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A Greek and a Persian sharing drink for the first time since 491 BC, in a paper memorial commemorating the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between Greece and Iran in November 1902.

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A Greek and a Persian sharing drink for the first time since 491 BC, in a paper memorial commemorating the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between Greece and Iran in November 1902.

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Over 30 film reels from the Qajar Empire have been discovered at Golestan Palace, dated to 1896–1907. They contain some of the earliest footage in Iran’s history, featuring Persian celebrations during that period, government officials in royal palaces, and the dawn of the country’s cinema.

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Over 30 film reels from the Qajar Empire have been discovered at Golestan Palace, dated to 1896–1907. They contain some of the earliest footage in Iran’s history, featuring Persian celebrations during that period, government officials in royal palaces, and the dawn of the country’s cinema.

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For the first time, Greece, Iran and Egypt have issued a joint statement at the United Nations, calling on certain museums to repatriate all remaining "looted cultural property to their rightful owners."

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For the first time, Greece, Iran and Egypt have issued a joint statement at the United Nations, calling on certain museums to repatriate all remaining "looted cultural property to their rightful owners."

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Commemoration medal of the first indian Industrial Exhibition of nagpore,1865,front is bust of then british bombay governer,and reverse is commemoration text,on display at victoria memorial,kolkata india

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Commemoration medal of the first indian Industrial Exhibition of nagpore,1865,front is bust of then british bombay governer,and reverse is commemoration text,on display at victoria memorial,kolkata india

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Silver commemorative medal for the Missouri Native American Association, an organization dedicated to supporting nativism, the policy of favoring native born residents over immigrants in employment and in public office, 1841.

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Silver commemorative medal for the Missouri Native American Association, an organization dedicated to supporting nativism, the policy of favoring native born residents over immigrants in employment and in public office, 1841.

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Terracotta red-figure kylix . Greek, Attic, decoration attributed to the vase painter Douris, ca. 470 BC. Metropolitan Museum of Art collection. See exterior with women and youths in museum link in comments

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Terracotta red-figure kylix . Greek, Attic, decoration attributed to the vase painter Douris, ca. 470 BC. Metropolitan Museum of Art collection. See exterior with women and youths in museum link in comments

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Silver Medal commemorating proclamation of queen victoria as empress of india in 1st jan 1877,the "hind ka kaiser"means emperor/empress in hindi,victoria memorial india

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Silver Medal commemorating proclamation of queen victoria as empress of india in 1st jan 1877,the "hind ka kaiser"means emperor/empress in hindi,victoria memorial india

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The Pyramid of Cestius is a Roman Era pyramid in Rome, Italy, built as a tomb between 18-12 BCE for Gaius Cestius, a member of the Epulones religious corporation. The pyramid measures 29.6 m square at the base and stands 37 m high

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The Pyramid of Cestius is a Roman Era pyramid in Rome, Italy, built as a tomb between 18-12 BCE for Gaius Cestius, a member of the Epulones religious corporation. The pyramid measures 29.6 m square at the base and stands 37 m high

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A pedestal-shaped pottery vessel, found at Tall-e Jari in Iran, depicting dancing men. 5000-4000 BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Iran

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A pedestal-shaped pottery vessel, found at Tall-e Jari in Iran, depicting dancing men. 5000-4000 BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Iran

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The Great Equestrian Armorial of the Golden Fleece, made between 1429-1461 CE, is an illuminated manuscript that contains full-page equestrian portraits of 79 knights of the order, represented in full heraldic dress and in combat position for jousting. Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal, France

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The Great Equestrian Armorial of the Golden Fleece, made between 1429-1461 CE, is an illuminated manuscript that contains full-page equestrian portraits of 79 knights of the order, represented in full heraldic dress and in combat position for jousting. Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal, France

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Archaeologist Friedrich Krefter standing at the Gate of All Nations in 1930—the entrance to Persepolis, dating to 550–330 BC, Iran.

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Archaeologist Friedrich Krefter standing at the Gate of All Nations in 1930—the entrance to Persepolis, dating to 550–330 BC, Iran.

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Terracotta kylix with boy carrying a writing tablet. Greek, Attic, ca. 460 BC. Red figure decoration attributed to the Painter of Munich 2660. See museum link in comments for cup exterior showing boys holding papyrus scrolls. Metropolitan Museum of Art collection

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Terracotta kylix with boy carrying a writing tablet. Greek, Attic, ca. 460 BC. Red figure decoration attributed to the Painter of Munich 2660. See museum link in comments for cup exterior showing boys holding papyrus scrolls. Metropolitan Museum of Art collection

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Wahbarz, a local Persian king, grabbing a defeated Greek hoplite by their hair, depicted on a coin from 200 BC. It commemorates a local uprising in ancient Iran against Greco-Macedonian forces after Alexander’s conquests.

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Wahbarz, a local Persian king, grabbing a defeated Greek hoplite by their hair, depicted on a coin from 200 BC. It commemorates a local uprising in ancient Iran against Greco-Macedonian forces after Alexander’s conquests.

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The Greek Serpentine Column that commemorated the Battle of Platea, and the Egyptian obelisk of Thutmose III brought from Karnak by Theodosius I, set in their original Roman relocation place in the spina of what was the circus of Constantinople for over fifteen centuries...

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The Greek Serpentine Column that commemorated the Battle of Platea, and the Egyptian obelisk of Thutmose III brought from Karnak by Theodosius I, set in their original Roman relocation place in the spina of what was the circus of Constantinople for over fifteen centuries...

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Vimy Memorial detail, The Spirit of Sacrifice and The Passing of the Torch. Vimy, France. This site is dedicated to the men of the Canadian Expeditionary Force killed during the Great War and serves as the place of commemoration for the WWI Canadian soldiers who have no known grave

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Vimy Memorial detail, The Spirit of Sacrifice and The Passing of the Torch. Vimy, France. This site is dedicated to the men of the Canadian Expeditionary Force killed during the Great War and serves as the place of commemoration for the WWI Canadian soldiers who have no known grave

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