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Interview with the Creators of Old World, an Ancient History Strategy Game
Play as a real leader of an ancient empire, make choices for your empire and grow it into a successful and prosperous entity. This dynamic game is different from many others of its kind, as your chosen leader will grow old, die and then you...
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Roman military amphitheatre
The military amphitheatre of Burnum Legionary Camp in Dalmatia (modern-day Croatia). It was completed in 76-77 CE under Vespasian. The legionary camp was erected at the turn of the new era at a strategically important position from which...
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Military Map of the Course of the Sambre - Campaigns and Army Positions, 1792 to 1794
This military map of the Sambre River in Northern France and Wallonia, Belgium illustrates key strategic movements and battlefield positions from 1792 to 1794, with particular emphasis on the campaigns of 1793 and 1794. It offers a detailed...
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Bronze Roman Military Diploma
This official military discharge comprising 2 inscribed bronze plates was a copy of a master held in Rome. It was issued by the Emperor Trajan to Reburrus, a Spanish junior officer (decurion) in the 1st Pannonian cavalry regoiment. The certificate...
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The Military Crusader Orders, 11-13 Century
An infographic showing the Military Crusader Orders which emerged as unique institutions blending monastic devotion with martial duty. Founded in the wake of the First Crusade (1096–1099), their primary purpose was to protect pilgrims and...
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Feudalism in Medieval Japan
Feudalism in medieval Japan (1185-1603) is the relationship between lords and vassals where land ownership and its use were exchanged for military service and loyalty. Although present earlier to some degree, the feudal system in Japan was...
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Statue of a Military Commander from Hatra
This is a limestone statue of a high-ranking military commander of the army. He wears his military uniform and holds in both hands what appears to be a statue of a deity. His name is unidentified. It was found in the 4th temple at Hatra...
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Military Map of the French Border, Maubeuge to Douai - Campaigns of 1793–1794 With Army Positions
This military map covers the French border region from Maubeuge to Douai and was designed to support the understanding of the campaigns conducted between 1793 and 1794. It details the positions of French and Austrian forces during this phase...
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Inca Military Tunic
The standard military tunic of the Inca civilization, c. 1400 and 1533 CE. In Inca art black represented death and red represented blood and conquest. (Los Angeles County Museum of Art, L.A.)
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Roman Military Hospital, Novae
The Roman military hospital (or Valetudinarium) in Novae, Bulgaria. Novae was the site of an important Roman fortress along the Danubian border. Like other major Roman fortresses along the borders of the Roman Empire, this fort had its own...