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A 19th-century painting of a castle siege during the Early-modern period. Painted by Christian Sell (1831-83).

A map illustrating the dominant religious divisions in Europe as the Reformation revolution in the Catholic church burned through Europe in the 16th century. Meanwhile, at the edges of the continent, the Islam introduced to the Balkans by...

Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms, coloured engraving by Emile Delperée (1850-1896).

Eva Projectile Point from the Hatchie River Region in West Tennessee, Early Archaic Period, c. 8,000 BCE. Hatchie River Museum at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. An Eva point is a medium-sized triangular Early Archaic dart or...

Nutting stone from the Hatchie River Region in West Tennessee, Early Archaic Period, c. 8,000 BCE. Hatchie River Museum at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. Nutting stones such as this were used to harvest mast, or the fruit of...

A portrait of Nathaniel Fiennes (d. 1669). Fiennes commanded the garrison at Bristol during the English Civil Wars (1642-51) when the city was successfully stormed by Royalists led by Prince Rupert (1619-82) on 26 July 1643. (Broughton Castle...

An illustration of the fortifications of Bristol during the English Civil Wars (1642-51). The city was stormed by Royalists led by Prince Rupert (1619-82) on 26 July 1643. The city was then lost to the Parliamentarians in September 1645...

This map illustrates the later travels of Emperor Hadrian between 128 and 134 CE, highlighting his continued commitment to strengthening Rome’s frontiers and unifying its diverse provinces. These journeys took him across the eastern Mediterranean...

This map illustrates the extensive travels of Emperor Hadrian across the Roman Empire between 121 and 125 CE, reflecting his hands-on approach to governance and defense. During this period, he visited key frontiers, reinforced imperial infrastructure...

This map illustrates the early travels of Emperor Hadrian across the Roman Empire between 117 and 118 CE, tracing his journey from Antioch in the east to Rome in the west. Covering vast territories, his route reflects both the expanse of...