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A reconstruction of the Temple of Vejovis in Rome, based on archaeological findings. It had a unique layout, with a horizontally oriented cella (the central worship area), as opposed to the usual vertical orientation. This was necessary to...

A colossal statue of Vejovis (also spelled Vediovis or Veiovis), recovered in a 1939 CE excavation of the Temple of Vejovis in Rome. The head is missing, but long locks of curly hair drape the statue's chest, suggesting a youthful, Apollo-like...

A folio of the Magna Carta with the clause on equal access to justice for all freemen. The Charter was first signed by King John in 1215 CE and then reaffirmed by his son and successor Henry III (r. 1216-1272 CE) in 1225 CE. (Cotton MS Augustus...

A 14th century CE manuscript illustration showing King John of England (r. 1199-1216 CE) hunting. 'De Rege Johanne', folio 116. (British Library, London)

The Magna Carta with the royal seal. The Charter was first signed by King John in 1215 CE and then reaffirmed by his son and successor Henry III (r. 1216-1272 CE) in 1225 CE. (MS 46144, British Library, London,

A 14th century CE manuscript illustration depicting King Aethelwulf of Wessex, r. 839-858 CE. ('Genealogical Chronicle of the English Kings', British Library, London)

Moe Dunford playing the role of Aethelwulf, King of Wessex (r. 839-858 CE), in the TV series Vikings. Photo by HISTORY - © The HISTORY Channel

Moe Dunford as Aethelwulf, King of Wessex (r. 839-858 CE), in the TV series Vikings. Photo by HISTORY - © The HISTORY Channel

A 13th century CE manuscript illustration depicting King Egbert of Wessex, r. 802-839 CE. ('Genealogical Chronicle of the English Kings', British Library, London)

Linus Roache as Ecbert, a character based on King Egbert of Wessex (r. 802-839 CE) in the TV series Vikings. Photo by HISTORY - © 2016 The HISTORY Channel