Culture

Easy entertainments that can become life-or-death?

History

A placeholder surname waiting for revelation?

Literature

Europe's favourite Oriental heroine?

Literature

First great Greek and Roman?

History

Tribute to the Oracle for coming of age?

Literature

Central concept bookends the poem?

Arts

Painting that focuses on the secondary characters?

Origins

Julius Caesar thought flowers bring good augury?

Origins

Diplomatic gladiators in a coxwain's cabin?

History

Zen master's painting category for oneness of universe?

Literature

Curly hairs that conquered sleep?

History

The three lion thrones of 15th century India?