Images

Namdaemun Gate, Seoul, South Korea. Taken in 2006 CE before a fire caused extensive damage in 2008 CE.

Donggwoldo (Painting of the Eastern Palaces), painting depicting the Chandeok and Changgyeong Palaces in Seoul, South Korea, by an unknown Joseon artist, c. 1828 CE. Dong-A University Museum, Busan.

Geunjeon, the throne room building of Gyeongbuk Palace in Seoul, South Korea, originally built by the Joseon Dynasty in the late 14th century CE.

Mongyudowondo (Dream Journey to the Peach Blossom Land), painting by An Gyenon, 1447 CE.

Namdaemun Gate in Seoul, South Korea, built during the Joseon Dynasty.

A detail from an Attic red-figure krater showing Helen of Troy. Made c. 450 BCE. (Louvre, Paris)

A sculpture showing the birth of Helen of Troy. Helen's mother was Leda who was seduced by Zeus when he was disguised as a swan. Limestone, made in the 5th century BCE. (Archaeological Museum of Metapontum, Italy)

A detail of a scene from an Attic spouted krater perhaps showing the abduction/elopement of Helen of Troy with Paris which sparked off the Trojan War. Other interpretations include Ariadne and Theseus as the two figures. Made c. 735 BCE...

Statue of Roger Williams (l. 1603-1683 CE), founder of Providence, in the Roger Williams Park, Providence, Rhode Island.

Stilicho, a Vandal, the Roman magister utriusque militiae. Illustration from The Roman Soldier by Amédée Forestier, 1927 CE.