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Oheka Castle
Oheka Castle, built by the industrialist Otto Herman Kahn (l. 1867-1934), is one of the best-known luxury hotels of Long Island, NY, USA today. In its time as a private residence, it was the site of the kind of lavish parties which inspired...
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Chester's Roman Amphitheatre
Hand-painted trompe l'oeil mural in Chester's Roman amphitheatre by Gary Drostle. Amphitheatre dates from the 1st century CE.
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Jade Death Mask of Kinich Janaab Pakal
The jade death mask of Maya king Kinich Janaab Pakal, c. 683 CE, Palenque. (National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City)
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Macedonian Phalanx
An illustration of the Macedonian phalanx.
Hellenic War Museum, Athens, Greece.
Photo taken in 2016.
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Mongolian Saddle
A Mongolian saddle from China dating to between c. 1271–1368 CE, when China was ruled by the Yuan Dynasty. From the Inner Mongolia Museum in Hohhot, China.
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Golden Wig - Meskalamdug Helmet
The back view of the so-called Golden Wig, the Meskalamdug Helmet from Sumer, c. 2500 BCE. The oldest helmet found thus far in the world.
British Museum, London.
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Warring States Period Swords
Swords of the Warring States Period (481-221 BCE) in China. The left sword is of iron while the other two are of bronze. (Shaanxi Provincial Museum, Xian, China)
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Library of Ashurbanipal
Library of Ashurbanipal.
Mesopotamia 1500-539 BC Gallery, British Museum, London.
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Nike (or Athena) Adjusting Her Sandal
Marble slab depicting Nike or Athena adjusting her sandal, from the Temple of Athena Nike, 420-410 BCE.
Acropolis Museum, Athens.
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Warring States Helmet
A bronze helmet from the Yin state. Warring States Period (481-221 BCE).