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The North Gate, Jerash
The North Gate of Jerash, Roman Gerasa, Jordan. Dedicated to Trajan in 115 CE and the main entrance gate of the city.

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Khotyn Stronghold from the North
North Tower and Commandant's Tower of Khotyn Stronghold.
Khotyn fortress, Ukraine.

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Interview with Gordon Campbell
In this interview, World History Encyclopedia talks to author and scholar Gordon Campbell all about his new book Norse America: The Story of a Founding Myth published by Oxford University Press. Kelly (WHE): Thanks for joining me today...

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Viking Age Trade Routes in North-West Europe
Map showing some of the Viking Age (c. 790-1100 CE) trade routes that existed in North-West Europe during this time. Among the places depicted are such major trading centres are Hededy, Ribe, Birka and Kaupang from Viking Scandinavia; York...

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North Rose Window, Chartres Cathedral
The North Rose window of Chartres Cathedral, France, 1190-1220 CE. The stained glass window shows scenes of Jesus Christ, the prophets and 12 kings of Judah.

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Map of the Two North American Voyages of Henry Hudson
Map of the two North American voyages of Henry Hudson (c. 1570-1611). The route of the first voyage is shown in red, the second in purple.

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Junkers Ju 88 North Africa
A Junkers Ju 88 bomber photographed in North Africa during the Second World War (1939-45). (German Federal Archives)

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North American Bald Eagle
North American bald eagle. Photograph taken in Kachemak Bay, Alaska by Andy Morffew, 2016.

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North American Red Fox
North American red fox photographed in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, USA by Lvaughn7 in 2015.

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North Acropolis, Tikal
The North Acropolis of Tikal, Guatemala. The Maya city flourished between 300 and 850 CE but the acropolis was first built c. 250 BCE with many additions being made to it over the centuries. A total of 12 temples were built and used to bury...