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A 12th century CE capital from the hermitage of Santa Cecilia in Palencia, Spain, depicting the Massacre of the Innocents, a biblical story in which Herod the Great, king of Judea, orders the execution of all male children who are 2 years old and under in the vicinity of Bethlehem

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A 12th century CE capital from the hermitage of Santa Cecilia in Palencia, Spain, depicting the Massacre of the Innocents, a biblical story in which Herod the Great, king of Judea, orders the execution of all male children who are 2 years old and under in the vicinity of Bethlehem

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The Treasure Foot of Basel Cathedral, dating to 1450, is an extraordinary reliquary crafted from silver, copper, gold, pearl, enamel, precious stones, and glass. It contains the bones of a child’s foot, traditionally associated with the massacre in Bethlehem ordered by King Herod.

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The Treasure Foot of Basel Cathedral, dating to 1450, is an extraordinary reliquary crafted from silver, copper, gold, pearl, enamel, precious stones, and glass. It contains the bones of a child’s foot, traditionally associated with the massacre in Bethlehem ordered by King Herod.

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A postcard from the turn of the 20th century; cartoon artwork depicting a woman using a parasol to swat away the stork bringing her a new-born child. The caption reads, "And the villain still pursues her."

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A postcard from the turn of the 20th century; cartoon artwork depicting a woman using a parasol to swat away the stork bringing her a new-born child. The caption reads, "And the villain still pursues her."

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Anna Maria von Stockhausen's corpse, cross-strapped in order to keep her from coming back undead. Anna was accused of Satanism by a priest, and sentenced to death in 1775 but spared by the executioner who refused to kill an innocent woman. She was then imprisoned until her death in 1781

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Anna Maria von Stockhausen's corpse, cross-strapped in order to keep her from coming back undead. Anna was accused of Satanism by a priest, and sentenced to death in 1775 but spared by the executioner who refused to kill an innocent woman. She was then imprisoned until her death in 1781

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General view of the chapel's east wall, a feature from the tomb of Khnumhotep II at Beni Hassan in Egypt. The murals depict Khnumhotep II, who was an ancient Egyptian Great Chief of the Oryx nome, hunting in the marshes. 20th century BCE

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General view of the chapel's east wall, a feature from the tomb of Khnumhotep II at Beni Hassan in Egypt. The murals depict Khnumhotep II, who was an ancient Egyptian Great Chief of the Oryx nome, hunting in the marshes. 20th century BCE

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An engraving from "Monsters from all parts of the ancient and modern world" by Giovanni Battista de' Cavalieri, corresponding to a depiction of Wewe Gombel, a vengeful ghost in Javanese mythology who kidnaps children and hides them under her breasts. 1585 CE, British Museum

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An engraving from "Monsters from all parts of the ancient and modern world" by Giovanni Battista de' Cavalieri, corresponding to a depiction of Wewe Gombel, a vengeful ghost in Javanese mythology who kidnaps children and hides them under her breasts. 1585 CE, British Museum

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DNA extracted from bones and teeth in a 4600-year-old stone age burial has provided the earliest evidence for the nuclear family as a social structure. The grave which was found in Germany, consists of 2 parents and 2 sons who were buried together after being killed in a violent conflict

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DNA extracted from bones and teeth in a 4600-year-old stone age burial has provided the earliest evidence for the nuclear family as a social structure. The grave which was found in Germany, consists of 2 parents and 2 sons who were buried together after being killed in a violent conflict

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A restored mural depicting seven female figures with raised hands and exposed breasts, reassembled from numerous fragments. The mural, which had sunk in Lake Constance in Germany almost 6,000 years ago, is the oldest figurative wall painting north of the Alps

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A restored mural depicting seven female figures with raised hands and exposed breasts, reassembled from numerous fragments. The mural, which had sunk in Lake Constance in Germany almost 6,000 years ago, is the oldest figurative wall painting north of the Alps

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A miniature model of a Chinese garden, coloured with blue kingfisher feathers, called TianTsui - a style of Chinese art from the Qing dynasty, 19th century

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A miniature model of a Chinese garden, coloured with blue kingfisher feathers, called TianTsui - a style of Chinese art from the Qing dynasty, 19th century

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A Mosque Relief Panel Depicting 2 Garudas and an Elephant From Duchy of Kalinyamat in the end of 16th Century. Collection of Ledien University Digital Library. Can you find them? Answer in comment.

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A Mosque Relief Panel Depicting 2 Garudas and an Elephant From Duchy of Kalinyamat in the end of 16th Century. Collection of Ledien University Digital Library. Can you find them? Answer in comment.

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Heraldic signet ring featuring a carnelian in the form of an openable book with biblical verses and rich decoration, gold and enamel, Germany, 19th century

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Heraldic signet ring featuring a carnelian in the form of an openable book with biblical verses and rich decoration, gold and enamel, Germany, 19th century

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The Chinese method of execution by Lingchi, "slow slicing" or "death by a thousand cuts: A female prisoner tied to a cross is having small areas of her body sliced away by an executioner. Gouache painting on rice paper, c. 1850.

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The Chinese method of execution by Lingchi, "slow slicing" or "death by a thousand cuts: A female prisoner tied to a cross is having small areas of her body sliced away by an executioner. Gouache painting on rice paper, c. 1850.

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Sandby borg is an Iron Age ringfort, in Sweden, that was the scene of a massacre in the 5th century CE. The victims of the massacre discovered so far, all males, were never buried but are found lying as they fell. 5 deposits of exquisite jewelry were also discovered hidden in the fort

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Sandby borg is an Iron Age ringfort, in Sweden, that was the scene of a massacre in the 5th century CE. The victims of the massacre discovered so far, all males, were never buried but are found lying as they fell. 5 deposits of exquisite jewelry were also discovered hidden in the fort

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A Shatkona seal from Simraungadh, the capital of the 'Karnats of Mithila' Dynasty of Bihar, India which dates back to 14th century. Shatkona is the Hindu version of a six-pointed star , representing the union of the divine masculine and feminine principles.

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A Shatkona seal from Simraungadh, the capital of the 'Karnats of Mithila' Dynasty of Bihar, India which dates back to 14th century. Shatkona is the Hindu version of a six-pointed star , representing the union of the divine masculine and feminine principles.

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A Manichæan silk painting of the Buddha-Jesus, from the Southern Song Dynasty, c.12-13th century CE. A syncretic figure is seated in lotus position. He holds a red lotus, in which rests a golden cross. He is haloed by a Christian nimbus, and rests under a Buddhist chatra .

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A Manichæan silk painting of the Buddha-Jesus, from the Southern Song Dynasty, c.12-13th century CE. A syncretic figure is seated in lotus position. He holds a red lotus, in which rests a golden cross. He is haloed by a Christian nimbus, and rests under a Buddhist chatra .

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A 12th century stone carving of a man who is riding some mythical animal, from Baleshwar Temple of Champawat, Uttarakhand, India. It belongs to the era of the Chand Dynasty of Kumaon, Uttarakhand, India.

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A 12th century stone carving of a man who is riding some mythical animal, from Baleshwar Temple of Champawat, Uttarakhand, India. It belongs to the era of the Chand Dynasty of Kumaon, Uttarakhand, India.

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A gold stater from the ancient city of Tarentum in Italy, depicting on the obverse the youthful head of Herakles wearing lion skin. 281-276 BCE

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A gold stater from the ancient city of Tarentum in Italy, depicting on the obverse the youthful head of Herakles wearing lion skin. 281-276 BCE

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Mosaic in the Basilica of San Vitale depicting one of the central examples of Byzantine art and architecture, completed in 547 A.D. It is the only major church from the period of Roman Emperor Justinians reign that survives intact.

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Mosaic in the Basilica of San Vitale depicting one of the central examples of Byzantine art and architecture, completed in 547 A.D. It is the only major church from the period of Roman Emperor Justinians reign that survives intact.

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A Byzantine ivory panel depicting the last judgement. From Constantinople, 11th century CE, now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London

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A Byzantine ivory panel depicting the last judgement. From Constantinople, 11th century CE, now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London

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