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Map of the Trade in the Indian Ocean 15th-16th century
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Map of the Trade in the Indian Ocean 15th-16th century

This map illustrates the Indian Ocean trade (15th–16th centuries), a vast maritime network linking East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, facilitating the exchange of spices, textiles, metals, timber, and luxury goods...
Holy Roman Empire in the 13th century CE
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Holy Roman Empire in the 13th century CE

A map in German of central Europe during the time of the Hohenstaufen Emperors, primarily showing the territories of the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of Sicily. The map is a vectorised version of this map from Professor G. Droysens...
16th Century CE Flemish Book Printer
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16th Century CE Flemish Book Printer

An illustration of a Flemish printer's shop, Impressio Librorum. Made in Antwerp, 1580-1605 CE. (British Museum, London)
The Parthian Empire in the 2nd Century
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The Parthian Empire in the 2nd Century

The Parthian Kingdom (also known as Arsacid, by the name of its ruling dynasty) rose to prominence c. 247 BCE in the vacuum created by the collapse of the Seleucid Empire. In the centuries that followed, the Parthian Empire grew to encompass...
Spanish Conquest & Exploration in South America in the 16th Century
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Spanish Conquest & Exploration in South America in the 16th Century

A map illustrating Spain’s drive to expand its empire in South America following the occupation of the larger Caribbean islands by 1512. The promise of gold drove the Spaniards far and wide across the continent, from the Isthmus of Panama...
Anglo-Saxon Clothing, 6-9th century CE
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Anglo-Saxon Clothing, 6-9th century CE

An illustration of the typical clothing worn by Anglo-Saxons in medieval England, c. 500 - c. 1000 CE. ('Costumes of all Nations', 1882 CE)
Chinese Warring States, 3rd century BCE
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Chinese Warring States, 3rd century BCE

A map showing the principle state of the Warring States Period in China c. 260 BCE.
Map of Celtic Expansion - 6th-3rd century BCE
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Map of Celtic Expansion - 6th-3rd century BCE

A map showing the various campagins of Celtic tribes between the 6th and 3rd centuries BCE.
13th Century CE Roll of Arms
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13th Century CE Roll of Arms

The oldest known English roll of arms, dating to c. 1244 CE. It is a single sheet painted on both sides by Mathew Paris and showing 75 coats of arms starting with the king’s. (British Library, London)
Early Christian Pilgrimage (4th-5th Century)
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Early Christian Pilgrimage (4th-5th Century)

A map illustrating the establishment of the pilgrimage ('pilgrim' comes from the Latin word peregrinus - a stranger, someone on a journey) to holy places after Roman Emperor Constantine’s conversion to Christianity in 313 CE. The idea of...
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