Which archipelago, split between Argentina and Chile, is the terminus of a metaphor used to refer to the Americas as a whole, with the other being Alaska? The capital city in the Argentinian province of this region, Ushuaia, is the terminus of the Pan-American Highway, stretching till Prudhoe Bay in Alaska.

Red from Angry Birds represents the "northern" variety of which passerine songbird? (8) The species can be found in all directions in the southern regions of North America and shares its name with a clerical position.

In Chinese mythology, Fusang refers to a legendary tree of life and an island in the Far East. It is believed to be what deciduous tree that plays a vital role in silk production, traditional medicine, and papermaking?

"Kitty Explains" is a popular meme video series. What form of financial fraud is Bad Kitty committing here?

Often associated with the tree of life, the [blank] of Kashmar is worshipped in Zoroastrianism. It is regarded to be what coniferous tree that the Greeks noticed grew in abundance on a Mediterranean island?

The invasion of Europe by which ruler is the subject of the final chapter of Civilisations, where Binet inverts the course of colonisation? This son of Huayna Capac is considered the last effective ruler of an empire, although it only officially fell apart in 1572.

This spoon is used to handle what confection that first became popular in the 17th century French royal court? These ornate silver spoons have had good good designs developed by companies such as Tiffany & Co.

Which work is depicted as abandoned here? The tempera painting, which usually depicts six female and two male figures (along with a winged humanoid), is here notably missing Zephyrus, the namesake of this league.

Which 2008 Bollywood film that sees the protagonist navigating a crime syndicate in Australia has been blanked out from this Letterboxd list? The addition of an extra "n" in the film's title was in accordance with a numerologist, with the movie being well-remembered for its rap music sequence.

Which Japanese electronics company, originally founded in 1918 as Matsushita Electric, is known today for its diverse range of consumer electronics? It was one of the 3 main Japanese sponsors of the 2020 Olympic Games along with Toyota and Bridgestone.

Which work is depicted as abandoned here? Although the portrait is missing the two figures of the creator and the muse, the latter's likeness can be seen on the canvas, retaining the work's metatextual themes.

After realising he has bested Gilfoyle, Dinesh offers to buy him dinner at his favourite kind of restaurant, a "_______ _____" (7,5). What pun (7,5) does he make? It modifies a type of eatery, where one might order a rib-eye medium rare, to indicate it has flaws.

Many Mesoamerican cultures worshipped a central world tree. It was represented as what tropical tree whose seed pods produce a type of fibre with a Malay-origin name? It is also known as Java cotton or silk-cotton.

Gaultier's Spring 2013 line paid tribute to several 80s pop icons. Which 80s style icon did Joan Smalls portray? Known for her sleek silhouette and smooth vocals, die-hard fans confess that they have "no ordinary love" for this genre-blending singer.

What kind of illegal activity is Kitty engaging in here?

Bomb from Angry Birds represents which aquatic diving bird? (4) Notably appearing on a one-dollar currency coin, this species' name is synonymous for a word used for a silly or crazy person.

Famous artworks are often reimagined as "abandoned" paintings by modern artists, where they remove all human figures from the paintings. Which work is depicted as abandoned here? Often described as the first revolutionary painting of the modern era, this version has removed almost thirty figures, which includes the aggressors as well as the lifeless.

Which 80s style icon did Karlie Kloss portray? A true chameleon, this singer is known for his flamboyant outfits that effortlessly "club" together elements from different "cultures".

Which statesman had the following canting arms following his succession to chancellorship? Depicting North African figures in heraldry was a common practice in Europe but was especially appropriate for this philosopher known for creating an ideal world.

Which TV show named for a year is a mystery-thriller set aboard a ship of immigrants en route from Europe to New York that discovers an adrift ghost ship on its journey? In real life, the outbreak of the Second Boer War in the same year would have displaced many such immigrants from South Africa looking for a better life.

Dinesh asks a bunch of coders if they were talking about Toy Story because Gilfoyle's favourite character is "____ _________" (4,9). What pun (4,9) does he make? It alters the name of a central character to include a term (in plural) for a common coding defect.

Dinesh tells a bunch of coders that if they need blood, they shouldn't ask Gilfoyle because his blood group is "____-_" (4-1). What pun (4-1) on a blood group does he make to highlight that Gilfoyle's code is riddled with minor errors?

Which explorer received the following canting arms following a return to Plymouth? The mottos on the coat of arms translate to "Great achievements from small beginnings", with the ferocious mythical creature highlighting the figure's great ambitions.

The assassination of which Nazi officer by Czechoslovakian special forces is the subject of Binet's HHhH? The title is a reference to the phrase "Himmlers Hirn heisst [blank]" ("Himmler's brain is called [blank]"), a quip about this "Man with the Iron Heart" in SS circles.