Postcards from a Neutered Vampire

One hears much about the disadvantages of being a vampire. No doubt, it is a dangerous and often gory existence. On the other hand, being undead can be very exciting, filled with opportunities that the living just don't have. For example, a vampire with an un-life span of, say, 150 years, gets quite a bit of good solid travel time.

We here at Neutered Vampire Central are lucky enough to have had access to the travel album of one such long-term traveler, and include some postcards and snapshots herein. We didn't ask how he came to have these pictures - many were taken during daylight hours - 'cuz those just aren't the kinds of questions one asks, you know.

Precision will be rewarded. Partial credit will be given.

1. Who is this, and what country did she rule?

2. What war took place during her rule?

   

3. What is this and what city is it in?

4. What war featured a battle at this site and what year did that war end?

5. What is the name of the military commander who won the battle at this site?

   

6. What is this a picture of?

7. What famous American visited this location in 1906?

8. What was historically notable about that visit?

   

9. What is this church called and what city is it in?

10. What hangs in the steeple of this church?

11. Who wrote the poem memorializing this church's role in history, and what are the first two lines of that poem?

12. The buildings around this church have changed little since this picture was taken in 1900, but the church itself looks different today. What is different about it?

    

13. What is this a picture of?

14. Where is the photographer standing?

15. Draw (on the picture) three buildings that would be in the picture if it had been taken today.

    

16. What landmark is this?

17. Where is the photographer standing?

18. What event is pictured, and what year did it take place?

    

19. Who is getting married in this picture?

20. What year was the picture taken?

21. When did the couple divorce?

22. Where does their oldest son attend school?

23. What is the name of the groom's current romantic companion?

    

24. What is this building called and what city is it located in?

25. What year was this photo taken?

26. What currently stands on top of this building?

    

27. What is this cathedral's full name in English? What is it usually called (in Spanish)?

28. In what city is this cathedral located?

29. Who is the architect of this cathedral?

30. When was construction completed on this cathedral?

    

31. In what city is each of these castles located?

32. Who "lived" in each of these castles?

33. Each of these castles is surrounded by a region of the same name. What is this region called?

    

34. What is this and where is it located?

35. What 1990's movie featured a climactic action sequence at this landmark?

36. What more-cerebral 1990's dramatic film featured this landmark?

    

37. Where is this landmark located? Be specific.

38. What is the name of the nearest fine art gallery to this landmark?

    

39. What city is this building located in?

40. What movie took place in this building?

41. What was the building called in that film?

    

42. What is this building called and what city is it in?

43. Who was the architect of the building?

44. What is the name of the park that sits along the shoreline across the bridge from this building?

45. When were the Olympic Games held in the same city as this building, and who lit the Olympic flame to open those Olympic Games?

    

46. What is the earliest date on which this photo could have been taken?