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

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

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Death of Henry II at Tournament
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)

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

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

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Pontbriand Coat of Arms
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.

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

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Lascaux II Cave Today
Photo of the interior of the Lascaux Cave.

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Coat of Arms of Joan of Arc
The coat of arms of Joan of Arc (c. 1412 - 1431 CE). Eglise de la Trinite, Vendome, France.

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Clava Cairns, Scotland
Standing stone at Clava Cairns, Bronze Age site, Scotland.