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A map of New France c. 1750 CE within the context of European colonies in North America.

A statue of Harald Fairhair, the first king of Norway (c. 850 – c. 932 CE). The statue was erected in 1872 CE, at the Haraldshaugen monument in Haugesund, Norway.

A presentation sword awarded to Colonel Marinus Willett (1740–1830 CE), of the Continental Army. It is one of ten "elegant swords" awarded by the Continental Congress to officers who demonstrated exceptional merit against the British during...

A French smallsword from the 18th Century CE. Smallswords developed from the rapier, but were lighter and more refined. Perfect for duelling and fencing, the often elegantly decorated swords became the ubiquitous weapon of gentlemen in the...

Ottoman sword of the Yatagan type used by Janissaries. Made in Anatolia or the Balkans. 1822 CE. Steel blade. Hilt and balde decorated with silver, gold, coral. 73.7 cm (29 in) x 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in). Weight: 850 g (1 lb. 14 oz). Collection...

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...