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Members of the Sealed Knot, a British re-enactment group of the English Civil Wars (1642-51).

A painting of the British Crown Jewels used before the English Civil Wars (1642-51). These were broken up and sold off following the execution of Charles I of England in 1649.

A cavalry helmet typical of those used during the English Civil Wars (1642-51). Often known as a "three-bar pot" for its shape and face protection bars. Made of steel with copper, gold, and silver inlay. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York...

English Civil Wars (1642-51) pikemen and musketeer re-enactors of the Sealed Knot.

English Civil Wars (1642-51) re-enactors of the Sealed Knot firing a cannon.

The Sealed Knot re-enactment group firing a cannon type typical of the artillery in the English Civil Wars (1642-51).

An illustration of the fortifications of Bristol during the English Civil Wars (1642-51). The city was stormed by Royalists led by Prince Rupert (1619-82) on 26 July 1643. The city was then lost to the Parliamentarians in September 1645...

Native American lore features many legendary creatures and supernatural entities that were understood as beneficial to humanity but just as many that posed serious threats to be avoided. These beings, although frightening, often served an...

The Native Peoples of North America raised cities, built roads, and developed highly sophisticated cultures which encouraged the invention of many items often taken for granted or whose origins are overlooked in the modern day, from aspirin...

In Colonial America, women were discouraged from taking an interest in politics and were instead expected to focus only on traditionally 'feminine' matters, such as homemaking and childrearing. However, such gender roles were challenged during...