Season 225

Which 20th-century poet, associated with Greek modernism and the Aegean landscape, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979 for work praised for its lyrical clarity and celebration of freedom and light?
He is best known for "The Axion Esti," a poetic blend of liturgy and national identity.

Which country was the first of Spain’s American colonies to declare independence, doing so in 1811, and later became central to Simón Bolívar’s efforts to create a united Latin America under the short-lived state of Gran Colombia?

Which actress, discovered at a soda fountain in the 1930s, rose to stardom through roles in films like The Postman Always Rings Twice and Imitation of Life, and became one of Hollywood’s defining film noir icons.
Her off-screen life made headlines after her daughter fatally stabbed gangster Johnny Stompanato?

Which Latin phrase, meaning "blank slate," is used in philosophy to describe the idea that individuals are born without innate knowledge, and that all knowledge comes from experience and perception, a concept famously associated with John Locke?

Which American frontiersman and congressman from Tennessee, remembered for his rugged independence and fictionalized folklore persona, died in 1836 while fighting in defense of a Texas mission compound under siege by Mexican forces?

Which AI research company, founded in 2021 by former OpenAI employees, developed the Claude family of language models and has emphasized safety and constitutional AI in its approach to artificial intelligence development?

Which French-Cuban author is best known for her published diaries spanning several decades of the 20th century, which candidly explored themes of art, sexuality, and personal freedom?
A muse to figures like Henry Miller, she is now celebrated as a pioneering voice in feminist and experimental literature.

Which American writer and filmmaker, known for her sharp wit and romantic comedies, earned acclaim for screenplays like When Harry Met Sally... and Sleepless in Seattle?
Her work often explored modern relationships and female perspectives, and she was also a best-selling essayist and columnist.

Which politician, known for leading a social-democratic party with nationalist leanings, has served multiple terms as Prime Minister of Slovakia since the country's independence in 1993?
His tenure has been marked by both populist policies and controversy, including criticism over press freedom and judicial independence.

Which Italian football club, affectionately nicknamed La Viola for its distinctive purple kits, has won multiple Coppa Italia titles since its founding in 1926?
It plays its home matches at the Stadio Artemio Franchi and has a passionate fanbase steeped in Tuscan pride.

Which optical toy, invented in the early 19th century by Scottish scientist David Brewster, creates shifting symmetrical patterns through the reflection of colored objects in mirrors?
Its name is derived from Greek roots meaning “beautiful form watcher,” and it remains both a scientific teaching tool and a source of artistic inspiration.

What is the informal term for a purportedly sensitive area located on the anterior wall of the human vagina, named after a German gynecologist who studied it in the 1950s?
Though its existence remains debated in scientific circles, it is frequently discussed in contexts of sexual health and pleasure.

Which Japanese city, once the imperial capital for over a millennium, is renowned for its preserved temples, traditional wooden houses, and seasonal cherry blossoms?
Known for its cultural heritage, it also lent its name to a major 1997 international protocol addressing climate change.

Which Spanish general ruled the country as a dictator from the end of the Spanish Civil War in 1939 until his death in 1975?
His authoritarian regime shaped Spanish politics for nearly four decades.
He remained head of state until the monarchy was restored.