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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 Much Do You Know About the Seven Wonders of the World?
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The Seven Wonders of the World are legendary for capturing our hearts and imaginations. People travel all the way across the world to see one of the wonders, as though it were a pilgrimage. This quiz will take you there, without the expensive airfare.
Do You Know if These Landmarks Are in the North or the South?
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Before Americans decided to manifest their destiny and expand west, the entire country was divided between the North and the South. Can you look at these landmarks and tell us whether they're in the North or the South?
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!
Can You Identify These Landmarks That Were Made During the 1950s?
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The 1950s were a time of global transition, as much of Europe worked to rebuild after WWII while the U.S. took advantage of unprecedented economic prosperity. Take our quiz to see if you can name the most famous landmarks of this decade!
Ultimate Guide to the Lombardy Wine Region
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The Lombardy wine region is among Italy's best. Learn all about the Lombardy wine region at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify The Country From Three Images?
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You really have to know a combination of history and geography to ace this test. Are you ready to see how many countries you can identify from their landmarks?
Can You Name These Countries With Mostly Red Flags?
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Red for valor. Red for bravery. Red for life, for passion, for blood and for honor. Sometimes red is even for luck. Countries all around the world use red in their flags, so how many do you think you can identify? Run this quiz up the flagpole and see who salutes!
95% of People Can't Figure out these Flags and Their Corresponding Country. Can You?
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Flags are a symbolic way of identifying one country from another. They carry the history and successes of each country in color, pattern and symbols. How many of these flags can you figure out the country for?
Can You Guess These Spanish-Speaking Countries from Their Outlines?
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Hola to all of you Spanish-loving folks out there! There are 21 countries that have Spanish as the official language and lots of others that have many Spanish speakers. Think you can guess the country from its outline? No es dificil, try it!