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Social War
The Social War (also called the Marsi War or the War of the Allies) of 91-87 BCE was the result of decades of contention between Rome and its Italian allies. Roman warfare relied heavily on the Italian allies (socii), but the Roman Republic...
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War of the Second Coalition
The War of the Second Coalition (1798-1802), part of the broader French Revolutionary Wars, was the second attempt by an alliance of major European powers to defeat Revolutionary France. The Second Coalition, which included Russia, Austria...
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Korean Celadon Maebyeong
A maebyeong celadon (greenware) vase from the Goryeo dynasty of ancient Korea. The inlay design has typical Buddhist motifs of cranes and clouds. Late 12th century CE. National Treasure No. 68. (Kansong Museum of Fine Arts, Seoul, South Korea...
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Korean Celadon Incense Burner
A celadon incense burner, 12th century CE, Goryeo Dynasty, Korea. (National Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea)
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Korean Hanok Architecture
A modern building employing the classic features of the hanok architectural style of ancient Korea. (House of Kim Jeong-hui)
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Traditional Korean Roof Tiles
Ceramic traditional roof tiles from Korea. Not only did tiles have a functional and decorative role but they were also indicators of the inhabitants higher social status. (Hwangjeon-ri, Masan-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do)
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Korean White Porcelain Bottle
A bottle made from the white porcelain manufactured during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910 CE) of Korea. The design has an auspicious character and orchids. (National Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea)
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Korean Buncheong Bottle
A buncheong (punchong) bottle decorated with lotus flowers, a bird and fish. Joseon Dynasty, Korea, 15th-16th century CE. (Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka, Japan)
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Traditional Korean Dance Group Using Fans
Members of Nanuri, a traditional Korean dance group performing with fans. Traditional Korean fans often employed the fine quality Korean paper hanji, still made today.
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Anglo-Zulu War - Britain's Invasion of Zululand
The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 saw British-led armies invade the Zulu Kingdom in Southern Africa as part of a wider plan to unify various territories into a single British-controlled state. Despite their spectacular success in the opening Battle...