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Attic plate depicting a Scythian archer, who is beardless and therefore possibly female. The archer is depicted with the traditional hip-slung bow case (gorytos) and a compound bow. Made by Epictetus, dated to 520-500 BCE. The British Museum...

The entrance to the subterranean Archaeological Museum of Vergina., in Macedon, Greece,

This map shows the major sources of trade goods in the Roman Empire, circa 200 CE. The map shows the sources of the following trade goods: grain, olive oil, slaves, wine, metals, textiles and wild animals.

Georgian empire with tributaries.

Queen Tamar of Georgia (r. 1184-1213), detail of a mural in the Vardzia Monastery in southern Georgia. 12th-13th-century. Tamar was the first ruling queen of Georgia and presided over a period of the state's greatest ever expansion.

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.