Brush Up

It’s 1860 in the US and war breaks out between Northern and Southern States that cannot see eye to eye on issues like slavery and the economy, but years of intense strategic combat end in a Union victory. Curious what the anaconda plan has to do with the war? Brush up to find out! #quickhistory #history

From steam to electric to gas and back again, the history of the automobile dates back to the 18th century and plays a huge part in the modern industrial revolution. Want to know who ran into a brick wall? Brush up to find out! #quickhistory #history

It’s the early 19th century when Simón Bolívar helps northern South America gain independence, but after many attempts his Pan-American vision fails. Wondering how many countries Bolívar tried to rule over? Brush up to find out! #quickhistory #history

It’s during the second half of the 18th century that Great Britain loses its grip over its North American colonies, who fight for their independence and declare themselves the United States of America. Want to know what caused more deaths than any of the fights? Brush up to find out! #quickhistory #history

It’s the late 18th century in France and King Louis XVI is so out of touch with his people that the revolutionary spirit boils over, ending the absolute monarchy but leading to a decade of terror. Want to know what a tennis court has to do with all this? Brush up to find out! #quickhistory #history

It’s the turn of the 15th century when Christopher Columbus takes a trip West and discovers, not Asia, but a whole new continent, opening up an era of exploration and colonization. Wondering why it’s called America? Brush up to find out! #quickhistory #history

It’s the 1960s in the midst of the cold war when the US and the USSR start racing to conquer space, quickly competing to land on the moon, which the US achieves before the end of the decade. Want to know what sport has been played on the moon? Brush up to find out! #quickhistory #history

History has taken up a lot of time already so Brush Up gives you the rundown on what stands out. The past doesn’t need to be daunting. History enthusiasts, Judy Riviere and Roberto Lopez, serve you the big picture with a sprinkle of fun facts. Fearing history is a thing of the past. On Brush Up, history is fun, digestible and very much alive.