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Georgian empire with tributaries.

Queen Tamar of Georgia (r. 1184-1213), detail of a mural in the Vardzia Monastery, 12th-13th-century.

Map showing the spread of Christianity, showing both strongly Christianized areas before 325 CE and generally Christianized areas until 600 CE. The map also shows major Christian centers and the cities in which Christian councils were held.

Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross), Georgia

A c. 1390 CE manuscript illustration showing Edward III of England presenting his son Edward the Black Prince with the title of Prince of Aquitaine, an act made in 1362 CE. (British Library, London)

A mid-15th century CE illustration of Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376 CE) dressed as a knight of the Order of the Garter. From the Garter Book by William Bruge. (British Library, London)

The gold and ruby signet ring of Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376). Louvre Museum, Paris.

The tournament helmet and shield of Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376 CE) now held in Canterbury Cathedral.

Garshasp kills the dragon, illustration from the Shahnameh, Sultanate of Delhi, c. 1450. Rietberg Museum, Zürich.

This object is an ivory furniture inlay depicting a sacred tree. It was excavated from Samaria and dates to the Iron Age II (9th–8th century BCE). It has a width of 9.9 cm and a diameter of 6.5 cm. (The Israel Museum, Jerusalem) ©The Israel...