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Roman Glass Bowl, Aosta
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Roman Glass Bowl, Aosta

A Roman glass bowl or cup with moulded ribs. From the western cemetery of Aosta, northern Italy. Mid-1st century CE. (Archaeological Museum, Aosta)
Roman Bronze Brooches
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Roman Bronze Brooches

Two Roman brooches made from bronze. The left is an example of an 'omega' brooch whilst the right is an example of the 'pincer' type. 3rd century CE. (Archaeological Museum, Aosta)
Roman Food Shop Reconstruction
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Roman Food Shop Reconstruction

A reconstruction of a Roman thermopolio or hot food and drink shop. (Archaeological Museum, Aosta)
Coatlicue
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Coatlicue

A colossal basalt statue of Coatlicue ('Serpent Skirt'), the Aztec mother-earth goddess and mother of Huitzilopochtli. The goddess is represented with a severed head replaced by two snake heads, wearing a necklace of severed hands and human...
The Last Supper
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The Last Supper

The Last Supper, oil on panel (c. 1562) by Joan de Joanes (1510–1579). Prado Museum.
Roman Coin Values Under Augustus
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Roman Coin Values Under Augustus

An illustration of the various Roman coin values at the time of Augustus. (Palazzo Massimo, Rome).
Roman Coins
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Roman Coins

Some of the most common Roman coins, including the gold aureus, silver denarius and brass sestertius.
Siddhartha Gautama, the Historical Buddha
Image by Cristian Violatti

Siddhartha Gautama, the Historical Buddha

The Buddha seated in meditation, one hand on his lap, the other pendant in a gesture known as earth-witness, which represents unshakability or steadfastness when being subject to the demons' temptations. This is a superb example of 12th century...
Jesus Christ Pantokrator
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Jesus Christ Pantokrator

The oldest known icon depicting Jesus Christ (6th century) in Saint Catherine's Monastery, Egypt.
Cambyses II of Persia
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Cambyses II of Persia

Cambyses II of Persia after winning the battle of Pelusium on 525 BC, capturing Psamtik III of Egypt and conquering Egypt. Please accept this.
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