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David Hume, 1766
A 1766 oil on canvas portrait by Allan Ramsay of the Scottish philosopher David Hume (1711-1776). (Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh)
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David Hume by Ramsay
A 1754 oil on canvas portrait by Allan Ramsay of the Scottish philosopher David Hume (1711-1776). (National Galleries Scotland)
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The Doric Order, Classical Orders of Architecture
The Classical Orders of Architecture (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite), originating in ancient Greece and refined by the Romans, are fundamental design principles that significantly influence...
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The Ionic Order, Classical Orders of Architecture
The Classical Orders of Architecture (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite), originating in ancient Greece and refined by the Romans, are fundamental design principles that significantly influence...
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The Corinthian Order, Classical Orders of Architecture
The Classical Orders of Architecture (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite), originating in ancient Greece and refined by the Romans, are fundamental design principles that significantly...
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Fortifications Walls of Sinope
The north fortification walls of Sinope, known today as Sinop Castle (Turkish: Sinop Kalesi), located in the city of Sinop on the northernmost edge of the Turkish side of the Black Sea coast. Sinope was the earliest...
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Diogenes of Sinope
Modern statue of Diogenes of Sinope (c. 404-323 BCE) in Sinop (northern Turkey). The 5.50 m tall statue depicts the Cynic philosopher standing with his dog on his dwelling barrel and lantern in hand, searching for an honest...
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Mount Kazbeg in the Caucasus Mountains, Georgia
View of the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church with Mount Kazbek (or Mount Kazbegi) in the background. Mount Kazbek is associated in Georgian folklore with the mighty hero Amirani, the Georgian version...
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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...
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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.
