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Knights Hospitaller
The Knights Hospitaller was a medieval Catholic military order founded in 1113 CE with the full name of 'Knights of the Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem'. After their base was relocated to Rhodes in the early 14th century...
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Star of the Order of the Garter
The star of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, a chivalric order created by Edward III c, 1348 CE and still in existence today. It is the most senior order of knighthood in Britain. (Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood, Estonia)
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Order of the Garter Badge
The badge of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, a chivalric order created by Edward III c, 1348 CE and still in existence today. It is the most senior order of knighthood in Britain.
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Castle of the Teutonic Order
Artist's impression of a castle of the Teutonic Order. Created by Amplitude Studios for the video game Humankind.
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William IV in Order of the Garter Robes
An 1833 portrait by Martin Archer Shee of William IV of Great Britain (r. 1830-1837) wearing the robes of the Order of the Garter. (Royal Collection)
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The Corinthian Order, Classical Orders of Architecture
The Classical Orders of Architecture (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite), originating in ancient Greece and refined by the Romans, are fundamental design principles that significantly influence classical and neoclassical structures...
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The Ionic Order, Classical Orders of Architecture
The Classical Orders of Architecture (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite), originating in ancient Greece and refined by the Romans, are fundamental design principles that significantly influence classical and neoclassical structures...
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Ancient Roman Society and Social Order
This infographic illustrates the complexity and layered dynamics of Ancient Roman society. Structured by wealth, citizenship, ancestry, political privilege, and freedom, Roman social order was rigid yet fluid. Although status was sharply...
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General Order No. 3 of 19 June 1865
General Order No. 3, issued in Galveston, Texas, 19 June 1865.
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Kaiser's Order for Mobilisation in WWI
A photograph showing a German officer announcing Kaiser Wilhelm II's decisions to mobilise troops on 1 August 1914 at the beginning of the First World War (1914-18).
Imperial War Museums, London.