On July 29, four days into the International History Olympiad, the Pop Music History Bee occurred. While many events of the International History Olympiad have been primarily focused on aspects of military history, social history, etc., the Pop Music History Bee focuses on a different area of history: cultural. This form of culture is not what one typically considers “history”, but the music of a culture often has a [Read More]
The unrelenting Jersey sun inaugurated another sweltering day at the Westin Princeton. Within its grand venues and snaking halls, safely ensconced in a cocoon of frigid air, nine teenagers sat at a metallic table, phones drawn, Duel of the Fates softly obscuring the hum of the aggressive AC in the background. With bated breath, they... continued to await the beginning of proceedings as a delay dragged on for five, [Read More]
The museum of Modern art mostly known as MOMA is by far one of the greatest art museums in the world, for it keeps masterpieces such as the stared night by Vincent Vangoh and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon by Picazzo. MOMA is certainly a full experience, from its multiple hallways to the big glass windows everything is filled with amazing art that features sculpture, paintings in every single technique you [Read More]
The Family Quiz was one of the more relaxing events of the Olympiad, with none of the nerve-wracking silence of the exams, or the extensive preparation needed for buzzer based events. The Family Quiz was a way for parents to be more involved in the Olympiad. Rather than just watching their children and being frustrated at their mistakes, parents got the chance to take part in a competition of their own, which [Read More]
The Ancient History Bee was taken on July 26th. The bee, as its name suggests, was in Ancient history. Questions included everything from the Romans to the Incas of South America. Taylor Chen was the champion, and the renowned Satvik Jain was runner up. Quentin Cunningham was third place. Photo: Sriram Susarla, Texas, Middle School Jiwan Ryu Elementary, Massachusetts
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