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17th-Century Flintlock Mechanism
An example of a 17th-century flintlock firearm mechanism. A piece of flint was held in the vice which the trigger pulled down to strike a metal bar which created a spark to ignite the priming powder which then set...
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Wako Raids During the 16th century CE
A map showing the raids made by wako pirates during the 16th century CE.
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Costa Rica, 16th century CE
Map of Costa Rica in the 16th century CE.
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Mid-18th Century British Infantryman
An illustration of a mid-18th century British infantryman. 39th Regiment, 1742.
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Hydria (4th century BCE)
The hydria, as its name indicates, was used almost exclusively for carrying water (Greek hydor), essential for everyday cleansing, ritual purifications and libations. 4th-century BCE. Made from bronze. (Hellenic Museum...
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Lydian Relief: 5th Century BCE
This relief of a male holding a bird is from the 5th century BCE, found in modern day western Turkey near the ancient city of Thyatira. Thyatira was named such by Seleucos I Nicator around 290 BCE but prior to that...
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19th-Century Coach Caught in Snow
A picture of a 19th-century coach caught in the snow. From a tin produced by Excelvit. (Private Collection)
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19th-Century Christmas Card
A late-19th century Christmas card showing a robin and snow scene. The border is perforated to resemble lace. (Victoria and Albert Museum, London) Orignal source note on usage: 'V&A Owned Content' in which the V&A owns...
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Map of Japan in the 16th Century CE
A map of Japan during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1568-1600 CE).
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Map of the Hittite Empire 16th-13th Century BCE - Anatolian Great Power of the Bronze Age
The Hittite Empire emerged in central Anatolia during the early second millennium BCE and developed into one of the major powers of the Late Bronze Age. Centered on Hattusa...
