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Beaumaris Castle
An aerial view of Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, Wales. Built from the 13th century CE by Edward I (r. 1272-1307 CE), it is considered one of the finest examples of a medieval castle with concentric defensive walls.
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Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle, Wales, built from 1268 CE and famous for its artificial water defences.
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Gatehouse, Chepstow Castle
The gatehouse of Chepstow Castle, Wales. It was built by Sir William Marshal c .1190 CE
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Matthew Kneale
Author of Rome: A History in Seven Sackings
Photo by Liana Miuccio
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Rome: A History in Seven Sackings
Rome: A History in Seven Sackings by Matthew Kneale.
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Temple Church, London
Temple Church, built in the City of London in the 12th century, was used by the Knights Templar as their headquarters and treasury. Famous for its effigies, it has been featured prominently in popular culture.
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Statue Dedicated to Jupiter Heliopolitanus
This limestone statue was dedicated to Jupiter Heliopolitanus by Sextus Proculus, the commander of the 2nd cohort. Roman Period, 2nd century CE. From Sukhne, northeast of Palmyra, in modern-day Syria. (Museum...
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Archaistic Caryatid from Tralles
Statue in the form of a Caryatid in the Archaistic Style shows a standing woman. The right arm hangs by her side and holds her himation. The left arm is raised (the distal part is now lost) as if she intends to carry...
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Statue of a Greek Youth
This standing Greek youth is nude and his left thigh (the leg is lost) appears to advance forward. The neck and shoulders are smoothly modeled. His hair is plaited and falls behind the head. Many similar statues (or head...
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Head of a Greek Youth
This is the head of a statue of a Greek youth or Kouros. The rest of the body is in the Samos Museum; the whole statue would measure about 3.2 meters in height. His hair is plaited and falls behind the head, down to the neck...
