1 of 5 · Film
Who directed “Seven Samurai” (1954)?
- Richard Fleischer
- Akira Kurosawa
- Toshio Masuda
- Ishirō Honda
Answer
Akira Kurosawa. Read about it
Influential in world cinema, Seven Samurai is considered to be one of the greatest films ever made.
Night 18 · October 26, 2026
Insomnidle #18
The five questions from October 26, 2026, 2–4am. Tap Answer to see each one.
2 of 5 · Literature
Who wrote “Treasure Island”?
- Oscar Wilde
- Joseph Conrad
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Kenneth Grahame
Answer
Robert Louis Stevenson. Read about it
It was published as a book in 1883, but is set in the 18th century, and tells a story of "buccaneers and buried gold". It is considered a coming-of-age story, and is noted for its atmosphere, characters, and action.
3 of 5 · History
In what year did the Battle of Pharsalus take place?
- 48 BC
- 5
- 91 BC
- 32 BC
Answer
48 BC. Read about it
Julius Caesar and his allies formed up opposite the army of the Roman Republic under the command of Pompey.
4 of 5 · Engineering
Which river does the Pont Saint-Bénézet cross?
- Lot
- Tarn
- Ain
- Rhône
5 of 5 · Rivers
Into which body of water does the Tekhuri flow?
- Khobi
- Gega
- Rioni
- Black Sea