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The Duyfken in the Gulf of Carpentaria
Willem Janszoon's (c. 1570-c. 1630) ship, the Duyfken, in the Gulf of Carpentaria (northern Queensland, Australia). Artist impression 19th century.
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Maximilian Simonischek as Huldrych Zwingli
Maximilian Simonischek as the Swiss reformer Huldrych Zwingli (1484-1531) in the movie Zwingli (2019).
© Ascot Elite
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Oliver Cromwell in Armour
A 17th-century portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) leader of the Parliamentarians during the English Civil Wars (1642-51) and Lord Protector after the execution of Charles I of England (r. 1625-1649). (Private collection)
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Troop Dispositions, Battle of Preston
A map of the local geographic features and initial troop dispositions of the battle of Preston in August 1648. The running battle, one of the key engagements of the English Civil Wars (1642-51), occurred over several days and ended in the...
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Map of the Neo-Assyrian Empire
The Neo-Assyrian Empire emerged out of a renewed phase of Assyrian state-building in northern Mesopotamia, transforming an earlier regional kingdom into a powerful, expansionist empire. Beginning with rulers such as Adad-nirari II (reign...
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Civil War Cannon Fire
The Sealed Knot re-enactment group firing a cannon type typical of the artillery in the English Civil Wars (1642-51).
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17th-Century Siege Artillery Tactics
An early 17th-century illustration by Johann Jacob von Wallhausen showing the tactics of batteries of siege artillery to fire upon a specific point in the defensive fortifications.
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Roaring Meg Mortar
The 17th-century mortar "Roaring Meg". On display at Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire, England.
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Psyche Opening the Golden Box
Psyche Opening the Golden Box, painting by John William Waterhouse, 1904.
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The Abduction of Psyche
The Abduction of Psyche, oil on canvas painting by William-Adolphe Bougeureau, 1895.
Private collection.
