Images

Artist's impression of the Battle of Immae (272 CE), between Roman forces led by Emperor Aurelian (270-275 CE) and Palmyrene forces led by Queen Zenobia (r. 267-273 CE). The battle resulted in a Roman victory and the conquest of Antioch.

The Coronation of Charlemagne, 1861 CE, by Friedrich Kaulbach (1822-1903 CE). The painting depicts the crowning of Charlemange (742-814 CE) as Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III (r. 795-816 CE) on 25 December 800 CE. From the collection...

Stained glass window of Pope Gregory VII (1015-1085) at the Pitigliano Cathedral, Italy.

Drawing of the Norse god Freyr by Ludwig Pietsch, 1865 CE. According to the Prose Edda, Freyr received the boar Gullinbursti as a result of a contest between dwarves and their creation, instigated by Loki.

The image is to be found in Manuscript AM 738 4to or Edda oblongata, c. 1680 CE. This illustrated copy of the Prose Edda contains 23 drawings of subjects from Norse mythology.

Photo of the Cathedral of St. Peter in Worms, Germany c. 1890-1906. Construction on the cathedral began in 1018. It has hosted a number of historical events, including the Concordat of Worms in 1122 and Martin Luther’s defense at the Diet...

The installation and investiture of Bishop Saint Audomar of Thérouanne (early 7th century - c. 670) in 637 by Dagobert I (r. 629-639), King of the Franks. From the illuminated manuscript of the Life of Saint Omer; 11th century, Chapter of...

Woodcut portrait of Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor (r. 1084-1105) by Christoffel Jegher, c. 1631-1633. The British Museum, London.

A statue of the Scottish national hero William Wallace (c. 1270-1305) in Aberdeen. Sculpted by William Grant Stevenson c. 1888.

A Victorian-period print of the September 1297 Battle of Stirling Bridge in Scotland when forces led by William Wallace were victorious against an English army. (Printed in 'History Of Scotland' by C. Hanley)