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The trickster figure of Native American literature was first popularized by the American anthropologist Paul Radin (l. 1883-1959), who highlighted the cultural/mythological character developed by many Native American nations as a supernatural...

This gallery of photographs tells the dramatic story of the Second World War (1939-45). The selection aims to reflect the global nature of the conflict and reveal many of its different aspects, from major battles to the daily life of soldiers...

The Founding Fathers of the United States were the leaders of the American Revolution (c. 1765-1789), who led the push for American independence from Great Britain, founded the United States, and oversaw the implementation of the US Constitution...

Capturing in paint for all time the faces of particular people has been an endeavour of artists for millennia. In this gallery, we present in chronological sequence a series of 40 portraits, from antiquity to modern times, a sequence which...

Throughout history, societies and traditions have used numbered lists to categorize and structure key concepts, figures, and beliefs. These lists often serve as mnemonic devices, aiding in the transmission of cultural, religious, and political...

This gallery of maps highlights the diversity of the Roman Empire by exploring its administrative structure. Roman provinces were territories outside Italy governed and administered by the Empire. Established to manage the vast expanse of...

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was established in 1946, but the region has a history stretching back thousands of years. From the megalithic dolmens through the rise of cities, the reign of the Akkadian Empire, and on through the Kingdom...

Children in the ancient world are, generally speaking, underrepresented in art, literature, and archaeological evidence when compared with the larger population owing to their status as wards of adults who are often, though not always, the...

The causes of WWII (1939-45) were many and varied, but there was a chain of international crises in Europe, which finally degenerated into a conflict that ultimately spread to engulf most of the world. In this collection of resources, we...

The first female warrior attested to historically is Queen Ahhotep I of Egypt (l. c. 1570-1530 BCE) who put down a rebellion by the Hyksos when her son, Ahmose I, was campaigning against the Nubians. In literature, the first mention of women...