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Han Jade Burial Suit

The Art of the Han Dynasty

The art of the Han dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE) of ancient China is characterised by a new desire to represent everyday...
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Lady Diefiawet Sarcophagus

Lady Diefiawet Sarcophagus

The surfaces of the coffin of Diefiawet were covered with painted scenes and hieroglyphic texts to assist and protect...

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Oseberg Animal Head

Viking Art

Art made by Scandinavians during the Viking Age (c. 790-1100 CE) mostly encompassed the decoration of functional objects...
Urban II at the Council of Clermont

Council of Clermont

The Council of Clermont in central France was held in November 1095 CE and witnessed Pope Urban II's (r. 1088-1099...
Model of Herod's Renovation of the Temple of Jerusalem

Yahweh

Yahweh is the name of the state god of the ancient Kingdom of Israel and, later, the Kingdom of Judah. His name...
Carcassonne Fortifications

Albigensian Crusade

The Albigensian Crusade (aka Cathars' Crusade, 1209-1229 CE), was the first crusade to specifically target heretic Christians...
Wupatki Pueblo

Interview: The Ancient Southwest (Dr. Steve Lekson)

Pre-Columbian civilizations of the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico include the Hohokam who occupied the...
The Oval Forum and Cardo Maximus of Gerasa

Jerash

Jerash (aka Gerasa, Gerash or Gerasha) is the capital and the largest city of the Jerash Governorate in Jordan...
Detail, North Rose Window, Chartres

The Stained Glass Windows of Chartres Cathedral

The 167 stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, built 1190-1220 CE, are the most complete group surviving anywhere...
Roman Fish Mosaic, Tarraco

Fish Sauce in the Ancient World

The production and trade of fish sauce in the ancient world was a significant and widespread industry, stretching from Britain...

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