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Boccaccio on the Black Death: Text & Commentary
The Black Death is the name given to the plague outbreak in Europe...
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Procopius on the Plague of Justinian: Text & Commentary
The Plague of Justinian (541-542 CE and onwards) is the first fully...
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Thucydides on the Plague of Athens: Text & Commentary
The Plague of Athens (429-426 BCE) struck the city, most likely...
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Bikini Girl Mosaic, Villa Romana del Casale
Detail of the "Bikini Mosaic" in the Villa Romana del Casale in...
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Treaty of Troyes, 1420 CE
The ratification of the Treaty of Troyes, May 1420 CE. The treaty...
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Behistun Inscription
The Behistun Inscription is a relief with accompanying text carved...
