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The First Colony, Jamestown 1607
A gouache on paper painting titled The First Colony, Jamestown 1607 by Nicha Sursock. This is the first of a series of 43 works representing the history of the USA. Foreground, from left to right: Lord Baltimore...
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Monotheism in the Ancient World
Monotheism is simply defined as the belief in one god and is usually positioned as the polar opposite of polytheism, the belief in many gods. However, the word monotheism is a relatively modern one that was coined...
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Map of the First Anglo-Boer War, 1880–1881 - Resistance, Imperial Overreach & the Limits of British Power
The First Anglo-Boer War (1880-1881) emerged from growing tensions following the British annexation of the South African Republic (Transvaal) in 1877 during...
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The First Shard
The first shard is found and we're scratching off the plaster.
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Buddha's First Sermon
Broken relief showing the First Sermon of the Buddha, 2nd–3rd century CE. The Buddha is depicted turning the Wheel of Law, with attendants and deer also visible.
Peshawar Museum, Pakistan.
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Map of the Hadrian’s First Imperial Tour, 121–125 CE - Frontier Inspection, Hadrian’s Wall and Provincial Rule
Hadrian’s first great imperial tour (121–125 CE) transformed travel into an instrument of government across the Roman Empire. Leaving Rome in 121 CE, Hadrian...
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Paul the Apostle's First Missionary Journey (c. 46-48 CE)
Paul the Apostle undertook multiple missionary journeys across the Roman Empire to spread Christianity, establish churches, and strengthen the faith of early Christians. Paul's first missionary...
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Britain's First Inscribed Coins
This coin, naming the ruler Commius, is probably the earliest evidence of writing in Britain. His name appears in its Celtic form, "COMMIOS". Later coins, such as those of his son Tincomarus, have inscriptions written...
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Coins of the First Roman Emperor
Julius Caesar was deified after his death and a comet appearing at this time was seen as a manifestation of his spirit. Octavian (later Emperor Augustus), used his coinage to emphasize his relationship to Caesar...
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First-Wave / Earliest Civilizations
A map illustrating the earliest stages of human civilization spanning from c. 8000 BCE to 2000 BCE. It showcases the emergence of organized societies, agricultural practices, and the origins of urbanization.