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Battlefield of Plataea, 1890. Creator: UnknownBattlefield of Plataea, 1890. The Battle of Plataea 479 BC, final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece, an alliance of Greek city-states defeated the Persian Empire of Xerxes I
Sophocles Leading the Chorus of Youths, 1890. Creator: UnknownSophocles Leading the Chorus of Youths, 1890. Sophocles (c497-405 BC), celebrated playwright in the city-state of Athens. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Temple of the Greek Colony at Agrigentum in Sicily, c1930. Creator: UnknownThe Temple of the Greek Colony at Agrigentum in Sicily, c1930. One of the twin Doric temples dedicated to Hera and Concordia, dating from 6th-5th century BC
An Emperor of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisAn Emperor of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B.C. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M
The Toga Praetexta, 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisThe Toga Praetexta, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co
The Himation. A Garment Worn in Greece and Rome Between 550 B. C. and 300 A. D. 1924The Himation. A Garment Worn in Greece and Rome Between 550 B.C. and 300 A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris
An Empress of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisAn Empress of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B.C. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M
An Athenian Woman of Fashion (B. C. 600-468), 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisAn Athenian Woman of Fashion (B.C. 600-468), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P
A Woman of the People, Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisA Woman of the People, Fifth Century, B.C. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P
Portrait of Vimalakirti, 15th century, (1886). Artist: Wilhelm GrevePortrait of Vimalakirti, 15th century, (1886). Sesshiu School. From a painting on silk attributed to Shiugrtsu. Vimalakirti is believed to have been the first enlightened lay Buddhist
The Family of Darius Darius I (580-486 BC), King of Persia, oil
Marsias
Hippocrates and Galen, physicians, fresco of the Cathedral of Anagni
Temple of Athena Nike on the Acropolis, 5th century b. CTemple of Athena Nike on the Acropolis, 5th century b.C
Pericles (495-429 BC), Athenian statesman and strategist, Roman copy of a Greek bust, 2nd BC
Overview of the Mayan ruins with the Great Plaza and Temple I
Overview of the theater of Delphi
Columns of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
Athena Parthenos (copy) by Phidias
Tomb of the two beams, detail of mural Paintings from Tarquinia
Confucius the Great Unapotheosized God of China, 1922. According to Chinese tradition, Confucius (551-479 BC) was a thinker, political figure, educator
Confucius, ancient Chinese teacher and philosopher, 1922. According to Chinese tradition, Confucius (551-479 BC) was a thinker, political figure, educator
Confucius, ancient Chinese philosopher, (1780). Artist: Pierre DuflosConfucius, ancient Chinese philosopher, (1780). According to Chinese tradition, Confucius (551-479 BC) was a thinker, political figure, educator, and founder of the Ru School of Chinese thought
Kong-Fu-Tse, or Confucius, the most celebrated Philosopher of China, c1729 ArtistKong-Fu-Tse, or Confucius, the most celebrated Philosopher of China, c1729. According to Chinese tradition, Confucius (551-479 BC) was a thinker, political figure, educator
Doorway of the Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persias new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC), first king of the Achaemenid dynasty
Protome of a double griffin, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Protome of a horse, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Protome of a double horse, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Protome of half horse, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of Syrians or Lydians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of an Armenian man carrying a vessel, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of a man holding a lion cub, Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persias new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC) and his son Xerxes I (485-465 BC)
Relief of cuneiform text, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Detail from a relief of a lion attacking a bull, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of Immortals, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The Immortals were an elite royal guard within the Achaemenid Persian army
Relief of Medes and Persians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of a Persian man, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Ruins of the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Back view of the Gate of All Nations, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was begun during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC)
Panorama of the ruins of Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persias new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC) and his son Xerxes I (485-465 BC)
Tomb of Xerxes I, Naqsh-i-Rustam, Iran. The son of Darius I the Great, Xerxes ruled Persia from 485 to 465 BC. Determined to avenge his fathers defeat at the Battle of Marathon
Tomb of Artaxerxes I, Naqsh-i-Rustam, Iran. One of the kings of the Achaemenid dynasty, Artaxerxes I ruled from 465 to 425 BC
Trilingual relief of Darius, Bisitun, IranDetail of trilingual relief of Darius, Bisitun, Iran. This relief is the equivalent to cuneiform of what the Rosetta Stone represents to the understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphics
Chinese portraits of Confucius and his great follower Mencius, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1907]
In the foreground of the Tableau may be observed a Patrician looking very black at the Triumph of t Artist: John LeechIn the foreground of the Tableau may be observed a Patrician looking very black at the Triumph of the General, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech
Virginia carried off by a Minion in the pay of Appius, 1852. Artist: John LeechVirginia carried off by a Minion in the pay of Appius, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Roman Bull and Priest of the period, 1852. Artist: John LeechRoman Bull and Priest of the period, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
A Lictor is sent to arrest Publilius Volero, 1852. Artist: John LeechA Lictor is sent to arrest Publilius Volero, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]