Renaissance Art & Artists
This Italian painter’s The School of Athens, housed in the Vatican, depicts the greatest philosophers of ancient Greece, including Plato and Aristotle.
Who is Raphael?
This 12th-century emperor of the Holy Roman Empire sought to unify the German and Italian states and was known as the Iron Emperor.
Who is Frederick I Barbarossa?
This iconic actress, known for her role in Breakfast at Tiffany's, was also a dedicated humanitarian and married to actor Mel Ferrer.
Audrey Hepburn
This radio show, which began in 1937 and ran through the 1950s, was famous for its catchphrase, "The Shadow knows!"
What is The Shadow?
This singer, known for his hit Love Me Tender, became an international sensation in the 1950s and is still considered the "King of Rock and Roll."
Who is Elvis Presley?
This Flemish artist, known for his detailed oil paintings, created The Garden of Earthly Delights, a triptych that explores human sin and paradise.
Who is Hieronymus Bosch?
This medieval scholar and theologian, known for his work Summa Theologica, greatly influenced Western Christianity and philosophy.
Who is Thomas Aquinas?
Known as "The King of Hollywood," this actor starred in over 50 films, including Gone with the Wind and The Thin Man.
Who is Clark Gable?
This radio program, which debuted in 1938, is known for its dramatic presentation of The War of the Worlds, which caused panic when it was first broadcast.
What is Mercury Theatre on the Air?
This Motown group, led by Smokey Robinson, sang My Girl in 1964 and became one of the most successful acts of the 1960s.
Who are The Temptations?
This artist's The Last Supper and Vitruvian Man are iconic works that combine artistic mastery with scientific investigation into human anatomy.
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
This English king, who reigned from 1066 to 1087, is famous for his conquest of England, as well as for commissioning the Domesday Book.
Who is William the Conqueror?
This actor, beloved for his roles in The African Queen and The Maltese Falcon, won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1952.
Who is Humphrey Bogart?
This radio show, which aired from 1942 to 1950, starred Jack Benny and was one of the most popular variety shows in the United States.
What is The Jack Benny Program?
This 1960s folk singer, known for hits like Blowin' in the Wind, became a key figure in the civil rights movement.
Who is Bob Dylan?
This Venetian Renaissance artist is known for his vivid use of color and is famous for his Venus of Urbino.
Who is Titian?
This battle in 1415, during the Hundred Years' War, saw a decisive victory for the English, despite being outnumbered by the French.
What is the Battle of Agincourt?
This actress, famous for her role in Some Like It Hot, was also a major figure in 1950s Hollywood glamour.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
This long-running radio drama series, which started in 1932, became known for its tagline, “It’s a date!”
What is The Guiding Light?
This beloved doo-wop group, famous for Sh-Boom, became one of the most popular acts of the early 1950s.
Who are The Chords?
This Italian artist, considered one of the founders of the Mannerist style, painted The Madonna with the Long Neck.
Who is Parmigianino?
This medieval Islamic empire, founded by the Seljuks, ruled large parts of the Middle East and Anatolia, and famously fought in the First Crusade.
What is the Seljuk Empire?
This actor was known for his iconic "Method Acting" style and starred in films like A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront.
Who is Marlon Brando?
This radio comedy series, which ran from 1934 to 1950, starred George Burns and Gracie Allen as a married couple with zany antics.
What is The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show?
This 1950s rock ‘n’ roll star, known for songs like Tutti Frutti and Long Tall Sally, became a major influence on later generations of musicians.
Who is Little Richard?