General History
The Magna Carta, sealed in 1215 by King John, is often considered a cornerstone of constitutional government in this country.
England
This residence at Number 10 on Downing Street is the official home of Britain’s Prime Minister.
10 Downing Street
“We found love in a _____.”
“hopeless place”
“Parasite” became the first non-English-language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards; it hails from this country.
South Korea
Famous for surrealist works featuring melting clocks, he painted The Persistence of Memory.
Salvador Dalí
Crowned in 800 AD, he became the first Holy Roman Emperor and united much of Western and Central Europe.
Charlemagne
Founded in 1849, this luxury department store in Knightsbridge is famous for its Food Halls and high-end shopping.
Harrods
“I _____ a girl, and I liked it.”
”kissed”
Known for his whimsical, symmetrical style, he directed The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Wes Anderson
Known for his gilded and decorative paintings such as The Kiss, this Austrian symbolist painter was a leader of the Vienna Secession.
Gustav Klimt
This last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt was romantically involved with both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
Cleopatra
Originally constructed for the Great Exhibition of 1851 and later relocated, this massive cast-iron structure in South London was destroyed by fire in 1936.
Crystal Palace
“Wake up __ _____.”
“Mr. West”
Starring Claire Foy and later Olivia Colman, this Netflix series chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Crown
This iconic Mexican painter, celebrated for her numerous self-portraits, was married to muralist Diego Rivera.
Frida Kahlo
In 1066, William the Conqueror famously defeated the English at this decisive battle, reshaping the monarchy.
Battle of Hastings
Occupying part of the South Bank of the River Thames, this complex includes the Royal Festival Hall and is one of the largest arts centers in the world.
Southbank Centre
”______ __ _____ money,introduced her to my stove.”
“Married to the”
He portrayed the charismatic advertising executive Don Draper in AMC’s Mad Men.
Jon Hamm
Edvard Munch’s most famous work depicts a figure clutching its face against a swirling orange sky.
The Scream
Nicknamed the “Father of History,” this ancient Greek historian wrote The Histories about the Greco-Persian Wars.
Herodotus
Completed in 2014 at 122 Leadenhall Street, this iconic London skyscraper is commonly nicknamed for its wedge-shaped profile.
Cheesegrater
“I ain’t happy, I’m feeling glad, I got sunshine in a _____.”
”plastic bag”
Released in 1991, this thriller is one of only three films ever to win the “Big Five” Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay.
The Silence of the Lambs
This American architect designed New York’s Guggenheim Museum, noted for its distinctive spiral form.
Frank Lloyd Wright