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Map of the conflict between Caliph Ali (r. 656-661 CE) and Muawiyah I (r. 661 – 680 CE) during the First Fitna (656 – 661 CE), a civil war within the Rashidun Caliphate. The area shaded in green represents the territories of the Caliphate...

Conwy Castle in north Wales. The castle was built by Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE) from 1283 to 1289 CE.

The plan of Conwy Castle in north Wales. The castle was built by Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE) from 1283 to 1289 CE.

Faravahar symbol on Fire Temple of Yazd, Iran

Baku Ateshgah or the Fire Temple of Baku, Azerbaijan.

Map showing the Yellow Turban Rebellion (184 CE).

Artist's impression of Dong Zhou.

Artist's impression of Zhang Bao and The Yellow Turban Rebellion.

A silver penny minted during the reign of King John of England (r. 1199 to 1216 CE)

A map showing Khalid ibn al-Walid's (585 - 642 CE) advance from Iraq to Syria in 634 CE, during the Islamic invasion of the Levant.