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How Much Do You Know About the Ottoman Empire?
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Are you a true history buff who loves nothing more than the fun facts of the past? Put your knowledge of the Ottoman Empire to the test with this quiz!
Can You Match the Famous Piece of Art to Its Movement?
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For artists and art historians, there's one thing to know: Art is in a constant state of flux as movements come and go. See how well you know these movements across time by taking this quiz.
Can You Guess the Measurements of These Common Items?
Everyone has had contact with at least one of these common objects in their lifetime, but not everyone can guess their size or weight. Take our quiz to see if you can guess the measurements of these familiar objects!
How Well Do You Know European History?
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Before the New World, there was the Old World -- the world of kings and queens and wars and plagues. For centuries, Europe has been at the center of humankind's cultural progress (and sometimes regression). What do you know about European history?
Where Is This City?
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Metropolis! Cities are at the core of civilization, a word that itself refers to dwelling in cities. How well do you know the cities of the world? Let's see if you are a geographical master!
Murder! Money! Power! Art! Meet the Medici Family
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This wealthy banking dynasty of Florence rubbed shoulders with Michelangelo, Botticelli and Galileo. How did they get so wealthy and powerful? And how did they lose it all?
How Skyscrapers Work
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People build skyscrapers primarily because they are convenient -- you can create a lot of real estate out of a relatively small ground area. They're also awe-inspiring. Skyscrapers capture our imagination -- how high can we build them? Learn about the architecture and design of these monumental buildings.
Can You Identify the Architectural Styles of These Famous American Buildings?
America went from mud pueblos and Colonial homes to Googie buildings and blobitecture in less than 250 years. Look at these famous American buildings and see if you can identify the architectural style.
Ultimate Guide to the Latium Wine Region
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The Latium wine region is among Italy's best. Learn all about the Latium wine region at HowStuffWorks.
African King Mansa Musa Was Even Richer Than Jeff Bezos, Some Say
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In the 1300s, Mali's Mansa Musa set out for Mecca with an entourage of 60,000 people and thousands of pounds of gold. What would that gold be worth today?