The Books Are Better
Name this book series that was the inspiration of a fantasy drama television series first aired in April 17th 2011, and the last episode concluded its 8-season run in May 19th 2019. At the time the series concluded, the book series was still incomplete which resulted in a very controversial end to this TV series.
A Song of Ice and Fire
In Greek mythology, this god is known as the god of wine, revelry, and fertility, and is often depicted with grapevines and a cup of wine. What is the name of this god?
Dionysus
This 2-time Grammy-winning musical group formed in 1996 in Agoura Hills, California, had three different names throughout their career. Their initial name was Xero. Their second name was also used as the name of their debut studio album. Their final name was inspired by a park in Agoura Hills. What is the name of the band?
Linkin Park
This civilization is known for its philosophers and democracy. It also made significant contributions in drama, science, and the Olympic Games. What is the name of this civilization?
Ancient Greece
This Malaysia Airlines flight vanished in 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, and its fate remains a mystery. What is the name of this missing flight?
Flight MH370
This novel was the first book in a thriller series about a Harvard University professor of religious iconology and symbology. However, the movie adaptation of this book was the second installment in a movie trilogy about the same character.
Angels & Demons
This elaborate maze was constructed by Daedalus to house the Minotaur, a creature that was half-man and half-bull. It was located on the island of Crete. What is the name of this structure?
The Labyrinth
This emo rock band was formed in 2001 and quickly rose to popularity with their second studio album released in 2004, which featured dark themes and anthems of rebellion and emotional expression. The band officially announced their break-up in 2013 before reuniting in 2019. What is the name of the band?
My Chemical Romance
This ancient civilization created one of the largest empires in history, known for its innovations in law, impressive engineering feats like aqueducts and roads, and monumental architecture like a huge architecture to be used for theatre, fights and executions.
Rome/Roman Empire
This area in the North Atlantic Ocean is notorious for mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft. What is the name of this area?
Bermuda Triangle
This book from a Swedish author had 2 movie adaptations, one as a Swedish film and the other is as a Hollywood movie starring Daniel Craig who plays a journalist hired to investigate the disappearance of a young woman from a wealthy family 40 years ago.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
This apocalyptic event marks the end of the world, during which many gods, including Odin and Thor, will die, and the world will be submerged in water before being reborn. What is the name of this event?
Ragnarök
This band, formed in the mid-90s, broke into the mainstream in the early 2000s with their hit album that mixed gothic rock and nu-metal elements. Their breakout single featured haunting female vocals and became a major hit. What is the name of the band?
Evanescence
This civilization is known for its long history of dynastic rule. Some of its significant inventions are paper, gunpowder, and the compass. What is the name of this civilization?
Ancient China
This unidentified serial killer was active in the Whitechapel district of London in 1888 and was known for targeting women. What is the name given to this unknown murderer?
Jack the Ripper
Name this first novel in a series of 7 books from a British author that had a movie adaptation in 2005. The movie told a story about 4 brothers and sisters evacuated from London in 1940 and found a door to a mystical land where they helped fight a war, and later became kings and queens of that land.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
In Norse mythology, this goddess is associated with love, beauty, and fertility. She rides a chariot pulled by cats and has a cloak made of falcon feathers. What is the name of this goddess?
Freyja
Known for their unique use of violin in their pop-punk sound, this band gained widespread popularity with their 2003 album. The band's name comes from a term they used in their youth, referring to receiving a warning in football. What is the name of this band?
Yellowcard
This Mesoamerican civilization was known for its advanced writing system, which was one of the most sophisticated in the pre-Columbian Americas. They developed a complex calendar system which tracked large spans of time, and built impressive stepped pyramids such as those at Chichén Itzá and Tikal.
Maya
This aviator disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world. What is the name of this famous pilot?
Amelia Earhart
This American series was an adaptation of a book with the same name from a British author that follows the ruthless and cunning rise to power of a politician in Washington, D.C., revealing the dark underbelly of politics.
House of Cards
This is the Egyptian underworld where the souls of the deceased journey after death. It is a realm filled with challenges and guarded by deities like Anubis. What is the name of this underworld?
The Duat
Formed in 1993, this band became famous with their breakthrough album "Infest," which featured a signature hit that became an anthem exploring themes of depression and frustration. The band's name was inspired by the lead singer's great-grandfather. What is the name of the band?
Papa Roach
This Mesoamerican civilization was known for its capital Tenochtitlán, which was built on an island in Lake Texcoco. They practiced human sacrifice as part of their religious rituals, and had a powerful military that expanded their empire across much of central Mexico.
Aztec Empire
This unidentified serial killer operated in Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s, taunting police and the media with cryptic letters, ciphers, and phone calls. Despite several suspects and ongoing investigations, the killer's identity has never been confirmed. What is the name given to this unknown person?
The Zodiac Killer