Henry here! Today the pages are going to see Sir William for another history lesson. This time it's about famous people from English and French history. Want to come along? 
Late on a Saturday night, I was on my way to the ER after a household mishap, and what did I see? A "Smoker Show" right there on the parking lot! My injury is not that severe; I can make a quick detour! The cars, however, may need more help than I do! 
As a young child, who spent a lot of time fishing with her dad, it never occurred to me to be afraid of our quarry. Now I know! 
What makes an empire great? In this case, the empires chosen are the top ten largest land areas in history. Can you identify the empire from the three clues given? 
In 1096 European Christians embarked on a plan of military conquest called the Crusades. Little did they know that two hundred years later they would still be fighting over the same piece of land! Let's see how it all began! 
Ahoy, matey! Avast ye and heave ho! Savvy?* 
Today we are off to investigate the ancient Norse tradition called Yuletide, brought to us by the letter Y. Come along with me! I think you will find some interesting information along the way! 
September 9, 2015, marked the day when Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning British monarch in history. It is fitting to look back on her Coronation Day in 1953, and reflect upon her incredible accomplishments. 
While making great sacrifices, many Americans have made amazing inventions that changed life forever and deserve to be on a "Best of the Best" list. Can you identify ten of them? 
During the Middle Ages it was common for monarchs to have their coronation on Christmas Day, as it was viewed as receiving God's validation of their rule, as well as strengthening their power of divine right. See if you can identify some of these rulers. 
Sometimes, just when it looks like a person's career is all over - well, it isn't after all! What do you know about these people who made famous political comebacks? 
Can you identify these famous couples by the pictures and clues? 
Can you identify these people who made the 2002 BBC "100 Greatest Britons" list? 
Today my grandson and I are making plans to see the Grand Canyon one day. We are looking at some travel brochures that were compiled in 2020. Would you like to join us? Come on! 
The Culper Ring is considered to have been the most effective intelligence-gathering group on either side during the Revolutionary War. Come spy with me!
After our lesson on manorialism, I thought it would be good to follow up with the different occupations that are needed on the manor to make it run smoothly. See if you can match the occupation with the description given! 
Can you identify the type of water body using the three clues given? The first clue given in each question is shown in the picture. Good luck! 
Throughout history, there has been a multitude of royal heads of state and their consorts. See if you can answer the questions about these famous husbands and wives from English history. 
My young grandson was so captivated by the antics of the emperor penguins at the zoo that he could barely tear himself away. What do you know about these amazing animals? 
Can you identify these great explorers? 
Henry back! As you may recall, I recently accompanied my lord, the Earl of Warwick, on a holy pilgrimage. Today, I am telling John, our master stonemason, about my favorite features of the Gothic cathedrals. 
This is definitely an event that should be placed on a car enthusiast's bucket list! Whether a participating or spectating, the "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run" is sure to please! 
Warwick Castle is all abuzz! We have been invited to the King's Christmas Court. Normally I am not very concerned with fashion, but it is my position to help where needed. None of us want to embarrass Earl Warwick! We need to be dressed to the nines! 
I am delighted to find that my small grandson enjoys these songs as much as I did when I was his age. Can you identify the animals? 
Lists abound today that feature the names of the "most beautiful women in the world". What about those women whose beauty is still a topic of discussion hundreds of years later? What do you know about these pretty women from history? 
Since ancient times, physicists have been in pursuit of the knowledge that will lead to greater understanding of how things work in the natural world. Can you identify the following physicists from the clues given? 
Let's see if you can identify the words from the information I have provided. They all start and end with the same letter. Good luck! 
If it's fall in the US Midwest, you can bet that there will be fun farms opening all over the place. My grandson is particularly adept at knowing which ones are the most fun! Come along with us and see what he likes to do at the fun farm. 
My little grandson will eat almost anything that comes with cheese! Do you know someone like that? Here are some of the dishes they are sure to enjoy! (Note: some questions US-specific.) 
I've been around chickens all my life - but this quiz is in honor of my grandson's pet chicken, Tub - as in "tub of chicken"! No worries! There no chance that will happen to Tub! Let's see what you know about these charming birds! 
E-I-E-I-O! Can you answer these questions about the animals on Old MacDonald's farm? 
If Neanderthals were alive today and dressed in modern clothes, would they differ greatly from modern humans? 
Religion in ancient Egypt was closely associated with nature. Animals were chosen to not only represent different powers attributed to the gods, but their appearance as well. Can you recognize the sacred animals from the clues given? 
Beginning in the sixteenth century, the Scientific Revolution ushered in a new age that subsequently led to many discoveries. Can you identify these revolutionary scientists from the clues given? 
The cast of "Vikings", that has aired on the History Channel, has included the roles of two Anglo-Saxon kings as part of the story line. Let's assess the historicity of these individuals as presented on the show. 
Do you know someone who plays the drums? They will usually drum on anything - beating out the rhythms that are in their heads. Let's take a look at some real drums, though, and see if we can figure out which is which! 
My name is Peter. I am the cabin boy on Captain Bart's ship. The first thing you must do if you want to be a pirate is learn the lingo! Let's see what you know! 
"My mother had me tested"! Can you identify this character from a popular television show based on the answers to the first nine questions? 
In ancient Greece people attended plays that were classified as either tragedies, satyr plays, or comedies. This quiz will focus on comedies. 
Isn't it amazing that a people, who began as a small group of nomads, made one of the greatest contributions to our world today? 
Fishermen have been known to exaggerate a bit when talking about the size of their catch. Where I come from we call these stories "fish tales". Let's go fishing and see if we can find a story! 
