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How did 168 conquistadors take down the Incan empire?
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The Incan empire was erased from existence by fewer than 200 men, but how was this possible? Find out how the Incan empire was brought down.
Top 10 Game-changing Military Technologies
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These 10 technologies changed war and the course of history as we know it. Some of these battlefield innovations, like adding grooves to gun barrels, are surprisingly simple. So what else made our list?
What's Your World History IQ?
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The history of the world is full drama, romance, heroes and villains, but how well do you know it? Put your knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Can You Nominate Yourself for a Nobel Prize?
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Nobel prizes offer lots of prestige and big payouts. But how do you become eligible for one? And can you lobby for yourself?
Asian History Quiz
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Asia is a massive continent with countless cultures and histories going back thousands of years. Put your Asian history knowledge to the test with this quiz!
How Much Do You Know About the History of Firearms?
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Firearms play a big role in American history, from the guns of Samuel to modern guns, but how well do you know them? Put your firearms history knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Test Your Knowledge of the Dark Ages
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Calling all Dark Ages trivia fanatics. It's time to jump into the way-back machine and travel to the Dark Ages for some trivia that is not for the faint of heart.
Test Your European History Knowledge
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You may know all about the history of Europe. There was the stone age, the copper age, the bronze age, the iron age which all led to the renaissance of modern Europe. The rest, as they say, is history! ...Or is it? Test your knowledge to find out!
Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles — sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse — at intended targets.
From Caesar to Brexit: The English History Quiz
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English history goes back just a lot bit further than that of the United States. How much do you know about the past of jolly old England? How far back does your knowledge of English history go? Take this quiz to find out!