Last Stands
After Harold's death, his Housecarls took positions around his body and fought until they were wiped out in this battle.
Battle of Hastings
The Arc De Triomphe was built during his reign.
Napoleon Bonaparte
What was the costliest siege in history?
Siege of Leningrad
What was the private detective agency that ended the Homestead Strike?
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Leonardo da Vinci
This siege lasted exactly 55 days before a relief force organized by 8 nations secured a critical victory in the Boxer Rebellion.
Siege of Peking
Known to be the greatest swordsman in history, he retired to become an acclaimed ink painter and writer.
Miyamoto Musashi
What was the longest battle in history?
Battle of Verdun
Is slavery illegal in the United States?
No
As they rose to prominence, the Romans attempted to eliminate these two civilization's arts.
Etruscan and Greek art.
Standing around 72 men, Hussein's followers fought and made their last stand against thousands of their enemies in this battle, famous in Muslim culture.
Battle of Karbala
His most significant achievement was his conquest of Muslim-ruled Valencia, later on serving as its ruler until his death in 1099.
El Cid
What was the bloodiest war in history?
The Kingdoms War
What year were the first women admitted into West Point?
1976
The Period of Persecution in early Christian art came after this previous Roman Emperor recognized Christianity.
Constantine the Great
For several days, the defenders of a small mission put up against multiple bombardments before a final assault put an end to this battle.
Battle of the Alamo
This individual joined with members of three Chiricahua Apache tribes: the Tchihende, The Tsokanende, and the Nedhi to carry out numerous raids against the Mexican and American militaries.
Geronimo
What was the longest hostile conflict in history?
Reconquista
When was the first African American elected as a state legislator in the US?
1836
Albrecht Dürer depicted this Roman hero at labor shooting the man-eating birds of the Stymphalian marshes
Hercules
Without supply and facing isolation from the main force, the defenders in this battle held for exactly 9 days before withdrawing.
Defense/Battle of Arnhem Bridge
The Second Triumvirate carried Octavius, Antony, and this other military leader who happened to be expelled in 33 BC.
Marcus Lepidus
What was the largest naval battle in history?
Battle of Salamis
Which country hosted the 1988 summer olympics.
South Korea
In the 1930s an exiled Leon Trotsky and his wife came to stay with these 2 married artists in Mexico.
Kahlo and Rivera