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Expressionist Norwegian painter. Famous for 'The Scream'
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Edvard Munch
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Florentine renaissance painter. Famous for 'The Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera.' Patronized by the Medici
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Sandro Botticelli
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American painter who specialized in realism. Famous for 'Christina's World'
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Andrew Wyeth
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Spanish painter in sculptor who specialized in cubism. Famous for Guernica, The Old Guitarist, and Dove of Peace
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Pablo Picasso
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British military commander who defeated Napoleon. Eventually became British Prime Minister
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Arthur Wellesley
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British 20th century paleontologist. Famous for discovering the first Proconsul skull. Known for her work in Tanzania
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Mary Leakey
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Dutch baroque painter. Famous for 'The Night Watch' and 'The Storm on the Sea of Galilee
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Rembrandt
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German tennis star. Was ranked No. 1 for 377 weeks and married the man below
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Steffi Graf
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American tennis star. Won eight majors and married the woman above
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Andre Agassi
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British Naval officer. Helped stave off Napoleon during the Napoleonic wars.
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Horatio Nelson
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Roman emperor from 284 - 305. Created the Tetrarchy. Born in Croatia. Initiated the Great Persecution of Christians
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Diocletian
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Legendary king and folk hero. Associated with his magical sword, Excalibur, and advisor Merlin. Led a group of knights
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King Arthur
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Responsible for the Norman Conquest of England. Defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. Commissioned the Doomsday Book. Built the Tower of London
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William I
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German composer famous for 'The Ring Cycle,' where 'Ride of the Valkyries' is from, and 'The Flying Dutchman'
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Richard Wagner
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American Pilot who completed the first solo transatlantic flight on 'The Spirit of St. Louis' from New York to Paris in 33 hours
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Charles Lindbergh
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1960's Canadian-American folk artist. Known for her album 'Blue,' and her songs 'Both Sides, Now,' 'Big Yellow Taxi,' and 'Woodstock'
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Joni Mitchell
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Queen from 1542 to 1567. Cousin of Elizabeth I, who later executed her for treason. Abdicated to James VI, her son, who later became James I
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Mary Queen of Scots
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Russian composer. Conducted ballets such as 'Firebird,' 'The Rite of Spring,' and 'Petrushka'
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Igor Stravinsky
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Biggest Stadium in the UK. Home to the English National Football Team
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Wembley Stadium
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Charles Dickens character. Poor orphan who goes to London. Becomes a pickpocket.
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Oliver Twist
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Anglican Church in London. Site of 40 coronations. Holds 18+ bodies of British Monarchs
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Westminster Abbey
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Scottish Archipelago near Norway. Northernmost part of the UK. Associated with Vikings
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Shetlands
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Early 17th century English theatre associated with Shakespeare. Recently reopened.
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Globe Theatre
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Mythical castle and court. Represents an ideal kingdom. First appeared in 12th-century French romances
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Camelot
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Residency of the NYC mayor since 1942. Built in 1799. Located in the UES on 88th
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Gracie Mansion
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Plaza in London where its battle is commemorated. Home to a famous column which honors the efforts of one of its heroes
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Trafalgar Square
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Island Napoleon was exiled to
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Elba
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Thing
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Answer
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20th century book series about two amateur detectives: Frank and Joe. Often paired with Nancy Drew
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Hardy Boys
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South African/ British corp. that specializes in diamond mining. Sometimes referred to as a cartel
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De Beers
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Site where Napoleon was eventually defeated, marking the end of the Napoleonic wars
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Battle of Waterloo
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Colorful West African shirt, has an iconic 'V' pattern. Popularized by 20th century Black Panthers
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Dashiki
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Period of time ushered in following Napoleon's exile up until his final defeat. followed by the second restoration of King Louis XVIII
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Hundred Days
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Document agreed to by King John in 1215. Written by barons to protect against tyranny
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Magna Carta
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Comprised of the UK, Prussia, Austria, and Russia. Formed in 1815 to oppose Napoleon
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Seventh Coalition
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This Mexican plant is the base ingredient of tequila
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Blue Agave
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Mythical group of knights led by Lancelot and his son Galahad. Represented the medieval ideals of chivalry, equality, and unity
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Knights of the Roundtable
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Line of fighter jets used in WWII by the British. Designed by Supermarine
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Spitfire
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Means house in French
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Maison
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Cup Jesus Christ used at the Last Supper. In mythology, was pursued by a mythical group of knights. Said to have miraculous healing powers
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Holy Grail
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World's largest cosmetics company, based in France. Known for its hair color products. "Because I'm worth it''
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Loreal
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