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Five-storey Pagoda, Itsukushima Shrine
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Five-storey Pagoda, Itsukushima Shrine

The five-storey pagoda of the Shinto Itsukushima Shrine, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was first built in the 6th century CE and greatly expanded in 1168 CE by Taira no Kiyomori (1118-1181 CE).
Five Classical Orders of Serlio
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Five Classical Orders of Serlio

A diagram showing the five classical orders as classified by the Italian Renaissance architect Sebastiano Serlio (c. 1475-1554 CE). Left to right: Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite. From Book IV of Serlio's 'Complete Works on...
Luther's Ninety-Five Theses Nailed to the Wittenberg Church's Door
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Luther's Ninety-Five Theses Nailed to the Wittenberg Church's Door

Joseph Fiennes as Martin Luther (l. 1483-1546) nailing the Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg church in the movie Luther (2003). © Eikon Film and NFP Teleart
Attempted Arrest of Five MPs by Charles I
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Attempted Arrest of Five MPs by Charles I

A 19th century painting showing the attempted arrest of five Members of Parliament by Charles I of England (r. 1625-1649) in January 1642. Painting by Charles West Cope (House of Parliament, London)
Map of the Five Nations, 1730 CE
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Map of the Five Nations, 1730 CE

Map of the Five Nations, 1730 CE. Darlington map collection, Archives Service Center, University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA US
Five Great Renaissance Artists
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Five Great Renaissance Artists

A composite image showing five of the great Renaissance artists. Top left: Leonardo da Vinci Bottom left: Jan van Eyck Centre: Michelangelo Top right: Donatello Bottom right: Albrecht Dürer For original images, authors and copyright...
List of Five Pharaohs of the Egyptian Old Kingdom
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List of Five Pharaohs of the Egyptian Old Kingdom

This limestone fragment came from a New Kingdom tomb at Abusir/Saqqara, Egypt. The relief depicts five enthroned pharaohs, looking to the left. In front of the face of every one of them, a cartouche is inscribed. Only the cartouche at the...
Five Shillings from Colonial Delaware
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Five Shillings from Colonial Delaware

A Delaware bill worth five shillings. The bottom caption reads: "To Counterfeit is Death". Minted in Delaware by James Adam (1724-1792 CE) under the authority of George III of Great Britain and Ireland (r. 1760–1820 CE). Collection of the...
Kyoto's Five-Story Pagoda at Toji Temple
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Kyoto's Five-Story Pagoda at Toji Temple

Toji temple in Kyoto, Japan was first built between 794-796 CE by decree of Emperor Kammu (r. 781-806 CE). The temple complex contains a five-story pagoda, which stands 54.8 m (180 ft) high. It is the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan. Entrance...
Toji Temple's Five-Story Pagoda
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Toji Temple's Five-Story Pagoda

The Toji temple was first built between 794-796 CE by decree of Emperor Kammu (r. 781-806 CE) in Kyoto, Japan. The temple complex contains a five-story pagoda, which stands 54.8 m (180 ft) high. It is the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan. Access...
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