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This painting comes from an illuminated manuscript of "The History of Genghis Khan". The illustration depicts the Siege of Baghdad (1258 CE) by Hulegu Khan (1218 - 1265 CE), the grandson of Genghis Khan (c. 1162/67-1227 CE). The illumination...

The extent of the empire of Genghis Khan (c. 1162/67-1227 CE) upon his death in 1227 CE, along with the extents of several major contemporaneous states.

The Mongol Empire during the reign of Kublai Khan (r. 1260 - 1294 CE).

Mongol warriors pursue Bela IV, king of Hungary (r. 1235-1270 CE). A 19th century CE reporduction of an original illustration in the Chronicum Pictum, 1368 CE. (Széchényi National Library, Budapest)

A 16th century CE chronicle illustration of the Mongol sack of Suzdal in 1238 CE.

The Temple of Jupiter dominates the north side of the Forum of Pompeii, with Mount Vesuvius looming behind it. After the town became a Roman colony in 80 BCE, the temple became a Capitolium, a temple dedicated to the capitoline triad (Jupiter...

The Odeon in Pompeii was a small roofed theatre used for musical and singing performances as well as for miming, the most popular theatrical genre at the time. The building was built around 80-75 BCE and had a seating capacity of about 1,500...

The quadrangular portico located behind the stage of the Large Theatre of Pompeii was originally designed as a space for the audience to stroll in during the intervals of the theatre shows. After the earthquake of 62 CE, the building changed...

The Large Theatre of Pompeii was built in the 2nd century BCE in the Greek type and carved into the natural slope of the hill. During the reign of Augustus, the theatre was significantly restored and enlarged according to the Roman style...

The Temple of Isis in Pompeii dates from the 2nd century BCE and was dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis whose cult was widespread throughout the Roman Empire. It was totally rebuilt after the earthquake of 62 CE at the expense of the...