Nobunaga once gave Hideoyoshi a tea kettle as a reward to capturing an enemy castle.
Who designed the steam engine that could be used anywhere, and subsequently allowed for the powering of trains and boats during the British Industrial Revolution?
The kings of the Ghana Empire resided in which city?
It is believed that as long as the ravens who live at the Tower of London stay on the grounds, the kingdom will endure.
Which of these Roman festivals is said to be the ancient origins for Valentine's Day?
Which English king began the construction of the Tower of London?
During the Medieval Period, which day of the 12 days of the Christmas season was known to hold the biggest parties and celebrations?
All seven emirates that make up the UAE (United Arab Emirates) formed the union on December 2nd 1971.
In West Africa, salt was literally worth its weight in gold.
The Wars of the Roses didn't get their name until 300 years after the skirmishes were over.
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