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The Oba in Benin was frequently associated with the spirit of what creature that he tamed and let roam in his palace to signify his dominance over the forest? He also donned armour with coral inlays that resembled the spots of this predator.
Which eponymous fashion label sells the Nano Tote Bag Charm that one can attach to any of its signature bags that bear the words "THE TOTE BAG" on it? This American designer was the creative director of Louis Vuitton until 2014.
Which nut, often paired with chocolate, is collected after its fruit (visual) ripens over the summer and can be easily pulled from the branches? Turkey produces over 50% of the world's supply.
Which zodiac sign does Singh depict in this work with the subtitle “Receptive”? It originates from the manner Hera chose to attack Hercules during the second labour.
DC's Fables universe features characters from various fairytales in a modernised setting. Which Fables character is a witch-hunting inquisitor, owing to his experience in dealing with witches from his childhood? He is renowned for his skill in picking up the trail of his homeland's enemies.
Which Fables character is usually depicted with a stiff, wooden expression on his face, despite having his wish of living like a normal human granted by a fairy?
Which 1965 film is one of the prime examples of a film shot on Ultra Panavision 70? Eager to portray the life of Christ on widescreen, the director travelled to Vatican City to get the Pope's advice for this star-studded epic with a superlative title.
Spirit Tunnels, the now-viral segment of a talk show where attendees are serenaded by backroom staff with cheer songs, originated as a way to lift the spirits of the host of an eponymous daytime talk show. Which EGOT winner is this, who first rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on American Idol?
The meteoric rise of Labubu has prompted several fashion brands to release their own bag charms. Which luxury fashion house sells the Thomas Bear Charm in a selection of check patterns that are found on its trench coats and scarves? They also sell variants specifically for their "Knight" bag, which is named in tribute to their logo.
Which high fashion brand sells a series of bag charms modelled after its greatest hits, ranging from miniskirts to ballet flats? The brand was started as a playful line by a famous Italian fashion house and took on its founder's nickname.
This work by Max Ernst is an oil-painting portrayal of which compassionate subject in Christian art, most famously captured in a 15th century work? The work depicts his father in a caregiving position, mirroring the original inspiration.
This is the colour wheel for a 1979 album by an English rock band, whose cover famously features an act of musical violence. Which album is this, whose title perhaps draws inspiration from a phrase used by the BBC World Service during World War II broadcasts?
This work by Bharti Kher, an interpretation of the feminine identity, is inspired by and titled after which 15th century artwork? It depicts a titular living element of the original artwork as a motionless fur muff, no longer being carefully cradled.
Which city in northeast France is the site of the Jackal's interception by the French Police while leaving Munich? Located near the trijunction of France, Germany, and Luxembourg, this city is the birthplace of the Carolingian dynasty, and home to branches of the Centre Pompidou and Georgia Tech.
Which city is the Jackal's home located in? Located about 100 km from Gibraltar, this ancient port city hosts a famous annual carnival that witnesses people painting their own faces as a substitute for masks.
Which king of Lydia is credited with issuing the first true gold coins with a standardised purity and established the world's first bimetallic monetary system in c. 550 BCE? This son of Alyattes became legendary in ancient and later cultures for his extraordinary riches.
Which nut starts as a drupe (visual) with a leathery, green covering that is harvested upon maturation and dried under the sun? It is then sent for being processed into "oil", "butter", or "milk".
Which 1956 film, a remake of the same film made by the director 33 years prior, is one of the prime examples of a film shot in VistaVision? Filmed on location in Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, it tells the story of the emancipation of a people and their subsequent exodus.
Recent widescreen films such as The Brutalist and Sinners have sparked a renewed interest in the format. Which 1959 film is one of the prime examples of a film shot on MGM Camera 65, a sibling of Ultra Panavision 70? Named after its titular character, the climactic chariot race of the film was shot on an 18-acre set modelled after a historic Jerusalem circus.
Pakoti Rouru is an initiation into manhood where a boy’s hair, which has been allowed to grow since birth, is ceremonially cut. Which island country, a dependency of New Zealand, is this tradition practised in? Its southern group was named Hervey Islands in the 1770s but took on its current name from the 1820s.
The solidus emerged as a revolutionary monetary innovation in 312 CE after which emperor reintroduced it as part of economic reforms designed to stabilise the Roman economy after centuries of using the aureus? He famously shifted his capital to respond more effectively to barbarian incursions.
Which quiet luxury giant sells leather bag charms featuring its signature Intrecciato pattern - braiding thin strips of leather over one another? It was founded in Vicenza, despite the name alluding to the craftsmanship of a neighbouring city.
Identify the 2008 Hindi movie from its partially listed background score:
- Emperor's First War
- Marriage is Finalised
- Maham Anga's Theme
- Sujamal's Death
- The Final Battle
What name (6) was given to the cheapest gallery in vaudeville theatres because the hecklers seated there often bought a certain snack to toss at the performers? The term was later adopted by the show Howdy Dowdy for their kids gallery, which inspired the title of a popular comic strip.