Images

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)

Lady with a Dog, oil on canvas painting by Mather Brown, 1786. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

The Norse god Tyr identified with Mars in the Icelandic manuscript ÍB 299 4to. 18th century. Icelandic National Library.

The restored 16th century Queen's Inner Hall at Stirling Castle in central Scotland. The chamber was used by Mary of Guise (1515-1560).

An aerial view of Stirling Castle in central Scotland. The castle was built from the 12th century onwards.

The main gatehouse (aka Forecourt) of Stirling Castle in central Scotland. It was built during the reign of James IV of Scotland (r. 1488-1513) and was originally taller.

A panoramic view of Stirling Castle in central Scotland. The castle was built from the 12th century onwards.