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Proclamation of the union of the principalities of Romania, Moldavia and Wallachia under the rule of Alexander John Cuza in August of 1859. Canvas; 19th century.
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Proclamation of the union of the principalities of Romania, Moldavia and Wallach...

Political meeting in Trier, Germany, (birthplace of Karl Marx). Canvas; 1848.
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Political meeting in Trier, Germany, (birthplace of Karl Marx). Canvas; 1848.

Saladin, Sultan of Egypt (1137/38-1193). Oil on Wood, 16th century. Inv. 1890 n.15 Saladin was a Kurdish Muslim, who became the first Ayyubid Sultan of Egypt and Syria. He led Islamic opposition to the Franks and other European Crusaders in the Levant. At the height of his power, he ruled over Egypt, Syria, Mesopotamia, Hejaz, and Yemen. He led the Muslims against the Crusaders and eventually recaptured Palestine from the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem after his victory in the Battle of Hattin. As such, he is a notable figure in Kurdish, Arab, and Muslim culture.
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Saladin, Sultan of Egypt (1137/38-1193). Oil on Wood, 16th century. Inv. 1890...

The Christian fleet under command of Genoese Admiral Andrea Doria (1466-1560) captures Koroni from the Turks in the Gulf of Messenia.
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The Christian fleet under command of Genoese Admiral Andrea Doria (1466-1560) ca...

Martin Luther (1483-1546) preaching to the faithful and receiving communion. Panel from the altar of Torslunde church, Denmark. 1561.
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Martin Luther (1483-1546) preaching to the faithful and receiving communion. Pan...

The celebrations following the Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis (April 3, 1559), agreement marking the end of the 65-year (1494–1559) struggle between France and Spain for the control of Italy, leaving Habsburg Spain the dominant power there for the next 150 years. Sienese school; 15th century.
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The celebrations following the Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis (April 3, 1559), agreem...

The Battle of Fleurus (July 1, 1690). It was a victory for the French army under Marshal Luxembourg against an allied army comprising Dutch, German, Spanish, and British troops under the German-Dutch Prince of Waldeck. Canvas; 17th century.
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The Battle of Fleurus (July 1, 1690). It was a victory for the French army under...

The great fire of London in September 1666. Canvas; 17th century.
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The great fire of London in September 1666. Canvas; 17th century.

The Founding of Australia by Royal Navy Captain Arthur Phillip in Sydney Cove, January 26, 1788. Canvas; 1937.
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The Founding of Australia by Royal Navy Captain Arthur Phillip in Sydney Cove, J...

Gold panning in Australia. Canvas; 19th cenutry.
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Gold panning in Australia. Canvas; 19th cenutry.

"For King and country" - women at work in a munitions factory. Canvas; 20th century.
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"For King and country" - women at work in a munitions factory. Canvas; 20th cen...

LSWR train.
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LSWR train.