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Athens, 1890. Creator: UnknownAthens, 1890. Athens, capital and largest city of Greece, from 900 BC onwards one of the leading centres of trade and prosperity in the region
Slaughter off the Pisistratidae, 1890. Creator: UnknownSlaughter off the Pisistratidae, 1890. Attack of Hipparchus and Hippias sons of Pisistratus by the Tyrannicides, Harmodius and Aristogeiton at the 514 BC Panathenaic Festival
Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, 1890. Creator: UnknownClisthenes at the Olympic Games, 1890. Cleisthenes also Clisthenes or Kleisthenes, tyrant of Sicyon from c600-560 BC, won the Olympics as a chariot racer
Map of the Peloponnesus, 1890. Creator: UnknownMap of the Peloponnesus, 1890. The Peloponnesus or Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece, named after Pelops in Greek mythology, the first Olympic Games were held at Olympia
Olympic Games, 1890. Creator: UnknownOlympic Games, 1890. The ancient games were also a religious festival, held in honour of Zeus, king of the gods, the first Olympics is dated to 776BC
Temple at Olympia, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownTemple at Olympia, Restored, 1890. The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was an ancient Greek temple, built c470-457BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Sports of Greek Girls, 1890. Creator: UnknownSports of Greek Girls, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier
The Funeral of Hector, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Funeral of Hector, 1890. In Greekand Roman mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince and hero of Troy in the Trojan War. Killed by Achilles his body was dragged through the dirt before being
The Theseum at Athens, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Theseum at Athens, 1890. Temple of Hephaestus or Theseion, doric temple in the Agora of Athens built 449-415BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Gate of the Lions at Mycenae, 1890. Creator: UnknownGate of the Lions at Mycenae, 1890. Lion Gate, main entrance to the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, southern Greece, built c1250 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Vale of Tempe, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Vale of Tempe, 1890. Vale of Tempe in Thessaly, Greece, celebrated by Greek poets as a place of Apollo and the Muses and the scene of numerous battles throughout history
The Mother of Cyrus Saving His Life, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Mother of Cyrus Saving His Life, 1890. Parysatis defends her son Cyrus the Younger, Persian prince and general accused of plotting the murder of his brother Artaxerxes II
Site of Susa, 1890. Creator: UnknownSite of Susa, 1890. Susa, or Shushan, ancient city and capital of Elam in the Zagros Mountains. Administrative capital of the Achaemenian king Darius I from 522BC
Bagaeus Delivering His Messages to the Persian Guard, 1890. Creator: UnknownBagaeus Delivering His Messages to the Persian Guard, 1890. Bagaeus (fl. c520-517BC), an Achaemenid nobleman with written orders from Darius I to assure obedience of Oreates bodyguards with a final
Tomb of Cyrus, 1890. Creator: UnknownTomb of Cyrus, 1890. Lime stone tomb of Cyrus II (c600-530BC), founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire in his capital city of Pasargadae. A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ezra Reading the Law to the Jews, 1890. Creator: UnknownEzra Reading the Law to the Jews, 1890. Ezra, a scribe and High Priest reads the Law of God to Jews who have returned to Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 7:73-8:18), c5th century BC
Soldiers, 1890. Creator: UnknownSoldiers, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
Magi Round the Sacred Fire, 1890. Creator: UnknownMagi Round the Sacred Fire, 1890. Zoroastrian traditions of the fire temples date c600 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Mount Zagros, 1890. Creator: UnknownMount Zagros, 1890. The Zagros Mountain border region of Iran, Kurdistan and southeastern Turkey. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Cyrus and Croesus, 1890. Creator: UnknownCyrus and Croesus, 1890. Croesus, king of Lydia, reigned from 560 BC until his defeat by Persian king Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid empire in 546 BC
The Flight of Zedekiah, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Flight of Zedekiah, 1890. King Zedekiah pursued by the Babylonian army. (Jeremiah 52:8) From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Ruins of the Temple of Cybele at Sardis, 1890. Creator: UnknownRuins of the Temple of Cybele at Sardis, 1890. The Temple of Cybele in Sardis, Lydia built c6th century BC, was destroyed by Greeks in 499 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Sepulchres of the Kings at Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Sepulchres of the Kings at Jerusalem, 1890. Tombs of the Kings, rock cut tombs in East Jerusalem believed to be the burial site of Helena of Adiabene
Israelites Going Into Capitvity, 1890. Creator: UnknownIsraelites Going Into Capitvity, 1890. The Israelite people were sent into exile for worshiping false gods, wher Assyrian armies took thousands into captivity, c740 BC. (Kings:17)
Salamis, 1890. Creator: UnknownSalamis, 1890. Salamis Island in the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, site of the Battle of Salamis, 480BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Anysis Concealed in the Marshes of the Delta, 1890. Creator: UnknownAnysis Concealed in the Marshes of the Delta, 1890. Anysis may have been Pharaoh Tefnakht, of the 24th dynasty, Third Intermediate Period
The Battle of Actium, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Battle of Actium, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
Rehoboam Accepting the Advice of the Young Men, 1890. Creator: UnknownRehoboam Accepting the Advice of the Young Men, 1890. Rehoboam (c931 - 913BC), fourth king of Israel, rejected advice from his elders and consulted the young men he had grown up with
Map of Ancient Egypt, 1890. Creator: UnknownMap of Ancient Egypt, 1890. For almost 30 centuries from its unification around 3100 BC to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 BC
The Tower of Antonia, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Tower of Antonia, Jerusalem, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
Rameses II, 1890. Creator: UnknownRameses II, 1890. Rameses II (c1303 BC-1213BC), 19th Dynasty of Egypt, considered the most powerful pharaoh of the New Kingdom. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Roman Racing Chariot, 1890. Creator: UnknownRoman Racing Chariot, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
Bringing Cedar from Lebanon, 1890. Creator: UnknownBringing Cedar from Lebanon, 1890. Lebanese cedar (Cedrus libani), a valued source timber, imported for ancient woodworking. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Arch of Constantine, 1890. Creator: UnknownArch of Constantine, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
Solomons Throne, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownSolomons Throne, Restored, 1890. Solomon, king of Israel, reigned c970-931BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier
Aaron and the Israleites Worshipping the Calf, 1890. Creator: UnknownAaron and the Israleites Worshipping the Calf, 1890. The golden calf was an idol made by the Israelites, Aaron built an altar to the idol (Exodus 32:6) and proclaimed the next day a feast
Ground-Plan of the Temple of Solomon, 1890. Creator: UnknownGround-Plan of the Temple of Solomon, 1890. The First Temple of Solomon was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar II after the Siege of Jerusalem, 587BC and replaced with the Second Temple in 6th century BC
The Aurelian Wall, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Aurelian Wall, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
The Memnonium at Thebes, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Memnonium at Thebes, 1890. Memnonium at Thebes, palace and temple of Rameses II. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier
Aqueduct at Poitiers, of Old the Capital of the Pictones, 1890. Creator: UnknownAqueduct at Poitiers, of Old the Capital of the Pictones, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier
Baths of Caracalla (restored), 1890. Creator: UnknownBaths of Caracalla (restored), 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
Mount Zion, 1890. Creator: UnknownMount Zion, 1890. Mount Zion is a hill in Jerusalem outside the walls of the Old City. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier
Hadrians Villa at Tibur, 1890. Creator: UnknownHadrians Villa at Tibur, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
A Battle-Scene from the Rameseum at Thebes, 1890. Creator: UnknownA Battle-Scene from the Rameseum at Thebes, 1890. Battle of Kadesh relief (c1275BC) at the Ramesseum memorial temple in the Theban necropolis. Pharaoh Ramesses II charges the fallen Hittite army
The Men of Jabesh Mourning Over the Grave of Saul and Jonathan, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Men of Jabesh Mourning Over the Grave of Saul and Jonathan, 1890. King Saul fell on his sword to avoid capture in the battle against the Philistines at Mount Gilboa
The Forum and Column of Trajan (restoration), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Forum and Column of Trajan (restoration), 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier
Massacre of the Hivites by Simeon and Levi, 1890. Creator: UnknownMassacre of the Hivites by Simeon and Levi, 1890. Hamor and Shechem are massacred by Simeon and Levi in vengeance of their sister Dinah, perhaps dating 5th or 4th centuries BC
Specimens of Carthaginian Art, 1890. Creator: UnknownSpecimens of Carthaginian Art, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]