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Cameo of Emperor Claudius
Sardonyx cameo of Emperor Claudius (reigned 41-54 CE) in a military dress. Roman period, made in 41-49 CE. From the Arundel and Marlborough Collections. (The British Museum, London).

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Coin of Domitian
The Roman Emperor Domitian (reigned 81-96 CE) struck an extensive series of coins celebrating his German military campaign between 85-89 CE. From the Wigan Collection. (The British Museum, London).

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Disc Dedicated to the Sun-God Sol
Silver leaf disc dedicated to the sun god Sol. Sol is crowned with rays. Two horses appear behind his shoulders. From Pessinus (Bala-Hissar, Asia Minor), in modern-day Turkey. Roman period, 3rd century CE.
The British Museum, London.

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Norwich Guildhall
Norwich Guildhall, UK. Built in 1407-1413 CE.

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Medieval Spice Merchant
A detail from a stained glass window of Chartres Cathedral, France showing a vendor of spices. 13th century CE. Many medieval guilds contributed to the production of the windows of the cathedral.

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Wall Painting of a Man at a Banquet
This wall painting depicts a man reclining at a banquet, drinking from a horn. Said to be from near Pompeii, in modern-day Italy. Roman period, 50-79 CE. Formerly in the collection of Sir William Temple (Painting 40). (The British Museum...

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Bronze Drachm of Hadrian
On this bronze drachm of Hadrian, Agathodaemon and Uraeus (snakes sacred to Serapis and Isis) are depicted. Circa 133-134 CE. (The British Museum, London).

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Bronze Coin of Cleopatra
Bronze coin of Cleopatra (r. 51-30 BCE), with her portrait and eagle on the reverse. Minted in Alexandria, in modern-day Egypt. (The British Museum, London).

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Roman Coins Referring to Judaea, Minted at Rome
Emperor Vespasian (r. 69-79 CE) issued a large series of coins commemorating the defeat of the First Jewish Revolt (66-70 CE), and Nerva (r. 96-98 CE) made coins to mark the end of abuses in the collection of the tax which Jewish were obliged...

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Roman Lamp Showing Lovers in Bed
The scene on this terracotta lamp depicts a man and woman having sex. Said to be from near Naples, in modern-day Italy. Roman period, made in Italy, about 10-30 CE. (The British Museum, London).