Medieval knights were expected to adhere to the code of chivalry, which was a combination of qualities, such as honor, courage, justice, and courtesy. Do these men deserve to be the best of the best?
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?
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?
Runic inscriptions suggest that a Viking was originally a person who traveled abroad to find wealth and adventure before returning home. Can you correctly match these Vikings with their accomplishments?
Throughout the ages there have been many great warriors who distinguished themselves on the field of battle and consequently shaped history. The following warriors had in them the stuff of which legends are made.
Although these Spanish soldiers may be best known for conquering areas of the New World, it must be remembered that their activities soon also led to exploration and colonization.
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?
Hello! I am a member of a group of birders who plan to travel the world to add some species to our lifelist*. Please come along to some of the best places to watch birds in the world!
Isaac Newton wrote, "If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants". Some believe the comment was an attack on an opponent. However, it may have been a statement of modesty. To which scientific giants might Newton have referred?
Throughout time there have been outstanding women who wrote "her story" rather than "his story". What do you know about these women who were known and respected throughout the ancient world?
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?
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?
Although one initially may think of Spanish soldiers when hearing the term "conquistador", the word is also used in the Portuguese language to mean "conqueror".
Philosophy is defined as the "study of general and fundamental problems", and has been divided into many different areas of inquiry. What do you know about the ancient Greek "lovers of wisdom" who made the first contributions to the field of philosophy?
Throughout history, women have made important contributions in the field of science. See if you can answer these questions concerning the work of some very impressive female scientists.
Can you identify these people who made the 2002 BBC "100 Greatest Britons" list?
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