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A reconstruction of the ancient city of Alexandria as it probably appeared in the 1st Century BCE, during the reign of Cleopatra VII of Egypt (r. 51-30 BCE). By Rocío Espin. Courtesy of Ancient History Magazine / Karwansaray Publishers.

A modern depiction of Roman emperor Septimius Severus (r. 193 - 211 CE) at the Battle of Lugdunum (197 CE) by Séan Ó’Brógáín. The battle resulted in a victory for Septimius Severus. Courtesy of Ancient Warfare Magazine / Karwansaray Publishers...

A depiction of the Siege of Paris in 885-886 CE, by Mirco Paganessi. Courtesy of Medieval Warfare Magazine / Karwansaray Publishers.

The Etemenanki (Sumerian for: "temple of the foundation of heaven and earth") was a massive ziggurat dedicated to Marduk in ancient Babylon. It is unclear when the Etemenanki was originally constructed, and it is sometimes associated with...

A modern recreation of the palatial cult centre at Mycenae during the Greek Bronze Age, by Rocío Espin. Courtesy of Ancient History Magazine / Karwansaray Publishers.

Artist's impression of a view across the Agora on an early summer evening, looking southeast towards the Acropolis. Trees and plants had been planted in the Agora from the time of Cimon in the mid fifth century BC. Left of centre is the Altar...

Wall decoration in the Fourth Pompeian Style consisting of black central panels with architectural motifs. House of the Black Hall in Herculaneum. 1st century CE.

The Terrace of Marcus Nonius Balbus lies in the suburban dIstrict of Herculaneum, near the ancient waterfront. Dominating the terrace are a statue of M. Nonius Balbus, together with a memorial altar set up in his honour. Balbus was a native...

This is the frontal bas-relief of a Parthian king offering sacrifice to the god Heracles-Verethragna, patron god of royal dynasties, presently housed in room 310 of the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. 2nd-3rd century CE.

The remains of a thermopolium (cook-shop) that sold food and drink in Herculaneum. Eight earthenware jars that would have contained cereals, vegetables and ready-to-eat food are set in the counter.