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New Amsterdam
An image portraying New Amsterdam, centred in the eventual Lower Manhattan, in 1664, the year England under Richard Nicolls took control and renamed it "New York".

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New Amada, Egypt
New Amada is an archaeological site containing three ancient Nubian monuments spared from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. It is the new location of the oldest temple ever found in Nubia (Temple of Amada) and the only rock-cut temple built...

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The Arrival of George Washington at New York City, April 30, 1789
The Arrival of George Washington at New York City, April 30, 1789, oil on canvas by Arsène-Hippolyte Rivey, 1870.
New York Historical Society.

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An Illustration from 'A Continuation of a Voyage to New Holland' by William Dampier.
Illustrations of fish off the coast of New Guinea in William Dampier's (1651-1715) book, A Continuation of a Voyage to New Holland.

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New England, 1665 CE
Map of New England printed by John Seller John in 1675 CE, based on William Reed's original survey of 1665 CE.

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Captain Kidd in New York Harbour
A painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris showing the Scottish privateer turned pirate Captain Kidd (c. 1645-1701) in New York harbour. William Kidd was found guilty of piracy and hanged in 1701. (Library of Congress)

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Antonio de Mendoza, Viceroy of New Spain
A portrait of Antonio de Mendoza, the first viceroy of New Spain (Mexico and many surrounding territories) within the Spanish empire. He served from 1535 to 1550. (Museo Nacional de Historia, Mexico City)

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Aztec New Fire Ceremony
The lighting of fires during the Aztec New Fire Ceremony of 1507, a ritual held every 52 years to ensure the continuation of the Sun. The priests carry fire bundles and wear turquoise masks in imitation of the fire god Xiuhtecuhtli, as do...

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First Slave Auction in New Amsterdam, 1655 CE
"Slave Auction, 1655: First Slave Auction in New Amsterdam" by Howard Pyle, 1895 CE.

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New Netherland Map
A map of New Netherland published by Nicolaes Visscher II (1649–1702) in 1684. This map is partially a copy of the map by Jan Janssonius (1588-1664) from 1651.