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As seen in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein: the Fisk Coffin, mid-19th century, its airtight seal and metal construction was designed to prevent decay, allowing bodies to be preserved for burial

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As seen in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein: the Fisk Coffin, mid-19th century, its airtight seal and metal construction was designed to prevent decay, allowing bodies to be preserved for burial

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While preparing for construction of a housing development in Stuttgart, Germany, an ancient horse cemetery with more than 100 burials was discovered that was used by the Roman cavalry unit stationed nearby in the second century C.E.

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While preparing for construction of a housing development in Stuttgart, Germany, an ancient horse cemetery with more than 100 burials was discovered that was used by the Roman cavalry unit stationed nearby in the second century C.E.

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The Hammerum Girl found in grave 83 at the Hammerum burial site in Denmark, 78-313 CE. All that remain of the deceased was her hair and her clothing, but it was the best-preserved Danish Iron Age textile from an inhumation grave. The picture on the right is a reconstruction of her dress

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The Hammerum Girl found in grave 83 at the Hammerum burial site in Denmark, 78-313 CE. All that remain of the deceased was her hair and her clothing, but it was the best-preserved Danish Iron Age textile from an inhumation grave. The picture on the right is a reconstruction of her dress

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19th-century Irish needlework instruction book titled “A Concise Account of the Mode of Instructing in Needle Work,” printed in Dublin in 1833.The book served as a portfolio for girls , likely from orphanages, demonstrating skills in sewing, embroidery,knitting ETC to potential employers.

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19th-century Irish needlework instruction book titled “A Concise Account of the Mode of Instructing in Needle Work,” printed in Dublin in 1833.The book served as a portfolio for girls , likely from orphanages, demonstrating skills in sewing, embroidery,knitting ETC to potential employers.

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The round tower, at the Kilmacduagh Monastery in Ireland, is notable both for being well-preserved but also because of its heavy lean, over half a metre from the vertical. The tower is over 30 metres tall, and probably dates from the 10th century CE

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The round tower, at the Kilmacduagh Monastery in Ireland, is notable both for being well-preserved but also because of its heavy lean, over half a metre from the vertical. The tower is over 30 metres tall, and probably dates from the 10th century CE

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Chateau de Sully-sur-Loire is a castle, constructed along several centuries, converted to a palatial seigneurial residence, in Loiret, France. It is a chateau-fort, a true castle surrounded with a defensive moat, built to control one of the few sites where the Loire can be forded.

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Chateau de Sully-sur-Loire is a castle, constructed along several centuries, converted to a palatial seigneurial residence, in Loiret, France. It is a chateau-fort, a true castle surrounded with a defensive moat, built to control one of the few sites where the Loire can be forded.

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The Jethavanaramaya Stupa in Sri Lanka, made using 93.3 million bricks was 122 meters tall when it was completed and held the title for the world's 3rd tallest man-made structure at one point. It was renovated to its current height of 71 meters in the 12th century

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The Jethavanaramaya Stupa in Sri Lanka, made using 93.3 million bricks was 122 meters tall when it was completed and held the title for the world's 3rd tallest man-made structure at one point. It was renovated to its current height of 71 meters in the 12th century

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Then and Now: Apadana Palace of Persepolis in ancient Iran was started construction by the order of Darius the Great and finished by his son Xerxes. Today, several of the palace's columns stands, its stairways remains in place and the walls contains countless of well-preserved reliefs.

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Then and Now: Apadana Palace of Persepolis in ancient Iran was started construction by the order of Darius the Great and finished by his son Xerxes. Today, several of the palace's columns stands, its stairways remains in place and the walls contains countless of well-preserved reliefs.

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Underground Roundel, London, UK, 1908. From its humble beginnings as a platform name board at the beginning of the 20th century and after many attempts to redesign it – or even get rid of it completely- the roundel now provides a unified identity for all London’s transport services.

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Underground Roundel, London, UK, 1908. From its humble beginnings as a platform name board at the beginning of the 20th century and after many attempts to redesign it – or even get rid of it completely- the roundel now provides a unified identity for all London’s transport services.

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2nd century CE Roman pipe burial from Wales. Within the tomb was a lead canister containing cremated bones and a piece of linen bearing traces of frankincense. Pipe burials are thought to have allowed relatives to pour blood or wine into the container to nourish the soul of the deceased

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2nd century CE Roman pipe burial from Wales. Within the tomb was a lead canister containing cremated bones and a piece of linen bearing traces of frankincense. Pipe burials are thought to have allowed relatives to pour blood or wine into the container to nourish the soul of the deceased

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The Uunartoq disc is an 11th century CE wooden disk fragment found in Uunartoq, Greenland. Annotations denote elements for its possible usage as a sun compass. When the shadow is aligned with the shadow lines, North is up. Incisions in that direction permit measuring the shadow length

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The Uunartoq disc is an 11th century CE wooden disk fragment found in Uunartoq, Greenland. Annotations denote elements for its possible usage as a sun compass. When the shadow is aligned with the shadow lines, North is up. Incisions in that direction permit measuring the shadow length

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House or hut shaped Jewellery box with lid,two bronze fittings on the top and with metallic locker resting on four bronze legs.Painted panels represented floral designs,cupids and standing ladies,men,wines.19th century ce,naples italy,porcelain,salarjung museum,india

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House or hut shaped Jewellery box with lid,two bronze fittings on the top and with metallic locker resting on four bronze legs.Painted panels represented floral designs,cupids and standing ladies,men,wines.19th century ce,naples italy,porcelain,salarjung museum,india

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The Topplerschlösschen is a small late medieval residential tower in the Tauber valley, in Germany, built in 1388 CE by Heinrich Toppler, the mayor of Rothenburg, as a summer residence. The fully preserved building is furnished with furniture from the 16th to the 19th centuries

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The Topplerschlösschen is a small late medieval residential tower in the Tauber valley, in Germany, built in 1388 CE by Heinrich Toppler, the mayor of Rothenburg, as a summer residence. The fully preserved building is furnished with furniture from the 16th to the 19th centuries

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During World War II, the statue of David, which was made by Michelangelo between 1501 and 1504, was wrapped in sand bags before being encased in bricks to prevent destruction from bombings

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During World War II, the statue of David, which was made by Michelangelo between 1501 and 1504, was wrapped in sand bags before being encased in bricks to prevent destruction from bombings

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Seige rocket,it was used to open fire upon a besieging enemy from above the gates and bastions of the Fort, and certain men called "Bandars"were hired in the force for this purpose.17th century ad,victoria memorial kolkata india

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Seige rocket,it was used to open fire upon a besieging enemy from above the gates and bastions of the Fort, and certain men called "Bandars"were hired in the force for this purpose.17th century ad,victoria memorial kolkata india

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The costumes of kings, royal mothers and a bishop from medieval Nubia have been reconstructed by Polish scientists and designers based on 10th-13th centuries CE paintings that once decorated the walls of the cathedral in Faras, Sudan

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The costumes of kings, royal mothers and a bishop from medieval Nubia have been reconstructed by Polish scientists and designers based on 10th-13th centuries CE paintings that once decorated the walls of the cathedral in Faras, Sudan

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A picture of the Minoan Palace of Minos in Crete, and a reconstruction of the palace as it may have appeared in its heyday. Built between 1900-1350 BCE, the palace was a complex of buildings which served as a combination religious and administrative centre rather than a royal residence

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A picture of the Minoan Palace of Minos in Crete, and a reconstruction of the palace as it may have appeared in its heyday. Built between 1900-1350 BCE, the palace was a complex of buildings which served as a combination religious and administrative centre rather than a royal residence

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The Library of Celsus in ancient Ephesus was built in the 2nd century AD, with marble columns, carved capitals and deeply detailed coffers designed to impress from every angle, ruins feature impressive stonework that has remained remarkably preserved for nearly 2,000 years

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The Library of Celsus in ancient Ephesus was built in the 2nd century AD, with marble columns, carved capitals and deeply detailed coffers designed to impress from every angle, ruins feature impressive stonework that has remained remarkably preserved for nearly 2,000 years

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