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An Ottoman sword of state, used during inauguration ceremonies for sultans. The sword was refitted in 1876 CE for the planned inauguration of the Ottoman sultan Murad V (r. 1876 CE). The sword is comprised of a 17th Century CE Iranian steel...

Zweihander sword made in Lucerne, Switzerland. This blade was used by the guard of an official during parades and ceremonial occasions. Dated 1617 CE. Steel blade with ornately etched designs and lettering. Hilt of iron, wood, and leather...

A Kampilan sword, traditionally used by various ethno-cultural groups in the Philippines and other parts of Oceania. From Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia. Steel blade with wooden hilt, decorated with hair and metal. c. 18th-19th Century CE. 67.9...

Digital reconstruction of Takeda Castle in Asago, Japan as it may have appeared when it was constructed in the 15th Century CE. The castle was captured by Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1537–1598 CE), and then passed to his younger brother after his...

Digital reconstruction of Raigad Fort in Maharashtra, India, as it may have appeared after being expanded by Shivaji (1630–1680 CE) in the 17th Century CE. The British East India bombarded the castle with cannon fire in 1818 CE, considering...

Digital reconstruction of the Citadel of Ghazni, Afghanistan. The castle was built c. 13th Century CE to help defend the city walls of Ghazni. The citadel has taken significant damage in recent years due to wars, political instability and...

Digital reconstruction of Hagi Castle in Japan as it may have appeared after it was constructed by the Mōri clan in 1604 CE. The castle was the seat of the Mōri clan until 1863 CE. It was demolished by the government in 1874 CE as part of...

Digital reconstruction of the Yuanming Yuan palace complex, known in the Western World as the Old Summer Palace. This reconstruction depicts Haiyantang ("The Palace of Calm Seas"), a two-story western-style palace with a magnificent water...

Reconstruction of Alamut Castle in present-day Iran, as it may have appeared in 1090 CE when it was captured by Imam Hassan-i Sabbāh, of the Assassins (aka Nizari Ismailis). The castle was built c. 865 CE, although it was expanded and fortified...

Statue with the attached head of Tiberius, Vatican Museum, Chiaramonti Museum, XXIX. 4