Across
- 3. The 19th-century unification movement in Italy, catalysed by figures like Garibaldi and the Expedition of the Thousand.
- 4. First name of the musician whose song catalog earned him the nickname 'The Boss.'
- 8. Welsh actor known for his role as Q in 17 James Bond films, including *Goldfinger* and *GoldenEye.*
- 14. Horse race originating in medieval Italy, where rival *contrade* compete fiercely, particularly in Siena.
- 15. In *The Sword in the Stone*, Merlin transforms into a goat to protect Arthur, contrasting with Madam Mim’s tricks.
- 19. In this Disney movie, the snake Sir Hiss is hypnotised to extract the location of King Richard's gold.
- 22. Roman name for York, a key garrison city during Constantine’s rise to power, named after the wild boar (*Ebor*).
- 23. Place where Tom and Lyds got married.
- 25. A beer brewed by Brew York featuring the *Ailuropoda melanoleuca* (giant panda) as its mascot.
- 29. Biblical artifact Indiana Jones seeks, tied to divine wrath and historical mystery.
- 31. Soft cheese from northern Italy named for the tired cows (*stracca*) producing milk after alpine descents.
- 36. Advanced software that integrates spatial data to model historical settlement patterns and analyse archaeological digs.
- 37. Rugged valley in Yorkshire famous for its isolated stone barns and a long tradition of lead mining.
- 38. Camila's favourite movie, where a queen’s powers embody themes of emotional repression and reconciliation.
- 39. Baroque composer from Venice who worked with orphaned girls and transformed concerto form with *The Four Seasons*.
- 40. Central Asian country with UNESCO-listed Sarazm, showcasing pre-Zoroastrian archaeological significance.
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- 1. York landmark and site of a tragic 12th-century massacre, initially constructed as a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification.
- 2. Sparkling wine from Veneto, historically considered a peasant’s drink until the 20th century’s export boom.
- 5. What is the name of my favorite cousin in the whole wide world?
- 6. First name of the archaeologist who recovers the golden idol from a temple filled with booby traps.
- 7. European period marked by the rediscovery of classical texts, the rise of humanist thought, and the pioneering techniques of linear perspective in art.
- 9. Beer brewed by Brew York, represented by the giant panda (*Ailuropoda melanoleuca*), known for its smooth finish.
- 10. Game played by James Bond, prominently featured in *Casino Royale.*
- 11. Brits are?
- 12. A maritime republic that dominated Mediterranean trade and played a pivotal role in the Fourth Crusade's diversion to Constantinople.
- 13. English tree often associated with femininity and used in symbolic literature.
- 16. Known as the Eternal City, its foundation myth involves twins suckled by a she-wolf near the Palatine Hill.
- 17. The subterranean site in India explored by Indiana Jones, featuring a cult performing human sacrifices.
- 18. Venetian island famed for glassmaking, with techniques kept secret under penalty of death in the Renaissance.
- 20. A period of duty at sea lasting two hours, shorter than the usual four.
- 21. A game Cecilia, Steph, Marco, and Gerardo love to play, blending abstract art and creative storytelling.
- 24. Surname of Adrian Dunbar’s character in *Line of Duty.*
- 26. Valley in Yorkshire known for its monastic cheese-making heritage and its connections to medieval Cistercians.
- 27. A potterist in development originally from the famous Motown.
- 28. Arthur’s disdainful foster brother, whose arrogance contrasts sharply with Arthur’s humility in *The Sword in the Stone.*
- 30. England's tree, a national emblem of strength, mentioned in Shakespearean plays.
- 32. Veneto dish made from cornmeal, a staple food often paired with game or seafood.
- 33. Initials of the phrase Marco and Steph use to describe something Sofia would say in a discounting situation (e.g., when a pet licks a fork or knife humans would use).
- 34. Country home to the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, where Islamic and pre-Islamic cultures converge.
- 35. Venetian town known for its handcrafted grappa and Palladian-designed Ponte degli Alpini.