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The Coronation Spoon of the British Crown Jewels. The spoon is the only object in the regalia which survives from the 12th century CE. The gold spoon is used for anointing the sovereign during their coronation ceremony. It measures 26.7 cm...

The Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross of the British Crown Jewels. The sceptre was made in 1661 CE and the large stone is the Cullinan I diamond, added in 1911 CE. The diamond weighs 530 carats and is also known as the Star of Africa. The British...

Queen Mary's Crown, part of the British Crown Jewels. The crown was created in 1911 CE. The central stone is the Koh-i-Noor diamond which is now part of the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and which is sometimes removed for Elizabeth...

A medieval manuscript illustration showing the coronation of Henry III of England (1216-1272 CE)

Artist's impression of the Chinese army marching into battle.

Artist's impression of Cao Cao (l. 155-220 CE).

One of the inner wards (baileys) of Conwy Castle in north Wales. The castle was built by Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE) from 1283 to 1289 CE.

A round table hanging in Winchester Castle, made in the style of the legendary King Arthur's table. The table from Winchester was originally created in the 13th Century CE during the reign of Edward I of England (r. 1272 - 1307 CE). The table...

Drawing of Edward III of England (r. 1327 - 1377 CE). From an unfinished manuscript titled "Anonymous verses on the kings of England, to Henry VI". Made c. 1445 - c. 1450 CE, in south-eastern England, probably London. (British Library)

The effigy of Henry III of England (r. 1216 - 1272 CE), from his tomb in the Westminster Abbey, England. Gilt bronze, made c. 1292 CE.