Imperial Enthusiast Gifts

Men on horseback discussing war

The Emperor of China ventures into the Forbidden Suburbs.

"These aren’t the droids you’re looking for."

'The next piece contains sex, violence, and Homeric epithets.'

The signing of Ben Franklin's non-disclosure agreement.

When we met, you told me you make a lousy first impression. Well, guess what: You also make a lousy second impression. Actually, my only decent impression is Kirk Douglas. Wanna hear it?

Lenin, Anticipating His Arrival at Finland Station, Sees His Baggage Taken Off at Beloostrov.

Colonial Larrysburg.

"My paper is on Paul Revere's famous ride form the standpoint of media impact across select stages of the colonial decision-making process."

Victorian Royal Navy

'So, Vincent, who is your target market?'

Unknown moments in art history. Manet? This is Monet --- I got some of your mail again.

"When in the course of human events it becomes... Oh, blast it! Adams is just going to edit the heck out of this..."

"Efficiency tombs available"

Foreign Policy Puts Strain on Finances

'Mr. Whipple, what other qualifications do you have - apart from your quite excellent Donald Duck impression?'

"No taxation without representation!"

Benjamin Franklin

Anglo-Russian Trade Rivalry in China

Declaration of Independence. Legend has it that John Hancock signed his name extra large to annoy King George. The quill must have come from a mocking bird!

Getting to Know You

"Ok, let's sneak up on Mr. Canvas and see if we can make a good impression."

Homer

'To me! Let's party.'

Joseph Chamberlain Atempts to Drag Arthur Balfour down the Road to Protectionist Imperial Tariff

News of the Day - Dissolution - 'Will it Break? Will it not break?'

'Oh, he's just my son here for bring your kid to work day.'

'The Ben Franklin? What an honor! I see your 'Poor Richard's Almanack' in bathrooms all over the place!'

"I'll check the minutes of the last meeting, but I've got 'September Revolution' pencilled in."

Death of Fidel Castro

Man chooses head from cupboard.

'Okay, I'll be nice, but they'd better not stay long.'

Gladstone's message that the British people would not support Turkey against Russia in the Balkans

'It appears the empire really is declining and falling.'

"We're for calling it 'Hampton,' but they want to call it 'the Hamptons.' "