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This temple, which was used as a model for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, was built in 1492 CE in the grounds of the former royal palace. It was known as the King’s Temple since it was used by the royal family for ceremonies, and the restored...

Wat Phra Ram at Ayutthaya in Thailand. This monastery was built in 1369 CE on the cremation site for Ayutthaya’s first king, Ramathibodi I, who reigned 1350-1369 CE. Photo taken in 2019 CE.

Buddha image in the Wat Na Phra Meru in Ayutthaya, Thailand. The Buddha is seated in the 'subduing Mara' position and wears royal attire. Photo taken in 2019 CE.

King Naresuan (r. 1590-1605 CE) of Ayutthaya (Thailand) was riding an elephant into battle and the elephant stumbled over the roots of a jujube tree (pud sa in Thai). The king expressed his gratitude by ordering jujube trees to be planted...

The six wives of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). Top row, left to right: Catherine of Aragon (Unknown artist, National Portrait Gallery, London) Anne Boleyn (Unknown artist, National Portrait Gallery, London) Jane Seymour (Hans...

A 16th century CE painting of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). (National Portrait Gallery, London)

A 16th century CE painting of Catherine Parr, sixth wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). (National Portrait Gallery, London)

A c. 1540 CE painting by Hans Holbein the Younger identified by some scholars as depicting Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). (Royal Collection)

A c. 1539 CE painting by Hans Holbein the Younger of Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). (Louvre Museum, Paris)

A c. 1537 CE painting by Hans Holbein the Younger of Jane Seymour, third wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). (Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna)