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Three faces of fired clay, representing the cycle of life and death, from ancient Mexico. An old toothless man, shown in two halves, encloses the young man in the middle. The divided face of a corpse frames both. Probably Aztec, c. 1300 CE

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Three faces of fired clay, representing the cycle of life and death, from ancient Mexico. An old toothless man, shown in two halves, encloses the young man in the middle. The divided face of a corpse frames both. Probably Aztec, c. 1300 CE

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These clay sculpture are part of a group known as the 11 Lords of Cacaxtla, found in San Miguel del Milagro. These sculptures, which at one time were part of an important building, probably represent priests or deities, dressed in headdresses and elaborate costumes. 600-1000 CE, Mexico

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These clay sculpture are part of a group known as the 11 Lords of Cacaxtla, found in San Miguel del Milagro. These sculptures, which at one time were part of an important building, probably represent priests or deities, dressed in headdresses and elaborate costumes. 600-1000 CE, Mexico

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Bronze statue of a young man. The figure shown is in the middle of a prayer - hence its name "Praying Boy". The object was found in Rhodes, and is dated to the 3rd century BCE.

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Bronze statue of a young man. The figure shown is in the middle of a prayer - hence its name "Praying Boy". The object was found in Rhodes, and is dated to the 3rd century BCE.

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An unusual Roman mosaic showing the plan of the building , probably public or private baths. The mosaic probably dates from the middle of the 3rd century CE.

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An unusual Roman mosaic showing the plan of the building , probably public or private baths. The mosaic probably dates from the middle of the 3rd century CE.

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An ancient Greek drachm from Knossos, in Crete, depicting the goddess Hera on one side and a labyrinth on the other, representing the city's identity and its connection to the famous myth of the Minotaur

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An ancient Greek drachm from Knossos, in Crete, depicting the goddess Hera on one side and a labyrinth on the other, representing the city's identity and its connection to the famous myth of the Minotaur

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An ancient sculpture showing a Greek strategist. The marble object was discovered in Herculaneum and is dated to the 1st century CE. It is probably a copy of a Greek original from the 5th century BCE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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An ancient sculpture showing a Greek strategist. The marble object was discovered in Herculaneum and is dated to the 1st century CE. It is probably a copy of a Greek original from the 5th century BCE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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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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A 4th century CE Roman mosaic from the villa of Pompeianus, in Algeria, representing the estate and the owner's horses. The bottom picture shows a detail from the mosaic, which depicts a race horse and an inscription which says "Whether you win or not, we love you Polidoxus"

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A 4th century CE Roman mosaic from the villa of Pompeianus, in Algeria, representing the estate and the owner's horses. The bottom picture shows a detail from the mosaic, which depicts a race horse and an inscription which says "Whether you win or not, we love you Polidoxus"

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"La Parisienne", aka the Minoan Lady, is a fresco fragment from the Palace of Knossos in Crete, dated around 1400 BC. It depicts a young woman in profile with large, black-outlined eyes, bright red lips, fair skin and black hair, often interpreted as a priestess due to her attire...

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"La Parisienne", aka the Minoan Lady, is a fresco fragment from the Palace of Knossos in Crete, dated around 1400 BC. It depicts a young woman in profile with large, black-outlined eyes, bright red lips, fair skin and black hair, often interpreted as a priestess due to her attire...

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The "Cape of Charlemagne" is a large red silk cloak woven with gold on silver threads and adorned with 4 eagles, griffons and roses. The cope was probably made in 1204 CE, and was in fact the coronation mantle of Frederick II, King of Sicily and Holy Roman Emperor

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The "Cape of Charlemagne" is a large red silk cloak woven with gold on silver threads and adorned with 4 eagles, griffons and roses. The cope was probably made in 1204 CE, and was in fact the coronation mantle of Frederick II, King of Sicily and Holy Roman Emperor

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Incredible flower vase in a German painting from 1490. The ornament and the 5-pass opening have the shape of stylized lily blossoms, matching the actual flowers. Is anything like that preserved from the middle ages?

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Incredible flower vase in a German painting from 1490. The ornament and the 5-pass opening have the shape of stylized lily blossoms, matching the actual flowers. Is anything like that preserved from the middle ages?

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Bust showing a Roman, probably from the beginning of the 2nd century CE - the reign of Emperor Caracalla. This is indicated by the hairstyle and beard. The artifact is in the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles .

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Bust showing a Roman, probably from the beginning of the 2nd century CE - the reign of Emperor Caracalla. This is indicated by the hairstyle and beard. The artifact is in the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles .

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A pictograph found in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, may depict a supernova that was first observed on July 4, 1054 CE. It shows the supernova next to a crescent moon and a human hand. Next to it, is a barely visible pictograph that may be a representation of Halley’s Comet

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A pictograph found in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, may depict a supernova that was first observed on July 4, 1054 CE. It shows the supernova next to a crescent moon and a human hand. Next to it, is a barely visible pictograph that may be a representation of Halley’s Comet

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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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The Rothschild Orpheus Cup, made in Vienna and Prague between 1600 and 1642 CE, features a base with Atlas, a bowl with scenes from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and a lid depicting Orpheus and Diana. Made of gold, enamel and rubies, it's now housed at the Metropolitan Museum

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The Rothschild Orpheus Cup, made in Vienna and Prague between 1600 and 1642 CE, features a base with Atlas, a bowl with scenes from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and a lid depicting Orpheus and Diana. Made of gold, enamel and rubies, it's now housed at the Metropolitan Museum

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