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A reconstructed Roman wine press dated to the 4th century CE is located on the edge of the famous slopes of the Piesporter Goldtröpfchen vineyard in Piesport, Germany. The structure, measuring 44 metres (144 ft) in length and 20 metres (65...

A 17th century CE portrait of James III of Scotland (r. 1460-1488 CE). (National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh)

A c. 1480 painted panel (detail) from an altarpiece by Hugo van der Goes showing Queen Margaret of Scotland (d. 1486), wife of James III of Scotland (r. 1460-1488). National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh.

A c. 1480 painted panel from an altarpiece by Hugo van der Goes showing Saint Andrew presenting James III of Scotland (r. 1460-1488). On the left is James' son, future James IV of Scotland (r. 1488-1513). National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh...

The faithfully reconstructed and fully functioning caldarium (hot bath) of the Roman Villa Borg in Germany.

A 16th century CE manuscript illustration showing James III of Scotland (r. 1460-1488 CE) and Queen Margaret (d. 1486 CE). From the Froman Armorial. (National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh).

Saint Guthlac (c. 674 to 11 April 714) being carried aloft and whipped by demons. Roundel 7 of Life of Guthlac (the Guthlac Roll, or Vita Sancti Guthlaci), a manuscript written in the Benedictine abbey of Crowland, Lincolnshire, 1175-1215...

Saint Guthlac (c. 674 - 11 April 714 CE) receiving the tonsure at Repton Abbey. Roundel 3 from the Life of Guthlac (the 'Guthlac Roll', or 'Vita Sancti Guthlaci'), The Benedictine abbey of Crowland, Lincolnshire, 1175-1215 CE. Harley Roll...

An illustrative portrait of Mary of Gueldres (d. 1463 CE) who married James II of Scotland (r. 1437-1460 CE) in 1449 CE.

Crowland Abbey was founded in 971 CE according to the Benedictine Rule. It was dedicated to Saints Mary and Bartholomew, as well as Saint Guthlac of Crowland (c. 674 - 11 April 714 CE).