Images

A depiction on the Bayeux Tapestry (1067-1079 CE) of the funeral of Edward the Confessor, king of England from 1042 to 1066 CE. The building is Westminster Abbey, which Edward founded. (Centre Guillaume le Conquérant, Bayeux, France)

This image shows the different major types of Roman gladius hispaniensis, the most well-known sword of the Roman army. The image shows the following gladius types: - Republican Gladius - Mainz Gladius - Pompeian Gladius

Silver coin of Ardashir I (r. 224-240 CE) Minted in Ctesiphon, Sassanian Empire. British Museum

Rock relief of Ardashir I (r. 224-240 CE). Naqsh-e Rostam.

The great standing arch of Taq Kasra at Ctesiphon may have been constructed under Shapur I (r. 240-270 CE) along the lines of the vision of his father, Ardashir I (r. 224-240 CE).

Edward the Confessor (r. 1042-1066 CE) with Harold Godwinson (left), from the Bayeux Tapestry (1067-1079 CE). (Centre Guillaume le Conquérant, Bayeux, France)

A 15th century CE medieval manuscript illustration showing Richard II of England (r. 1377-1399 CE) meeting the rebels of the 1381 CE Peasants' Revolt in London. (National Library of France, Paris)

Incomplete model chariot from the Oxus Treasure. Achaemenid Period (550-330 BCE) British Museum

Gold appliques from the Oxus Treasure. Achaemenid Period (550-330 BCE). British Museum.

Votive gold plaques from the Oxus Treasure. Achaemenid Period (550-330 BCE) British Museum