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Gustavus Adolphus at Breitenfeld, 1631
Gustavus Adolphus at the Battle of Breitenfeld, 1631. Painting attributed to Johann Jakob Walther (l. 1604-1677). (Historical Musuem, Strasbourg, France)
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Macuahuitl Reproduction
A modern reproduction of an Aztec (Mixtec) macuahuitl, used as a combination of sword and club and given viciously sharp cutting edges by adding obsidian shards to its sides. Made by Shai Azoulai.
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Mesoamerican Obsidian Blade
An obsidian blade from Teotihuacan, Mexico. Length 10.5 inches (26.5 cm). (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)
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Arrest of Louis XVI and His Family in Varennes, 1791
The arrest of Louis XVI and his family following their failed escape from Paris, 22 June 1791. By Thomas Falcon Marshall, 1854. Oil on canvas.
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Return of Louis XVI to Paris After Varennes
Depicts the return of Louis XVI and his family to Paris after their failed escape, 25 June 1791. By Jean Duplessis-Bertaux, c. 1791.
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Map to Illustrate the Flight to Varennes
A map illustrating the route taken by King Louis XVI and his family during the failed escape from Paris known as the Flight to Varennes, on the night of 20-21 June 1791. The royal family was attempting to make...
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Francisco Pizarro on Isla del Gallo
A 1902 painting by Juan Lepiani showing the conquistador Francisco Pizarro on Isla del Gallo on his second expedition to Peru in 1527. Recalled by the governor of Cuba, Pizarro ignored his orders and asked his...
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Hindu Kush Mountain Range
The Hindu Kush mountains at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border
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Babylonian Palace Scene
Artist's impression of a scene in a Babylonian palace. The illustration takes inspiration from the Ishtar Gate as well as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Created by Amplitude...
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Aztec Jade Pendant
An Aztec jade pendant in the form of a figurine. 15th century. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)
