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Cameo of an Egyptian King
This rock-crystal cameo depicts a king in an Egyptian style; popular in Italy, where it was probably made. Roman period, 1st century CE. (The British Museum, London).
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Pompeii Fresco of a Woman Playing a Lyre
This panel, once identified as a music lesson, probably depicts a scene of love, set inside a house. A woman playing a kithara (a type of lyre) sits with her lover who gazes adoringly at her. From Pompeii...
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Bronze Drachm and Half-Drachm of Trajan
The bronze drachm of Trajan (r. 98-117 CE) on the left, minted 112-113 CE, represents one of the denominations produced at Alexandria. The half-drachm on the right was minted in 111-112 CE at Alexandria also...
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Alex Hoegh Andersen as Ivar the Boneless
Alex Høgh Andersen as Ivar the Boneless from the TV series Vikings.
Photo © The HISTORY Channel
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Kaupang
A view of Kaupang in Norway, site of a Viking emporium from c. 780 to c. 950 CE.
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Kaupang Illustration
An illustration showing the emporium of Viking Kaupang, Norway, in use 780-950 CE.
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Coin of King Gelimer
A silver 50 denari coin of the Vandal king Gelimer (r. 530-534 CE). (Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com)
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Map of the Battle of Ad Decimum
A map showing the final stages of the Battle of Ad Decimum near Carthage, North Africa which took place in September 533 CE. It was the first major battle of the Vandalic War (533 - 534 CE) between the forces of the...
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Clive Standen as Rollo of Normandy
Clive Standen as Rollo of Normandy in the TV series Vikings.
Photo by Jonathan Hession/HISTORY - © 2015 The HISTORY Channel
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Map of France, 10th Century CE
A map of France in the 10th century CE.
