Images

Artist's depiction of the capture of the Numidian king Jugurtha. He was betrayed by his son-in-law Bocchus in 105 BCE and handed over to Sulla (who would later become dictator of Rome), who brought him back to Rome in chains.

An artist's impression of Memphis, Egypt. (From the computer game Assassin's Creed Origins)

An artist's impression of a chariot race in an ancient hippodrome. (From the computer game Assassin's Creed Origins)

Asuka-dera today. Original buildings constructed by Gogureyo and Baekje craftsmen.

Inscribed seven-branched sword ostensibly made in Baekje in 360 CE and gifted to Yamato. Photo credit: Kai Hendry after https://www.flickr.com/photos/hendry/189880424/ (left) and G. L. Barnes (right) after fig. 117 in G. L. Barnes (1999...

Map of Pen/Insular states and potential centres in the 3rd–6th centuries CE.

Silla tombs in the Tumuli Park, Gyeongju, Korea.

Four bronze horses which were once part of a chariot group which stood atop the monumental entrance gate of the Hippodrome of Constantinople. They are now in St. Mark's cathedral, Venice, Italy after being taken as booty in 1204 CE during...

A relief scene showing a Roman emperor (probably Theodosius I) with his entourage in the royal box at the Hippodrome of Constantinople. From the 4th century CE base of the column of the obelisk of Thutmose III which once stood in centre of...

A plan showing the layout and location of the Hippodrome of Constantiople, in use from the 3rd to 13th century CE.