Images

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)

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

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, oil on panel (c. 1562) by Joan de Joanes (1510–1579). Prado Museum.

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

Some of the most common Roman coins, including the gold aureus, silver denarius and brass sestertius.

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...

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

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

The three remaining Corinthian columns of the Temple of Castor & Pollux in the Roman Forum, Rome. The present temple dates from the end of the 1st century BCE and early 1st century CE but replaced a temple also dedicated to the demi-god twins...