That's Ancient History
Who is considered the "Father of History"?
Herodotus
Marco Polo set out from what country?
Italy
"καὶ σύ τέκνον" - You too, child
Julius Ceaser (attributed)
Faulty design led to the mid-air explosion of which Space Shuttle?
Challenger
What were the names of the two B-29 Superfortress bombers that dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945?
The Enola Gay and Bockscar.
What is the ancient Greek jar, usually used for holding wine, grain, or other goods, called?
An amphora
Leif Ericson is widely held to be one of the first Europeans to set foot on what continent?
North America
I am well done on this side, turn me over.
Saint Lawrence
What telegram was intercepted by the British and eventually led to the United States joining WWI?
The Zimmerman Telegram
Enrico Dandolo led Venice in which crusade?
The Fourth Crusade
This writing system originating on the island of Crete has yet to be deciphered.
Linear A
In what century was the Ottoman Empire at the height of its power?
16th-17th century
I'm bored with it all.
Winston Churchill
The explosion of what oil rig caused the largest oil spill in US History?
Deepwater Horizon
What is the name of the ship that picked up the survivors of the RMS Titanic's sinking?
RMS Carpathia
The Incan Empire utilized Khipu to communicate across its empire. What is it?
Messages conveyed by tying knots in string
What ancient city used to be in the spot where Mexico City now stands?
Tenochtitlan
Either that wallpaper goes—or I do.
Oscar Wilde
A baker's oven on Pudding Lane sparked what great fire?
The Great Fire of London in 1666.
Who is considered the creator of the Great Man Theory of history?
Thomas Carlyle
Where were the first universities founded?
Ancient India
The African nation of Mali was famous for trading in gold and what necessary seasoning?
Salt
The captain and crew of what German boat, when captured, did not destroy confidential documents and machines that helped the breaking of the Enigma Code?
Submarine U-110
What RAF fighter aircraft mounted the first air defense of the island of Malta? (Bonus points for the names of these aircraft, bonus bonus points for the number)
Gloster Sea Gladiator bi-planes, named Faith, Hope, and Charity
Actually, 6 aircraft, with only three operational at any one time