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King Louis XIV dances as Apollo in the Ballet de la Nuit, drawing by Henri de Gissey, France, 1653. Le Ballet de la Nuit was choreographed in 1653 and was used to introduce King Louis XIV to the French court at Versailles. It lasted 12 hours...

The Columbian Exchange (from 1492 CE) refers to the large-scale transfer of plants, animals, diseases, peoples, and technologies between the Americas and Afro-Eurasia following the transatlantic voyages of Christopher Columbus (1451–1506...

A painting by William Barnes Wollen showing the battle of Abu Klea in 1885 between British and Sudanese forces during the Mahdist War (1881-99) in Sudan.

An 1899 painting showing the charge of the British 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman in September 1898 during the Mahdist War (1881-99).

A portrait of Muhammad Ahmad (1844-1885), who identified himself as the Mahdi and who led the Mahdist War against Anglo-Egyptian forces in Sudan in the 1880s.

A map of the Mahdist state in Sudan. The Mahdist War (1881-99) was a rebellion of radical Muslim fighters against Anglo-Egyptian rule. US Federal Government

An 1893 painting by George W. Joy titled General Gordon's Last Stand. Gordon was killed in 1885 by Mahdists at the end of the siege of Khartoum during the Mahdist War in Sudan.

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...

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...

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...