Who were the Ottomans?
The Ottomans were converts to Islam and decendants of Turkish speaking people from Central Asia. …
Who was the Mahatma Gandhi?
He was an Indian political and religious leader named Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi who was born …
Who was Kung Fu Tsu?
Back in ancient times, around 550-478 bc, there was a Chiense philosopher named Kung Fu …
When was the Alphabet invented?
It is believed that the parent alphabet dates back to 1700 bc and was derived …
Why did the Japenese attack Pearl Harbour?
Japan realised that their natural resources were dwindling but that their population was rapidly growing. …
Who is the longest reigning monarch?
The history of the longest reigning monarch at present was Queen Victoria’s reign for 63 …
Where did Princess Charlotte of Cambridge get her name from?
It is thought the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge may have chosen Charlotte as it …
Was Napoleon a short man?
History books would have you believe that Napoleon was indeed a short man, but he …
Why is Raglan Castle in Wales unusual?
What makes Raglan castle stand out from most castles is that it is made of …
Who was the first Prime Minister of Great Britain?
The first Prime Minister of Great Britain was Sir Robert Walpole and he was born …
Was Nylon really named after New York and London?
The fabric known as nylon was invented in 1935 by a chemist, known as Wallace …
What was an ammonite?
An ammonite was a creature of the sea and lived many millions of years ago …