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The helmet of Gjergj Kastrioti, commonly known as Skanderbeg, an Albanian feudal lord and military commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. | This helmet was attributed to Skanderbeg only in the 2nd half of the 16th-century by Archduke Ferdinand II.

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The helmet of Gjergj Kastrioti, commonly known as Skanderbeg, an Albanian feudal lord and military commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. | This helmet was attributed to Skanderbeg only in the 2nd half of the 16th-century by Archduke Ferdinand II.

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The Aska figurine, dated to the 10th century, is considered the only known, explicit representation of a pregnant woman from the Viking Age. The silver figurine shows a pregnant woman, arms embracing her protruding belly, and wearing what appears to be a helmet with a noseguard.

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The Aska figurine, dated to the 10th century, is considered the only known, explicit representation of a pregnant woman from the Viking Age. The silver figurine shows a pregnant woman, arms embracing her protruding belly, and wearing what appears to be a helmet with a noseguard.

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The epitaph of Licinia Eucharis, an ancient Roman stage actress who died at the age of 14. She is one of the few ancient actresses known to have achieved fame and respect in her profession during the Roman Republic. The 1st century BCE epitaph on her tomb was written by her father

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The epitaph of Licinia Eucharis, an ancient Roman stage actress who died at the age of 14. She is one of the few ancient actresses known to have achieved fame and respect in her profession during the Roman Republic. The 1st century BCE epitaph on her tomb was written by her father

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Of the 240 known Phrygian inscriptions, only 2 contain more than 10 words. One of these 2 is the Areyastis Inscription, which has been carved in the first half of the 6th century BCE on the front of the rock monument dedicated to Mother Goddess cybele. Midas Valley, Turkey

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Of the 240 known Phrygian inscriptions, only 2 contain more than 10 words. One of these 2 is the Areyastis Inscription, which has been carved in the first half of the 6th century BCE on the front of the rock monument dedicated to Mother Goddess cybele. Midas Valley, Turkey

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The 2nd century CE Roman Barbegal watermill complex, a unique cluster of 16 waterwheels in southern France, was the first known attempt in Europe to set up an industrial-scale complex of machines. The mills had an estimated production capacity of 25 tonnes of flour per day

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The 2nd century CE Roman Barbegal watermill complex, a unique cluster of 16 waterwheels in southern France, was the first known attempt in Europe to set up an industrial-scale complex of machines. The mills had an estimated production capacity of 25 tonnes of flour per day

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A Roman marble head dated around 1st-2nd Century AD has been discovered by Greg Crawley, a construction worker driver while undertaking renovation works in Peterborough. Its bust was also discovered close to the site of the original find and were reassembled.

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A Roman marble head dated around 1st-2nd Century AD has been discovered by Greg Crawley, a construction worker driver while undertaking renovation works in Peterborough. Its bust was also discovered close to the site of the original find and were reassembled.

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This unusual plaited-straw helmet-shaped hat is very similar in both shape and ornament to contemporary steel military helmets. However, this highly decorative example was likely worn by a high-ranking official for festive peacetime occasions. 16th century

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This unusual plaited-straw helmet-shaped hat is very similar in both shape and ornament to contemporary steel military helmets. However, this highly decorative example was likely worn by a high-ranking official for festive peacetime occasions. 16th century

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A ceramic tankard decorated with ships. From the Ottoman Empire, late 16th century CE, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago

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A ceramic tankard decorated with ships. From the Ottoman Empire, late 16th century CE, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago

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A single emerald sculpted around a gold sleeve to be used as a ring. According to the Al Thani Collection, it was most probably used by one of the 16th century Mughal Emperors . India, 16th century

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A single emerald sculpted around a gold sleeve to be used as a ring. According to the Al Thani Collection, it was most probably used by one of the 16th century Mughal Emperors . India, 16th century

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The remains of a man executed by the breaking wheel in the 16th-18th century CE, and found in 2014 in Austria. Only a few archaeological discoveries of breaking wheel victims have been documented, since their bodies were often left exposed to environmental influences over a long period

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The remains of a man executed by the breaking wheel in the 16th-18th century CE, and found in 2014 in Austria. Only a few archaeological discoveries of breaking wheel victims have been documented, since their bodies were often left exposed to environmental influences over a long period

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Remains of 16th century catacombs of the Monastery of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Supraśl, Poland. It was aburial place for the monks and founders of the monastery, including the elite of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

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Remains of 16th century catacombs of the Monastery of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Supraśl, Poland. It was aburial place for the monks and founders of the monastery, including the elite of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

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Roman marble bust of military man. Object dated to the 2nd century CE. Found in Tomis, Romania.

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Roman marble bust of military man. Object dated to the 2nd century CE. Found in Tomis, Romania.

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Detail of an armor made in the 2nd half of the 16th century CE, in either France or Flanders. Now housed at the Louvre Museum

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Detail of an armor made in the 2nd half of the 16th century CE, in either France or Flanders. Now housed at the Louvre Museum

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Sword carried by Lord Clyde , Commander-in-chief in India , in the 1857 Indian mutiny,he was notorious for indiscriminate killings of rebels and civilians alike,victoria memorial,india

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Sword carried by Lord Clyde , Commander-in-chief in India , in the 1857 Indian mutiny,he was notorious for indiscriminate killings of rebels and civilians alike,victoria memorial,india

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The 5th century CE Margarita Tomb, from Copán in Honduras, is a multi–leveled tomb with one of the largest caches ever found associated with the burial of a Maya woman. Because she was found covered in red cinnabar, she is also known as the Lady in Red

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The 5th century CE Margarita Tomb, from Copán in Honduras, is a multi–leveled tomb with one of the largest caches ever found associated with the burial of a Maya woman. Because she was found covered in red cinnabar, she is also known as the Lady in Red

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Paintings of Hellenistic-era military armor, arms, and gear from the Tomb of Lyson) and Kallikles in ancient Mieza ~ Central Macedonia, dated 2nd century BC

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Paintings of Hellenistic-era military armor, arms, and gear from the Tomb of Lyson) and Kallikles in ancient Mieza ~ Central Macedonia, dated 2nd century BC

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