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Map of Europe after the War of the Austrian Succession, 1748 - Dynastic Rivalry and Balance of Power
The War of the Austrian Succession (1740–1748) reshaped the political balance of Europe after the death of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor (reign 1711–1740) and the contested accession of Maria Theresa (reign 1740–1780) to the Habsburg lands...
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Palace of Versailles Print, c. 1661-1695
Perspective view of the Palace of Versailles, print by Gabriel Perelle, published by Nicolas de Poilly, Paris, c. 1661-1695. Etching showing bird's eye view of the Palace of Versailles between 1661 and 1695, including newly built extensions...
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Louis XIV and Anne of Austria
Louis XIV and Anne of Austria, oil on canvas by unknown artist, France, c. 1639. Portrait of the Dauphin of France, Louis XIV, and his mother, Anne of Austria. Serving as regent of France during her son's minority, Anne was a key political...
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The Scientific Revolution (c. 1500–1700) - From Tradition to Empiricism in Early Modern Europe
The Scientific Revolution (c. 1500–1700) marks a transformative phase in European intellectual history, during which long-standing medieval frameworks were increasingly challenged by empirical observation and mathematical reasoning. Emerging...
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Hippodrome, Caesarea Maritima
Home to one of the most popular ancient sports, chariot racing, the hippodrome at Caesarea Maritima was one of the main structures in the city. Dating to the 2nd century CE, it is located along the coast south of the theater. Its perimeter...
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Map of the Latin Empire: A Crusader State in Constantinople - Imperium Romaniae and the Fragmentation of Byzantium
The Imperium Romaniae, commonly known as the Latin Empire (1204–1261), emerged from the upheaval of the Fourth Crusade (1202–1204), when Western European forces captured and sacked Constantinople in 1204. This event brought an abrupt end...
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Maria Theresa, c. 1742
Maria Theresa of Austria, oil on canvas by Martin van Meytens, c. 1742.
National Gallery of Slovenia, Ljubljana.
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Archduchess Maria Theresa as a Young Girl
Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria as a young girl, oil on canvas by Andreas Møller, c. 1727.
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.
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Court Banquet With Maria Theresa and Francis Stephen
Banquet (en grand couvert) at the court in Vienna, oil on canvas attributed to Johan Lundberg, 1734. The couple seated on the right of the painting are Maria Theresa, future ruler of the Habsburg monarchy, and Francis Stephen, who would...
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Maria Theresa of Austria
Portrait of Maria Theresa, ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740-1780, oil on canvas by Martin van Meytens, 1750.
Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna.
