Images

A 15th century CE illustration of the coronation of Henry VI of England as the king of France (Henry II) in Notre-Dame de Paris on 16 December 1431 CE. From the 'Chroniques d'Angleterre' by Jean de Wavrin. (National Library of France, Paris...

King's College Chapel, Cambridge, founded by Henry VI of England (r. 1422-1461 & 1470-1471 CE) in 1441 CE.

This gilded silver Sasanian plate features an unusual scene that borrows from Graeco-Roman prototypes and possibly Iranian ones as well. Two youths stand on platforms facing one another, each holding a staff and the reins of a winged horse...

Reverse of a Sassanian gold coin with the goddess Anahita standing on the left facing a seated king to the right, 3rd century CE. The British Museum, London.

Portrait of Henry VII of England (r. 1457-1509 CE). Painted by an unknown Dutch artist c. 1505 CE. 425 mm x 305 mm (16 3/4 in x 12 in). (Courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery)

The gold wreath and ceremonial shield from the main chamber of Tomb II, in Aigai (Vergina). From Unearthing the Family of Alexander the Great. Grant (2019). Used with permission from Pen & Sword Books.

A contemporary portrait of Henry VI of England (r. 1422-1461 & 1470-1471 CE). Made by an unknown artist c. 1540 CE. Oil on panel. 318 mm x 254 mm (12 1/2 i. x 10 in). (Courtesy of National Portrait Gallery)

King Henry VI of England (r. 1422-1461 & 1470-1471 CE). Painted by an unknown artist in the late 16th or 17th Century CE. Oil on panel. 533 mm x 445 mm (21 in x 17 1/2 in). (Courtesy of National Portrait Gallery)

The remains of the Temple of Anahita at Kangavar, Iran. The temple was a major sanctuary erected to the goddess of waters and fertility who was worshipped in ancient Persia alongside Ahura Mazda. Dating back to the Seleucid or Parthian eras...

Map of the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum.