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I am a technician for AT&T in Illinois, with an undergraduate degree in physics. Ancient history has been an interest of mine since childhood when I "discovered" the Maya Indians.
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Sir William Wallace
Etching depicting Sir William Wallace (c. 1270-1305 CE) who was a Scottish knight and national hero who fought for his country’s...
Effigy of Gilbert Marshal at Temple Church, London
This effigy of Gilbert Marshal (1194-1241 CE) is one of the best-preserved effigies at Temple Church, London. Air raids...
Coin of Edward the Elder
Silver coin minted between 915-920 CE by Wulfgar, depicting Edward the Elder, king of the Anglo-Saxons (r. 899-924 CE). (British...
Viking Weight
Viking weight comprised of lead and topped with a penny of Aethelred I (r. 865-871 CE). Acquired in 1991 near Wareham (Dorset...
Nea Moni, Chios
Nea Moni, on the island of Chios was built by Emperor Constantine IX and Empress Zoe in the 11th century CE.
Threave Castle
Located on Threave Island, on the River Dee, in Southwestern Scotland, Threave Castle was built in the late 14th century...
Seleucid Empire 200 BCE
The Seleucid Empire was founded 312 BCE upon the breakup the Macedonian Empire. Alexander Balas ruled from 150-145 BCE...
Temple Church, London
Built in the City of London in the twelfth century CE, Temple Church was used by the Knights Templar as their headquarters...
Bayeux Tapestry: Detail from Battle of Hastings
This detail from the Bayeux Tapestry depicts Bishop Odo, half-brother of William the Conqueror, rallying the troops...
Coin of Richard Lionheart
Official coin of King Richard I Lionheart (reigned 1189-1199 CE), struck in 1195 CE in Issoudun (formerly Exoldunum...