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A silver tetradrachm of the Bactrian king Eucratides I (r. c. 171–145 BCE). (Numisamiatics Museum, Athens)

A herm in the form of a sleeping Silenus. 2nd century CE (Agora Museum, Athens)

St. Kevin’s Church at Glendalough monastic site, Ireland. The church is also known as St. Kevin's Kitchen and dates from the 12th century CE.

The iconic Round Tower at Glendalough monastic site, Ireland. Originally built as a bell tower, Cloigtheach, the structure is almost 1000 years old.

Malahide Castle, Ireland. Malahide Castle was the ancestral home of the Talbot family for centuries, and parts of the building date to the 12th century CE. The first castle was built by Richard Talbot, an English knight who had helped King...

Saint Brigid's Well, Kildare, Ireland. The drinking well is believed to have been used by Brigid and her white cow. The well continues to be a pilgrimage site, especially for the celebration of Imbolc on February 1st.

Saint Brigid's Well, Kildare, believed to be the well used by Brigid herself and where she let her white cow drink water. The well continues to be a sacred site of pilgrimage, especially for the celebration of Imbolc on February 1st.

Glendalough Cathedral, Ireland. The remains of the cathedral on the grounds of Glendalough monastic site is one of the largest remaining ancient churches in Ireland, where part of the structure dates back to the 10th century CE. This church...

The Oak Room, Malahide Castle, Ireland. The room contains beautifully carved oak panels from the 16th century CE, depicting scenes from the Bible.

St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower, Kilkenny. The monastic activity on the site is believed to have been established in the 6th century CE by Saint Canice, while the present church dates from the 13th century CE.