Images

The effigy of Henry II of England (r. 1154-1189) in Fontevraud Abbey, France. Henry was the founder of the Angevins-Plantagenets.

The effigy of Isabella of Angoulême (c. 1186-1246) at Fontevraud Abbey, France. Isabella was the Queen of England as the second wife of King John of England (r. 1199-1216) who she married in August 1200.

The effigy of Richard I of England (r. 1189-1199), also known as Richard the Lionheart (Cœur de Lion). Fontevraud Abbey, France.

Woodcut of a manticore from Edward Topsell's The Historie of Foure-footed Beastes (1607).

Kilpeck church stone carvings: Manticore. Dating to the 12th century and found at the Church of St Mary and St David in Herefordshire, England.

A depiction of a manticore found in the British Library. Manticore Bestiary Harley MS 3244, ff 36r-71v.

An early 17th-century illustration by Felipe Poma de Ayala showing the Spanish conquistadors Diego de Almagro (c. 1475-1538) on the left and Francisco Pizarro (c. 1478-1541) on the right with a drummer in the centre.

Artist's impression of ancient Egyptian architectural achievements, depicting a pyramid under construction, as well as the front of an Egyptian temple. Created by Amplitude Studios for the video game Humankind.

Artist's impression of an Assyrian siege. The Assyrian Empire laid siege to many cities using machinery such as siege towers, vividly depicted in the palace reliefs of Nineveh. Created by Amplitude Studios for the video game Humankind.

Artist's impression of an ancient Nubian noblewoman in a temple or palace, surrounded by guards. Created by Amplitude Studios for the video game Humankind.