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"Lampoon: A Whimsical Journey Through History and Satire" Step right up and witness the daring spectacle of a man riding on a steam rocket, defying gravity with each exhilarating leap into the unknown. This is just one of the many outrageous scenes that unfold in the world of lampoon. In "The Vindication of Christmas, 1653, " a woodcut and letterpress masterpiece transports us to an era when festivities were suppressed but not forgotten. The lampoon captures the spirit of rebellion against those who sought to extinguish joy. Behold Paul Kruger, State President of Transvaal transformed into an ogre. With biting wit and artistic flair, this lampoon exposes political figures as grotesque creatures lurking in positions of power. At the Cafe de Levante in Madrid, laughter echoes through the air as patrons indulge in a public reading, and are shared like secrets, poking fun at societal norms while providing much-needed comic relief. A comic postcard by Lance Thackeray depicts passive resistance with clever humor. It reminds us that even in times of struggle, satire can be a powerful weapon against oppression. Timothy Michael Healey emerges as an Irish Nationalist Politician whose actions become fodder for lampoons. These satirical depictions serve as reminders that no one is immune to scrutiny or jest. Enter the realm of royalty where The Empress Dowager Cixi reigns supreme. Through lampoons, her grandeur is stripped away to reveal flaws and vulnerabilities hidden beneath her regal facade. As World War I rages on, fathers return home from battle only to face questions from their innocent children - "What did you do in the Great War?" Lampoons capture both heartache and absurdity amidst this global conflict's chaos. Amidst war-torn landscapes during Country House Season 1915 by Charles Robinson, WW1 becomes fertile ground for satire.