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View of the monastery ruins on Selja Island, Stad, Norway from the sacred cave on the island. The Benedictine abbey was constructed in the 11th century CE and was linked to the legend of Saint Sunniva (10th century CE).

The sacred cave on Selja, Norway where Saint Sunniva (10th century CE) supposedly hid from angry pagans from the west coast mainland.

The monastery ruins on Selja Island, Stad, Norway. The Benedictine abbey was constructed in the 11th century CE and was linked to the legend of Saint Sunniva (10th century CE).

The sacred spring dedicated to Saint Sunniva on Selja Island, Norway, which supposedly has healing qualities.

Carved wooden statue of Saint Sunniva holding a stone from Karlsøy church, Troms, Norway, c. 1520 CE. Now at the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo.

The celebrated double spiral staircase inside the Chateau de Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France. The chateau was built between 1519 and 1547 CE.

An aerial view of Chateau de Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France. The chateau was built between 1519 and 1547 CE.

A chalk self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519 CE). (Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Italy)

The inner court side of the Royal Lodge at the 15th century CE Chateau d'Amboise, Amboise, France.

A panoramic view of the mostly 15th century CE Chateau d'Amboise, Amboise, France.