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Right hand of the Nike of Samothrace
The right hand of the Nike of Samothrace with two restored fingers (Louvre, Ma 2369bis). Image photo-edited by Branko van Oppen.
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Michael VIII Palaiologos
Michael VIII Palaiologos (r. 1259-1281 CE)
Miniature from the manuscript of Pachymeres' Historia, 14th century CE. Munich, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek.
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John III Doukas Vatatzes
John III Doukas Vatatzes, Emperor of Nicaea (1222–1254 CE)
15th century CE manuscript, History of John Zonaras, Mutinensis gr.122, f.294r, Biblioteca Estense Universitaria, Modena.
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Katsuren Castle, Okinawa
Katsuren castle, Okinawa, Japan. 12th century CE.
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Zakimi Castle Walls, Okinawa
A section of the outer limestone walls of Zakimi castle, Okinawa, Japan. The Ryukyu Kingdom, 15th century CE.
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Seiden Hall, Shuri Castle
The Seiden royal audience hall of Shuri Castle, Okinawa, Japan. Today's building is a fully reconstructed version of the medieval building which was destroyed in 1945 CE.
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Shuri Castle Walls
The fortification walls and Kankaimon gate of Shuri Castle, Okinawa, Japan. 14th century CE.
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Oil Bottle with Tragic Mask
Red-figured squat lekythos (oil-bottle) with a tragic mask (perhaps Electra's) and a stage.
Made in Lucania, Italy, c. 360-320 BCE.
British Museum, London.
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Wako Raids During the 16th century CE
A map showing the raids made by wako pirates during the 16th century CE.
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Wako & Chinese Naval Battle
An 18th century CE illustration showing a naval battle between Japanese pirates (wako) and Chinese naval ships. (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam)
