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Byzantine castle of Mystras, Greece. Mystras was the capital of the Despotate of the Morea. The castle was built by William II of Villehardouin, Prince of Achaea (r. 1246-1278 CE).

Palace complex at the city of Mystras, Greece. Mystras was the provincial capital of the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea from the 13th through the 15th centuries CE.

Coin depicting Michael II Komnenos Doukas, Despot of Epirus (1230-1271 CE). History of the Greek Nation, Ekdotike Athenon, Vol. VII, p. 103

Conquests of Carlo I Tocco, count of Cephalonia (r. 1376-1429 CE) and Despot of Epirus (r. 1411-1429 CE).

Andronikos III Palaiologos, Byzantine Emperor (r. 1328-1341 CE). 14th-century CE miniature. Stuttgart, Württembergische Landesbibliothek.

Manfred is crowned King of Sicily (1258 CE). Miniature from the Chronicle of Giovanni Villani. Second half of the 13th century CE. Vatican City, Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Cod. Chigi L VIII 296, fol. 85r.

The Abbaye aux Dames, Saintes, Charente-Maritime, France. The abbey was founded in 1047 CE and is an excellent example of Romanesque architecture.

Fort Louvois, Charente-Maritime, France. The fort was designed by the famed military architect Vauban (1633-1707 CE) and built in the 1690s CE to protect the channel between the mainland and the Ile d'Oleron.

Saint Jean-d'Angle Castle, Charente-Maritime, France. The castle was built c. 1180 CE and renovated from 1994 CE.

The Chateau de la Roche Courbon, Charente-Maritime, France. Built in the 15th century CE, the chateau was extensively modified in the 17th century CE.