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Qin Shihuangdi (246-210 BCE), first emperor of the Qin dynasty, burning all Chinese books and throwing scholars into a ravine. From History of the Chinese Emperors; 17th century CE.
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Qin Shihuangdi (246-210 BCE), first emperor of the Qin dynasty, burning all Chin...

Murder of the Marshals of Normandy and Champagne by Etienne Marcel's soldiers before the eyes of the Dauphin (later King Charles V the Wise 1337-1378) on Frebruary 22, 1358. From Les Grandes Chroniques de France, France; 1375-79. BNF 2813 , Fol. 409v
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Murder of the Marshals of Normandy and Champagne by Etienne Marcel's soldiers be...

Galahad withdrawing the sword from a block of stone and the apparition of the Holy Grail to the knights of the Round Table. From "Quête du saint Graal". Medieval manuscript; Paris, France; 15th century. BNF Français 120 , Fol. 524v
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Galahad withdrawing the sword from a block of stone and the apparition of the Ho...

The boat of the Emperor Yang-Ti (Sui dynasty, 581-618). Yang-Ti undertook several large projects during his rule, most notably the completion of the Grand Canal, which is the largest ancient canal or artificial river in the world. From the Life of the Chinese Emperors. Qing dynasty, 17th century. Engraving.
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The boat of the Emperor Yang-Ti (Sui dynasty, 581-618). Yang-Ti undertook sever...

Kees van Dongen: "Vincente Escudero". Netherlands, 1931. Lithograph, 120.5 x 80cm. Escudero was a famous Spanish dancer.
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Kees van Dongen: "Vincente Escudero". Netherlands, 1931. Lithograph, 120.5 x 80c...

Greek warriors leaving the Trojan Horse. This is the oldest representation of the Trojan War. Black-figured amphora
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Greek warriors leaving the Trojan Horse. This is the oldest repre...

Bibliotheque Nationale - the French National Library
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Bibliotheque Nationale - the French National Library

Farewells of Abou Zayd and Al Harith before the return to Mecca. From al-Hariri's Maqamat (Assemblies or Entertaining Dialogues) Baghdad,around 1240. Ms.arabe 5847,fol.22
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Farewells of Abou Zayd and Al Harith before the return to Mecca. From al-Hariri'...

Fernao Magelhaes (1480?-1521) and his ship "Victoria" in which he began the first westward round the world voyage. In 1520 he found the "Magelhaes Street" between Latin America and Fireland, and was killed by local tribesmen in the Philippines in 1521.
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Fernao Magelhaes (1480?-1521) and his ship "Victoria" in which he began the fi...

National Library, Paris: The Reading Hall. One of the first modern cast-iron constructions; the nine cupolas are supported by slim cast-iron columns. The National Library is an example of the new architecture of the Second Empire, similar to "Les Halles", the Food Market
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National Library, Paris: The Reading Hall. One of the first modern cast-iron c...

National Library, Paris: The Reading Hall. One of the first modern cast-iron constructions; the nine cupolas are supported by slim cast-iron columns. The National Library is an example of the new architecture of the Second Empire, similar to "Les Halles", the Food Market
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National Library, Paris: The Reading Hall. One of the first modern cast-iron c...

National Library, Paris: The Reading Hall. One of the first modern cast-iron constructions; the nine cupolas are supported by slim cast-iron columns. The National Library is an example of the new architecture of the Second Empire, similar to "Les Halles," the Food Market
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National Library, Paris: The Reading Hall. One of the first modern cast-iron c...