Why Wow? Because history has a Wow factor. History is rich in fascinating and inspirational incidents and events. Stories of heroism, self-sacrifice, humor, arrogance, foolishness, victory against the odds, the cruel hand of fate, irony and nobility.

Historys got the lot. Since 2012, HistoryWows aim, using only the finest historical reference material, has been to bring you some of these fascinating and inspirational incidents and events, in a short, sharp format. A little bit of history every day. But not enough to overload your busy lifestyles. We hope you enjoy HistoryWow!

Tens of millions died as a result of the cataclysm that was the First World War.

Our groundbreaking research here argues that English medical incompetence was the cause of the horrific events of 1914 to 1918.

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When St Louis, Missouri held the 1904 Summer Olympic games, what were some of the more unusual events included?

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The Medici’s were a remarkable political dynasty, banking family and later royal house in Florence, Italy. Over 400 years, two Medici’s became queens of France and three became pope. In the words of Professor Niall Ferguson, however, ‘prior to the 1390s the Medici’s were Florence’s answer to the Sopranos and were a small-time clan notable more for low violence than for high finance.’ What was one example of their then low status in society?

Answer: In a 17-year period, no fewer than five Medici’s were sentence to death by the criminal courts for capital crimes.

Source: The Ascent of Money by Professor Niall Ferguson

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In what year during World War One was the German spiked Pickelhaube helmet replaced by the metal Stahlhelm, which offered better protection?

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What is the name of the country which achieved its formal independence in the Treaty of Lisbon of 1668?

Source: The Making of Modern Europe by Geoffrey Treasure

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The Papal Bull issued by Pope Boniface VIII (1230-1303) in 1299, excommunicating anyone who cut up a human body, so restricted the study of anatomy that it can be considered one of the most damaging decisions in the history of science. What do you think?

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655 – At the Battle of the Winwaed, in Briton, Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria.

1922 – Over 300 are massacred during a general strike in Guayaquil, Ecuadors second largest city.

1933 – Thailand holds its first election.

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Have you an intriguing, fascinating or inspirational history question and answer? Then, we'd love to hear from you. The best ones, ideally with the source provided, will be posted on either the History Question of the Day or History Question of the Week.

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A short, sharp hit of history in video format. Acclaimed Irish playwright and novelist Oscar Wilde was the toast of London society in the 1890s until things came decidedly unstuck through an association with a young British aristocrat, Lord Alfred Douglas, known as ‘Bosie’.

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Last weeks answer: Eoin O’Duffy (1892-1944)

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“The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.”

Vietnamese military commander. He helped build up the Vietnamese People’s Army with scant resources. With it he defeated two of the great powers, France and the United States, in the First Indochina War and Vietnam War respectively.

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