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Map of the European Colonization of North America, 1492–1750 - Voyages, Claims, Settlements & Imperial Rivalries
European colonization in North America developed gradually between the late 15th century and the mid-18th century, beginning with maritime exploration...
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Mushroom Clouds over Hiroshima & Nagasaki, 1945
A composite photograph showing the two mushroom clouds over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima (left) and Nagasaki after each was struck by a nuclear bomb delivered by the US Air Force at the end of the...
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Devastation of Nagasaki, 1945.
A photograph showing the destruction of the Japanese city of Nagasaki after the US Air Force dropped a plutonium bomb on the city on 9 August 1945 at the close of the Second World War.
Imperial War Museums
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Map of the Spanish Armada, 1588 - Route, Battles & Retreat around Britain and Ireland
The Spanish Armada of 1588 was the naval component of Philip II of Spain's planned invasion of England during the Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604). The conflict developed from...
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Medals From Almourol Castle
Medals from Almourol Castle, photograph by Filipa Oliveira, Almourol Templar Interpretation Center, August 2026. These three identical medals were uncovered during archeological excavations at the castle and are related...
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Almourol Castle, 3D Model
A 3D model highlighting the main features of Almourol Castle, photograph by Filipa Oliveira, Almourol, Portugal, August 2026.
This model of the fortress focuses exclusively on the castle, rather than the islet itself.
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Twelve Spices That Changed the World - Trade, Empire, and the Global Age of Spices, 1450–1650
Between c. 1450 and 1650, demand for spices and other high-value plant commodities became an important catalyst for European maritime expansion. Pepper, cinnamon, cloves...
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Korean War Armistice Agreement 1953
Korean War Armistice Agreement, 1953, photograph by F. Kazukaitis. US Navy, Panmunjom, 27 July, 1953. This is a photograph of the agreement that ended the fighting in the Korean War. Seated on the left is UN delegate...
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President Truman and General MacArthur at Wake Island
President Truman and General MacArthur at Wake Island, photograph by the US State Department, 15 October 1950. This is a photograph of US President Harry S. Truman (left) meeting with General Douglas...
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Tokyo Bomb Damage, March 1945
A photograph taken after the US bombing raid on Tokyo in March 1945 which caused a firestorm that killed over 87,000 people.
