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The Coastal Landscape of Wadden Sea, Northern Germany
Brown grass on a body of water at Norden, Germany.

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Battle Frieze from Ancient Black Sea Region
This is a fragment of a frieze depicting a battle scene. It might perhaps depict a battle scene between ancient Greek warriors and the legendary Amazons. It comes from present-day Yubileynoye, which is located on Russia's Taman peninsula...

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Empress of Ireland at Sea
A view of the RMS Empress of Ireland at sea which sank after a collision in May 1914. (Library and Archives Canada, PA-116389)

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Nereid Reclining on a Sea-Panther, Fresco from Stabiae
Roman fresco depicting a nereid reclining on a sea-panther. From Villa Arianna at Stabiae. Naples National Archaeological Museum. 1st century CE.

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Henry I of England at Sea
A miniature of Henry I of England (r. 1100 - 1135 CE) caught in a storm at sea.
Made c. 1138 - 1140 CE. MS 157, fol 383r. at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.

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Roman Sea Fauna Fresco
A fragment of a Roman wall painting depicting sea fauna. From Rome, 125-150 CE. (Palazzo Massimo, Rome)

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Magnetic Sea Chart by Halley
A detail of a chart showing lines of magnetic compass variation made in 1702 by the English scientist and cartographer Edmond Halley (1656-1742). Halley hoped the chart would aid navigation but the variations in magnetism over time made it...

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History of Ancient Sea Travel: Trade, Burials and Maritime Cultures
The history of seafaring and sea travel is expansive and can be traced back thousands of years to the ancient world. This video is going to explore the development of ships and seafaring in the ancient world, the trade which was possible...

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World's Oldest Intact Shipwreck Discovered in the Black Sea
The world's oldest intact shipwreck has been discovered in the Black Sea after the most technologically advanced search ever. Carbon dated to 500 BCE, the ship is among 72 found at the bottom of the sea and may have been depicted on an...

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Ching Shih: The Pirate Widow Menace of the South China Sea
You can subscribe to Highlight History here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnb-VTwBHEV3gtiB9di9DZQ Source/Further reading: Historical Context: http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/timelines/china_modern_timeline.htm https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/china-history/the-qing-dynasty.htm...