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This limestone frieze was likely made somewhere in the Eastern Roman Empire in the 5th century CE. It depicts a hungry bird pecking a vine. (Musée du Cinquantenaire, Brussels)
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James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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