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1150 AD – 1858 AD

Today's historical journey sweeps from ancient earthworks to the launchpads of the space age, challenging you to recognize the boldest endeavors of human history.

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Round 1 · 1173 AD
Casual
Construction of the Leaning Tower
Construction of this freestanding bell tower began during a period of military success and prosperity, but it began to visibly sink almost immediately due to a flawed foundation.
Round 2 · 1500 AD
Expert
Cabral's Fleet Lands in Brazil
Seeking a route to India, Pedro Álvares Cabral's fleet swung far west into the Atlantic Ocean, accidentally becoming the first recorded European expedition to reach the Brazilian coast.
Round 3 · 1858 AD
Expert
Landing the Transatlantic Telegraph Cable
Queen Victoria sent the first official message to President James Buchanan, though the fragile electrical signal was so weak it took sixteen hours to transmit just ninety-eight words.
Round 4 · 1150 AD
Expert
Mississippian Metropolis of Cahokia
At its peak, this sprawling Native American metropolis was larger than London, centered around a massive hundred-foot-tall earthwork known today as Monks Mound that dominated the floodplain.
Round 5 · 1536 AD
Legendary
Pedro de Mendoza Founds Buenos Aires
The initial Spanish settlement on the muddy banks of the massive estuary was eventually abandoned due to starvation and fierce indigenous attacks before being permanently refounded decades later.