Underworld: Historical and Cultural References

The baseball player who hit 'the shot heard around the world'

The dodgers pitcher who threw the ball.

The New York ground where the game was played.

Bruegel painting which shows death conquering humankind.

Roman God of the Underworld.

Radioactive chemical element named after the above. Famous for chain reactions.

These jet bombers were built for Cold-war era deterrence missions.

Singer of Long Tall Sally.

This actor played the leading role in The Honeymooners.

These massive towers were built in California between 1921 and 1954 by Simon Rodia.

A work of Christian mysticism written in 14th century. It suggests the only way to know God is to stop considering any particular attributes he may have.

Nuclear crisis which went from October 16–28 in 1962.

Irreverant stand-up comedian whose stand-up angered establishment figures. Arrested for obscenity in 1961.

The magazine the Zapruder film was sold to for $150,000.

Truman Capote's legendary masquerade party. Attendees included some of the most cultural influential people of the 50s and 60s.

Painter of 'Arrangement in Grey and Black'