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Mongol Warrior Helmet
An iron and felt helmet of a Mongol warrior (13-14th century CE).
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The Golden Horde Defeated at Kulikovo
Detail of a 19-century CE painting depicting the Battle of Kulikovo (1380 CE).
By Ivan Blinov, on display at the State Historical Museum, Moscow.
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Battle of the Ugra River
Battle of the Ugra River (1480 CE). Miniature from a 16th-century CE Russian chronicle.
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Battle of Kulikovo
Illustration from the 15th-century CE Russian literary work "Tale of the Mamai Massacre"
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Two-storey Building, Herculaneum
A two-storey building at Herculaneum. The town was buried under ash and lava following th eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. It is very rare for upper stories of Roman buildings with their wooden elements to survive.
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Villa of Neptune and Amphitrite, Herculaneum
Villa of Neptune and Amphitrite, Herculaneum. The famous wall mosaic and its subjects gives the villa its name.
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Peaches Fresco, Herculaneum
A detail of a wall fresco showing peaches and a water jug, Herculaneum. From the House of the Stags, c. 50 CE. (National Archaeological Museum, Naples)
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Woman with Garland of Olive Leaves, Herculaneum
A detail of a fresco from Herculaneum showing a woman wearing a crown of olive leaves. Likely 1st century CE.
National Archaeological Museum, Naples.
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Map of the Mongol Empire
A map of the Mongol Empire at its greatest extent, showing capitals and major cities.
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Mongol Horseman with Bow & Arrow
A Chinese painting of a Mongol horseman with bow and arrow. Made in China, during the Song Dynasty (1644 - 1912 CE). Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk. Painting: 68 x 44.5 cm. (26 3/4 x 17 1/2 in.) Mount: 237 x 63.5 cm. (93 5/16 x 25...
