What was the family name of the dynasty that ruled Byzantium from 1081-1185 A.D.?

History Trivia / November 04, 2025

Komnenos. The Komemnos family, considered to have reversed the decline of the Byzantine Empire, included Alexios I, Anna, Manuel I and Andronicus I.

Which U.S. President died of cancer?

History Trivia / November 03, 2025

Ulysses S. Grant. Ulysses S. Grant died of cancer on July 23, 1885.

Which volcano erupted from January 18-21, 1951, causing over 3,000 deaths?

History Trivia / November 03, 2025

Mt. Lamington, Papua New Guinea. Mt. Lamington in the Northern Province of Papua New Guinea erupted in January 1951, destroying all who lived there.

What U.S. President's motto was "the buck stops here"?

History Trivia / November 02, 2025

Harry S. Truman's. The famous "The Buck Stops Here" sign on President Harry S. Truman's desk had "I'm From Missouri" painted on its back side.

Jerry Brown served as governor of which state?

History Trivia / November 02, 2025

California. Jerry Brown sought the Presidency in 1992, losing to Bill Clinton in the Democratic primary.

How many crew members survived the sinking of the U.S. submarine Tullibee in World War II?

History Trivia / November 01, 2025

One. Only Gunner's Mate C.W. Kuykendall survived the sinking of U.S. submarine Tullibee in World War II.