History

The superpower standoff from 1947 to 1991 — from the Berlin Wall to the Cuban Missile Crisis: how well do you know the Cold War?

Emperors, codices and sieges — a thousand years of Byzantine history for specialists.

Longships on misty seas, runes carved in stone, and gods feasting in the halls of Valhalla. How much do you know about the Vikings, the bold seafarers of the northern seas? Put your knowledge to the test with this 12-question quiz on raids, far-flung discoveries, and Norse mythology!

Welcome to the gates of the Eternal City! This quiz takes you through the world of Ancient Rome: the age of the Republic and the Empire, the most famous (and infamous) emperors, Julius Caesar, the Colosseum, the pantheon of gods, and the era's pivotal events. Let's see how well you know the realm of legions, senators, and gladiators!

Gods, philosophers and heroes — how much do you know about ancient Greek civilisation?

Test your knowledge of the world's most famous monarchs — from crowns and battlefields to royal palaces!

Explore the great artists, thinkers, and events of Europe's age of rebirth!

Test your knowledge of the world's great explorers and their voyages!

Test your knowledge of history's deadliest armed conflict, fought between 1939 and 1945.

Pharaohs, pyramids and hieroglyphs — how much do you know about the civilisation of ancient Egypt?

Wars, revolutions and technological leaps — test how much you know about the most turbulent century of modern history!

From Egypt to Rome — test your knowledge of humanity's great ancient cultures!