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Architecture in ancient Rome
Nozze di Penelope e di Ulisse, Greece

Nozze di Penelope e di Ulisse, Greece

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Roman legionnaires building a camp and excavating a road (left) ; horses transporting a ballista (bottom right) ; and the emperor Trajan receiving the surrender of Dacian chieftains (top right)

Roman legionnaires building a camp and excavating a road (left) ; hors...

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In the time of the Ptolemies--the Alexandrian Library

In the time of the Ptolemies--the Alexandrian Library

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Ramses II - Wonders of the Ancient World

Ramses II - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Gustave Dore - Alexander discovering the body of Darius

Gustave Dore - Alexander discovering the body of Darius

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Various helmets and soft caps
Entrance of a Greek house, Greece

Entrance of a Greek house, Greece

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The return of Hephaestus to Olympus, with Dionysus and satyr

The return of Hephaestus to Olympus, with Dionysus and satyr

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Six representations of Hera - Drawing. Public domain image.
Minerva and Jupiter - Wonders of the Ancient World
Croesus on the funeral pyre - Public domain  engraving

Croesus on the funeral pyre - Public domain engraving

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Julius Caesar - Wonders of the Ancient World
Diogenes - Wonders of the Ancient World

Diogenes - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Epicurus - Wonders of the Ancient World

Epicurus - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Epicurus - Wonders of the Ancient World

Epicurus - Wonders of the Ancient World

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The emperor Tiberius - Wonders of the Ancient World

The emperor Tiberius - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Ancient Phoenician sculpture and coins

Ancient Phoenician sculpture and coins

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Vasi Aretini rossi e neri

Vasi Aretini rossi e neri

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Black-figure kylix depicting Odysseus and his companions blinding Polyphemus, 6th century BC, Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

Black-figure kylix depicting Odysseus and his companions blinding Poly...

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Rhamsès le Grand fait des offrandes aux divinités Ammon-Ra, Mouth et Chôns-Lunus.  Le roi Rhamsès I-er est à leur suite

Rhamsès le Grand fait des offrandes aux divinités Ammon-Ra, Mouth et C...

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Egyptian triumphal cars - Wonders of the Ancient World

Egyptian triumphal cars - Wonders of the Ancient World

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XVIIIe dyn[astie]: Apis V, [mort sous Rathothis]

XVIIIe dyn[astie]: Apis V, [mort sous Rathothis]

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L'oiseau divin planant sur la tête d'un Pharaon

L'oiseau divin planant sur la tête d'un Pharaon

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König und Gefolge - Wonders of the Ancient World

König und Gefolge - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Assyrian palace restored - Wonders of the Ancient World

Assyrian palace restored - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Death of Ahab - Wonders of the Ancient World

Death of Ahab - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Belshazzar's feast--Daniel interpreting the handwriting on the wall

Belshazzar's feast--Daniel interpreting the handwriting on the wall

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Gustave Dore - Deborah - Wonders of the Ancient World
The king in his chariot, returning from battle (Kouyunjik)

The king in his chariot, returning from battle (Kouyunjik)

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Funeral of an important military leader

Funeral of an important military leader

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Anstürmende Hunnen - Wonders of the Ancient World

Anstürmende Hunnen - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Alcibiades and Aspasia - Wonders of the Ancient World

Alcibiades and Aspasia - Wonders of the Ancient World

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The introduction of Hercules and the Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, in Eleusinian mysteries.

The introduction of Hercules and the Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, in E...

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Greek kylix depicting Artemis holding a torch and bow and arrow

Greek kylix depicting Artemis holding a torch and bow and arrow

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Jupiter couronné par la Victoire

Jupiter couronné par la Victoire

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Neptune presenting a dolphin to Theseus

Neptune presenting a dolphin to Theseus

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Apollo and Aphrodite on cushioned couch, flanked by female attendants with basket, mirror, box and magic wheel; Eros hovers above with wreath

Apollo and Aphrodite on cushioned couch, flanked by female attendants ...

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Mort de Pline l'Ancien - Public domain scan / engraving

Mort de Pline l'Ancien - Public domain scan / engraving

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Phoenician sailors - Wonders of the Ancient World

Phoenician sailors - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Attic alabastrum [alabastron] ; Attic ointment vessel showing Odysseus [and] Achilles ; Attic ointment vessel

Attic alabastrum [alabastron] ; Attic ointment vessel showing Odysseus...

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Vase dedicated to a dead unmarried person to be placed in tomb

Vase dedicated to a dead unmarried person to be placed in tomb

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Attic kantharos with Greek warrior and Amazon, 5th century B.C.

Attic kantharos with Greek warrior and Amazon, 5th century B.C.

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Egyptian priest teaching a neophyte in the temple

Egyptian priest teaching a neophyte in the temple

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Isis - Wonders of the Ancient World

Isis - Wonders of the Ancient World

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The Praetorians hailing Claudius as emperor

The Praetorians hailing Claudius as emperor

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"Citizens!  I discharge you." - Public domain historical image
Cornelia and her jewels - Public domain scan / engraving

Cornelia and her jewels - Public domain scan / engraving

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Pharos of Alexandria - Wonders of the Ancient World

Pharos of Alexandria - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Statue of Diana in the Ephesian temple [i.e., statue of Athena in the Parthenon]

Statue of Diana in the Ephesian temple [i.e., statue of Athena in the ...

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Stock character of Roman comedy (the braggart?) and boy playing the double pipe (tibia)

Stock character of Roman comedy (the braggart?) and boy playing the do...

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The Roman wall - Wonders of the Ancient World

The Roman wall - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Grande amphore de Vulci. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Grande amphore de Vulci. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Rhamses III leading army against an Asiatic race.

Rhamses III leading army against an Asiatic race.

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Abydos. Nécropole. Chounet-ez-Zébib [Shunet el-Zebib].

Abydos. Nécropole. Chounet-ez-Zébib [Shunet el-Zebib].

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Mark Antony and Cleopatra aboard an Egyptian barge

Mark Antony and Cleopatra aboard an Egyptian barge

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Assorted Greek pottery - Wonders of the Ancient World

Assorted Greek pottery - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Theater: Aufführung des Trauerspiels "Agamemnon."

Theater: Aufführung des Trauerspiels "Agamemnon."

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A cataphractus.  From Trajan's column

A cataphractus. From Trajan's column

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Trankopfer des Königs Assurnasirpal.  Aus Nimrud.  Alabaster.  Brit. Museum ; Schwarzer Obelist Salmanassars II. aus Nimrud.  Basalt.  Brit. Museum.  (Perrot.)

Trankopfer des Königs Assurnasirpal. Aus Nimrud. Alabaster. Brit. M...

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The fall of Babylon - A drawing of a city with a lot of people on it

The fall of Babylon - A drawing of a city with a lot of people on it

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Deborah - Wonders of the Ancient World

Deborah - Wonders of the Ancient World

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The Cyclops Polyphemus tosses rocks at the fleeing Odysseus and his crew

The Cyclops Polyphemus tosses rocks at the fleeing Odysseus and his cr...

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Ulysses passing the sirens - Drawing. Public domain image.

Ulysses passing the sirens - Drawing. Public domain image.

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The attack on Carthage - A black and white drawing of a crowd of people

The attack on Carthage - A black and white drawing of a crowd of peopl...

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Pastime in Ancient Egypt - Egypt

Pastime in Ancient Egypt - Egypt

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Ancient Egyptian funeral rites, tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky

Ancient Egyptian funeral rites, tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky

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Ancient Roman funeral pyre and funeral procession
Varie maschere - Wonders of the Ancient World

Varie maschere - Wonders of the Ancient World

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The comedians - Wonders of the Ancient World

The comedians - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Mercury kills Argus, who is represented with his body covered with eyes.

Mercury kills Argus, who is represented with his body covered with eye...

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Juno and Hebe - Wonders of the Ancient World

Juno and Hebe - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Venus and the two Graces, Greece

Venus and the two Graces, Greece

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The Roman saturnalia - Wonders of the Ancient World

The Roman saturnalia - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Xerxes scourges the sea

Xerxes scourges the sea

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Antisthenes - Wonders of the Ancient World

Antisthenes - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Aristippus - Wonders of the Ancient World

Aristippus - Wonders of the Ancient World

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3. Early Corinthian flask ; 4. Attic black figure alabastrum [alabastron] ; Mycenaean beaker.

3. Early Corinthian flask ; 4. Attic black figure alabastrum [alabastr...

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Roman ritual and sacrificial implements
Hannibal crossing the Alps - Public domain historical image
Scene from a comedy. - A black and white drawing of a group of people

Scene from a comedy. - A black and white drawing of a group of people

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Marc Antony's oration at Cæsar's cremation

Marc Antony's oration at Cæsar's cremation

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Greek warrior from a fictile vase
Roman shields - Wonders of the Ancient World

Roman shields - Wonders of the Ancient World

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A Roman bath - Wonders of the Ancient World

A Roman bath - Wonders of the Ancient World

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"Herod being reproved by him, shut up John in prison."

"Herod being reproved by him, shut up John in prison."

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Elijah meeting Ahab and Jezebel in Naboth's vineyard

Elijah meeting Ahab and Jezebel in Naboth's vineyard

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Ulysses at the table of Circe - Drawing. Public domain image.

Ulysses at the table of Circe - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Modern profiles, of the Doric, Ionic & Corinthian orders

Modern profiles, of the Doric, Ionic & Corinthian orders

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Biclinio, Rome - Wonders of the Ancient World

Biclinio, Rome - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Greece - Wonders of the Ancient World

Greece - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Leichenbegängniß eines Helden - Wonders of the Ancient World

Leichenbegängniß eines Helden - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Two athletes playing a game with sticks joined by a twisted thong
Représentation d'un combat de gladiateurs, donnée par des femmes, a Rome.

Représentation d'un combat de gladiateurs, donnée par des femmes, a Ro...

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The ostracism of Aristides - A painting of a man standing in front of a crowd of people

The ostracism of Aristides - A painting of a man standing in front of ...

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Armi difensive - Wonders of the Ancient World
Toilet of a Roman lady of rank - Egypt

Toilet of a Roman lady of rank - Egypt

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Ancient musicians and singers, Tomb of Nevothph, Beni-Hassan-el-Qadin.

Ancient musicians and singers, Tomb of Nevothph, Beni-Hassan-el-Qadin.

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Classical sculpture depicting Neptune, Ceres and Apollo

Classical sculpture depicting Neptune, Ceres and Apollo

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Picus a Circe per spectum apri ductus in syluam

Picus a Circe per spectum apri ductus in syluam

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