Images (p. 131)

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Periplus of the Euxine Sea by Arrian

Beginning of the Periplus of the Euxine Sea by Arrian of Nicomedia, Johann Froben and Nicolaus Episcopius, Basel 1533. Basel University Library. The Periplus of the Euxine Sea (Latin: Periplus Ponti Euxini, Greek: Períplous...

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Recreation of the Roman Port of Amastris

A recreation of the port of Amastris in the Roman period. Amasra Museum, Turkey.

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Vajracharya Priest’s Crown

A gilded and turquoise Vajracharya Priest’s Crown from Nepal. Vajracharya was the highest rank of priesthood. Made in 1717. Height: 12 in. (30.5 cm). Width: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm). The inscription includes a warning for those who covet the...

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Portuguese Silver Crown

A silver crown with diamonds from Portugal c. 1800. The crown measures 19.4 × 14.6 cm or 7 5/8 × 5 3/4 in. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)

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Château de Chenonceau

Château de Chenonceau, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire. France. Built in the first decades of the 16th century.

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Title Page of Second Discourse by Rousseau

The title page of Second Discourse by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), first published in 1755.

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Bust of Xenophon

Marble bust of Xenophon of Athens (l. 430 to c. 354 BCE), dated to 332-31 BCE. Xenophon was a Greek military leader, philosopher, and historian. He was one of Socrates' students and participated in the Persian wars. In his famous book...

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Meguti Jain Temple, Karnataka

Frontal view of the Meguti Jain Temple located inside the walls of Aihole Fort, Karnataka, India. An inscription from Pulakesin II, an emperor of Badami Chalukyas could be found in the temple. It is the only dated structure in Aihole, built...