On July 25th, the first day of the IHO, the infamous and dreaded Battery Exam was taken. The Exam was a mandatory part of the Olympiad, necessary in order to determine the overall winner of the Olympiad. The Exam consisted of 400 multiple-choice questions, which were divided into 4 sections, each with 100 questions. Students had 30 minutes to finish each section. Each section was on a different part [Read More]
As the second event of the second day of the International History Olympiad, the Blitz certainly occurred with a flash. The word ‘blitz’ is the German word for lightning, something that can also be used to describe this exciting event. The event itself consisted of four sections, consisting of two blocks of study time, a multiple choice exam, and a buzzer round. However, there’s an important twist that gives [Read More]
The colors soared high In so many hues Soaked in hopes Of rising stars Here, to chase a Blitz of clues and honor history, the birth of man To win the gold or snag a bronze Arriving from near, and afar From the seat of Mesopotamia, Iraq to nearby Princeton draped in ivy, topped with laurels that once a Madden inherited And carries on today With pride and honor [Read More]
On July 25, 2022 the Opening Ceremonies for the fourth International History Olympiad commenced, bringing together people from twenty-eight states, fifteen countries, and the territory of Puerto Rico. The ceremony began with a procession of flags, starting with the United States and New Jersey flags, and then proceeding in alphabetical order. As the competitor carrying the flag of Alabama, I was the first state to begin the procession. It is difficult to express the [Read More]
The night before the Olympiad Stuck in the room with mom and dad Can’t wait to see what tomorrow holds Boy, am I excited to see the golds! Can’t wait for this dark to pass And see the light of the excited mass Sahil Elementary Division, Maryland
Registration for the 2022 International History Olympiad in New York City and Princeton, NJ has now reopened! Please see the link on the menu bar to register. Payment is not required at the time of registration; an invoice will be sent upon the registration coming through to us. While registration will run through next June 25, space permitting, we are encouraging early registrations to assist us with our planning. [Read More]