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Two large side wall panels, placed face to face, flank the apse mosaic; they bear the most famous mosaics, probably, of all Byzantine art. These are the processions presided over by the imperial couple, Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora.

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The Cassini probe remained in orbit around Saturn for 13 years, from 2004 to 2017, exploring the planet and its moons before its final disintegration.

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The scientific name for chives is Allium schoenoprasum. This aromatic herb is used to season a variety of dishes.

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Gabriel García Márquez's novel One Hundred Years of Solitude is set in the fictional village of Macondo, founded by the Buendía family in Colombia.

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The Battle of Castillon, which took place on July 17, 1453, put an end to the Hundred Years' War. It marked the decisive victory of the French over the English.

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Chamomile's current scientific name is Matricaria chamomilla. This plant is widely used for its medicinal and soothing properties.

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After a provocative operation known as the Gleiwitz incident, German troops invaded Poland on all fronts at 4:45 a.m. on September 1, 1939.

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The Turtle is the first military submarine to be used in battle. It was invented in 1775 by David Bushnell in Connecticut. It is the first submarine and also the first known marine vehicle to be propelled by a propeller.

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Suva is the capital of Fiji. It is located on the south-east coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Central Division of Fiji, of which it is the administrative center.

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Dionne Warwick's song Walk On By appears on her album Make Way for Dionne Warwick, released in 1964, a huge hit written by Bacharach and David.

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