Images

This is part of many elements of architectural ornaments found in Ashur. Parthian, 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. From Ashur (Assur), Northern Mesopotamia, in modern-day Iraq. (Museum of Archaeology, Istanbul, Turkey).

A re-enactment of a medieval joust. (7th Harcourt Park World Invitational Jousting Tournament, Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt)

An example of jousting armour as used in medieval tournaments. Commissioned by Emperor Maximilian I c. 1494 CE. (Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna)

A scene from an ivory casket showing a joust at a medieval tournament. 1325-1350 CE, 21x13 cm. (British Museum, London)

A 1570 CE engraving by Jean Perrissin of the tournament in Paris in 1559 CE where Henry II, king of France, was accidentally killed when a splinter from his opponent's lance pierced his visor. (British Museum, London)

A modern re-enactment of a medieval joust. (Linlithglow Tournament, 2008 CE)

The coat of arms of the French monarchy with three golden fleurs-de-lis. Basilica of Notre Dame, Cléry-Saint-André, France.

The full coat of arms of the Pontbriand family of France From the chapel built by Gilles and Francois Pontbriand in the Basilica of Notre Dame, Cléry-Saint-André, France. The chapel was built between 1515 and 1518 CE.

The coat of arms of Anne of Brittany (1477-1514 CE). Basilica of Notre Dame, Cléry-Saint-André, France.

Photo of the interior of the Lascaux Cave.