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Black-figure Chalcidian hydria, depicting Zeus, the king of the gods on the left, aiming his lightning bolt at Typhon, the father of monsters on the right, dated between 540-530 BCE. State Collections of Antiquities in Munich.

Head of Pindar, slightly turned to left; name in ancient Greek inscribed on the base. Illustration to 'The Works of Quintus Horatius Flaccus. Illustrated Chiefly from the Remains of Ancient Art' (Book IV.2), with the life of Horace written...

Bust of the lyric poet Pindar (c. 518 - c. 448 BCE). Roman copy of the mid-5th-century BCE original in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Exhibited in Rome, Italy in 2006 CE.

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Detail of La Péri by Gustave Moreau, 1878 CE Louvre, Paris

A 15th century CE manuscript illustration showing the capture of David II of Scotland (r. 1329-1371 CE) at the battle of Neville's Cross by English forces. The battle took place on 17 October 1346 CE. From the Jean Froissart Chronicles...

A 15th century CE manuscript illustration showing David II of Scotland (r. 1329-1371 CE) and Queen Joan kneeling before King Philip VI of France (r. 1328-1350 CE).

A silver penny minted in the 1350s CE during the reign of David II of Scotland (r. 1329-1371 CE). Image by Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com

Utagawa Hiroshige: New Year's Eve Foxfires at the Changing Tree, Oji No. 118 from One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, 9th month of 1857. Woodblock print Brooklyn Museum

A 14th century CE medieval manuscript showing David II of Scotland (1329-1371 CE) on the left and Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377 CE) on the right.