Images

An artist's impression of what life on an ancient Roman forum (marketplace) would look like. Image by Mateusz Przeklasa, reproduced with permission courtesy of Ancient History Magazine / Karwansaray Publishers.

This animation shows the ruins of Château Gaillard (Les Andelys, France) being reconstructed to what it might have looked. The castle was first built in 1196 CE by Richard I of England. Created by NeoMam Studios for BudgetDirect.com...

An oil painting of the sumptuous coronation banquet of George IV of England (r. 1820-1830 CE) in Westminster Hall in 1821 CE. (Museum of London)

An illustration showing the interior of Westminster Abbey during the coronation ceremony of George IV of England (r. 1820-1830 CE) in 1821 CE. (National Portrait Gallery)

Autumn Evening Reading

Artist's impression of a Roman defeat.

This map illustrates the spread of the 14th-century plague pandemic, the “Black Death,” which swept across Europe and the Middle East between 1346 and 1353. Originating in Central Asia, it traveled on merchant vessels carrying grain and furs...

"Dance of the Dead" fresco from the Church of St. Mary in Beram, Croatia. Painted by Vincent of Kastav, 1471. Artwork depicting the "Danse Macabre" motif became popular in Europe after the Black Death.

A depiction of "Doctor Schnabel" ("Schnabel" is literally German for "Beak"), a plague doctor in Rome. The illustration appeared in a 17th -century German satirical manuscript. The engraving was first published by Paul Fürst (1608–1666...

15th Century CE depiction of Franciscan monks treating people suffering from leprosy.