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Artist's depiction showing a tale from Norse Mythology recorded in the Skírnismál in which Freyr sends his servant Skírnir to Jotunheim, the realm of the giants, in order to convince the giant-daughter Gerðr to marry Freyr. She refuses, and...

Norse god Freyr, here shown alongside the boar – one of his attributes – named Gullinborsti as per Icelandic mythographer Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241). Artwork by Jacques Reich (1852-1923).

Byzantine gold solidus, depicting co-rulers Empress Zoe and her sister Empress Theodora (r. Apr-Jun 1042 CE), from 1042 CE.

An 11th century CE gold and glass mosaic in the Hagia Sophia of Constantinople depicting Constantine IX Monomachos (r. 1042-1055 CE), Jesus Christ and Empress Zoe (r. 1028-1050 CE).

The Crosby Garrett Helmet, a copper alloy Roman cavalry helmet dating from the 1st half of 3rd century AD, found by an unnamed metal detectorist near Crosby Garrett in Cumbria in May 2010. This photo was taken on the occasion of the Hadrian’s...

Mount Athos in northeastern Greece, home of 20 monasteries, the first of which was built probably in the 9th century CE.

A map of the monasteries on the Mount Athos peninsula, northern Greece. The first monastery was founded probably in the 9th century CE.

Mask Temple, Lamanai, Orange Walk District, Belize

Mural fragment in San Bartolo, Guatemala, rediscovered 2003 CE, presented at the Palacio Nacional de La Cultura, May 2006 CE. Preclassic Maya art.

Jadeite celt, 10-4th century BCE, Mexico, Mesoamerica Metropolitan Museum of Art About 1000 BCE, celts-elongated, elliptical ground stone tools-would acquire meaning beyond their workaday function. When made of greenstones such as the...