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Copper Curency Ingot, Luba Kingdom
A copper cross used as a currency by such central African states as the Kingdom of Luba (15-19th century CE). Height: 19.5 cm. (British Museum, London)
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Thucydides Mosaic
Thucydides Mosaic from Jerash, Jordan.
Roman, 3rd century CE, Pergamon Museum, Berlin.
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Ancient Roman Marketplace
An artist's impression of what life on an ancient Roman forum (marketplace) would look like. Image by Mateusz Przeklasa, reproduced with permission courtesy of Ancient History Magazine / Karwansaray Publishers.
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Château Gaillard, Les Andelys - Reconstruction
This animation shows the ruins of Château Gaillard (Les Andelys, France) being reconstructed to what it might have looked. The castle was first built in 1196 CE by Richard I of England. Created by NeoMam...
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Coronation Banquet of George IV, Westminster Hall
An oil painting of the sumptuous coronation banquet of George IV of England (r. 1820-1830 CE) in Westminster Hall in 1821 CE. (Museum of London)
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The Coronation of George IV, Westminster Abbey
An illustration showing the interior of Westminster Abbey during the coronation ceremony of George IV of England (r. 1820-1830 CE) in 1821 CE. (National Portrait Gallery)
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Evening Reading
Autumn Evening Reading
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Roman Defeat
Artist's impression of a Roman defeat.
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Map of the Spread of the Plague in Europe, 1346 - 1353
This map illustrates the spread of the 14th-century plague pandemic, the “Black Death,” which swept across Europe and the Middle East between 1346 and 1353. Originating in Central Asia, it traveled...
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Danse Macabre in St. Mary's Church, Beram
"Dance of the Dead" fresco from the Church of St. Mary in Beram, Croatia. Painted by Vincent of Kastav, 1471. Artwork depicting the "Danse Macabre" motif became popular in Europe after the Black Death.
