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An ivory chesspiece depicting a medieval knight. c. 1350-60. Height: 6.1 cm. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)

A multi-pronged steel lance head (coronel) used to reduce impact during jousts at medieval tournaments. Such rebated weapons were known as ‘arms of courtesy’ or à plaisance. Germany, 15th century CE. (Metropolitan Museum, New York)

Marcus Furius Camillus (c. 445/446-365 BCE), the first great general of the Roman Republic. ("Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum", 16th 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)

An illustration of the typical clothing worn in 14th century CE England. ('Costumes of all Nations', 1882 CE)

An illustration of the typical clothing worn in 13th century CE England. ('Costumes of all Nations', 1882 CE)

Found in a cart rut near Laverstock in 1780 CE, this gold ring is inscribed with the name of Aethelwulf (r. 839-858 CE). It features a mitre-shaped bezel with a tree and two peacocks. Diameter approximately 2.8 cm, mass approximately 18.5...

A T-shaped doorway at Pueblo Bonito, the most magnificent great house at Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, USA. Constructed from the 9th to the 12th century CE.

The most magnificent great house at Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, USA. Constructed from the 9th to the 12th century CE.

An interior view of Pueblo Bonito, the most magnificent great house at Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, USA. Constructed from the 9th to the 12th century CE.