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Marble portrait heads of four Greek philosophers (Socrates, Antisthenes of Athens, Chrysippus, and Epicurus), Roman copies after Hellenistic originals. The British Museum, London.

A London pamphlet about the arrival of the so-called Four Mohawk Kings, circa 1710.

The Egyptian 'Four Dogs' cosmetic palette. Louvre, Paris.

A painted silk scroll depicting the four gods of Mount Koya. 16th century CE. (Tokyo National Museum)

The Year of the Four Emperors (69 CE) was a moment of deep instability in the Roman Empire, marked by the rapid succession of Galba (June 68–January 69 CE), Otho (January–April 69 CE), Vitellius (April–December 69 CE), and Vespasian (69–79...

Map of the Roman Empire during 69AD, the Year of the Four Emperors. Coloured areas indicate provinces loyal to one of four warring generals.

The Virgin of Guadalupe with the Four Apparitions, painting by Nicolás Enríquez, Mexico, 1773. This image depicts Our Lady of Guadalupe, an image of the Virgin Mary specific to Mexico/New Spain and her four apparitions in December of 1531...

This map illustrates the four major khanates that emerged from the Mongol Empire in the early 14th century, following the fragmentation of the vast domain once ruled by Genghis Khan (circa 1162 to 1227, reign 1206 to 1227). Although no longer...

This map illustrates the four voyages of Christopher Columbus between 1492 and 1504, commissioned by Queen Isabella I of Castile (reign 1474–1504) and King Ferdinand II of Aragon (reign 1479–1516). Overlaid on the prevailing winds and currents...

This infographic illustrates the Varna caste system in ancient India. First mentioned in the Rig Veda's Purusha Sukta c. 1200–1000 BCE, it shows society divided into four groups that emerged from the sacrifice of Purusha, a transcendent and...