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A pair of statues thought to depict Edward I of England (r. 1272 - 1307 CE) and Eleanor of Castile (1241 - 1290 CE). The statues are part of the outside of the Lincoln Cathedral in England. They may not have originally depicted Edward I and...

Islamic coin of Arab-Sasanian origin. From Bishapur, Persia. Made c. 651-661 CE, during the Rashidun Caliphate. Left: Sasanian style bust imitating Kosrau II (r. 590-628 CE). Right: Fire altar with ribbons and attendants, star and crescent...

Map of the conflict between Caliph Ali (r. 656-661 CE) and Muawiyah I (r. 661 – 680 CE) during the First Fitna (656 – 661 CE), a civil war within the Rashidun Caliphate. The area shaded in green represents the territories of the Caliphate...

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

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

Faravahar symbol on Fire Temple of Yazd, Iran

Baku Ateshgah or the Fire Temple of Baku, Azerbaijan.

Map showing the Yellow Turban Rebellion (184 CE).

Artist's impression of Dong Zhou.

Artist's impression of Zhang Bao and The Yellow Turban Rebellion.