Ancient History Collection (page 7)

Papyrus Depicting Amunet and Re-Horakhty
Egyptian papyrus depicting Amunet and Re-Horakhty

Ancient egyptian farmers herding a flock of geese
Vintage engraving of Ancient egyptian farmers herding a flock of geese

The Lighthouse of Alexandria in the port of the city, German engraving from 1886, is one of the seven wonders of the world

Amaterasu leaving her Retreat
Vintage engraving of Japanese art, the Goddess Amaterasu leaving her Retreat.1889. Amaterasu, Amaterasu-omikami or Ohirume-no-muchi-no-kami is a part of the Japanese myth cycle

Classical columns located in the ancient commercial Agora, Ephesus, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Library of Celsus, Ephesus, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Strength of Samson
Sampson slaying a lion with his bare hands. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane before his arrest. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman Emperor Constantine I (Constantine the Great), York GB
Statue of Constantine the Great at York, England, where he was proclaimed Roman Emperor in 306 AD. In the background is the cathedral, York Minster. Digital photograph

Horse-drawn carriage in ancient Rome
Roman travelling carriage drawn by four horses. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta
Ancient Greek city of Sparta, viewed from Therapne. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Acropolis of ancient Athens, crowned by the Parthenon and a statue of Athena. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Babylonian priest and king
High priest and king of ancient Babylon. Antique hand-colored print

Jewish women in ancient Israel. Antique hand-colored woodcut

Map of ancient Egypt. Printed color lithograph

Nineveh on the Tigris, capital of ancient Assyria
Assyrian royal palace at Nineveh on the Tigris River, before its destruction in 612 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Whipping a schoolboy in ancient Rome
Schoolboy punished by a teacher in ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hair styles of the ancient Greeks
Ancient Greek hairstyles of women (top row) and men (bottom row). Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Aerial view of Easter Island or Rapa Nui

Athene repressing the fury of Achilles
Athene (or Athena) repressing the fury of Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Diomed casting his spear against Ares
Diomed (Diomedes) casting his spear against Ares. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope carrying the bow of Ulysses to the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope surprised by the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope's dream. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman. Published by Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, London, 1878

Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses killing the suitors who vied for Penelope's hand in marriage. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses preparing to fight with Irus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses weeps at the song of Demodocus
Ulysses weeping as he listens to the songs of the blind musician, Demodocus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

The meeting of Ulysses and Penelope
The reunion between Ulysses and Penelope. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses at the table of Circe
Ulysses at the table of the witch-goddess, Circe. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ajax defending the Greek ships against the Trojans. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Iron Pagoda, Kaifeng, Henan, China. Built in 1069 by the Kaibao Buddhist Monastery

Beihai Park Temple buildings, Beijing, China

Battle of Ain and the Destruction of the City by the army of Joshua, 1785 (engraving)
3783971 Battle of Ain and the Destruction of the City by the army of Joshua, 1785 (engraving); (add.info.: Battle of Ain and the Destruction of the City by the army of Joshua. Engraving by Blake)

2500 BC Egyptian carpenter drilling into a chair by twisting a bow string around a shaft, side view
History, Africa, Ancient Egypt, Egyptian Carpenter, Making Chair, Bow Drill, 2500bc, Ancient History, Archers, Arrows, Bows, Drilling, Machines, Shaft, Sitting, String, Twisting, Weapons

Old Testament Map
Vintage biblical map from 1879 showing the gentile countries and nations of the Old Testament

River Fishing, from 1584 (engraving)
3787091 River Fishing, from 1584 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: River Fishing - from facsimile of wood engraving in Latin edition of Pliny 1584, Frankfurt)

Greek mythology - Pandora nad her box
Vintage engraving of Pandora nad her box after Lawrence Alma-Tadema. In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first human woman created by the gods

Staint Lawrence (Roman deacon and martyr, 258), published in 1881
Staint Lawrence (Roman deacon and martyr, 258) distributes the wealth of the Church at the poor. Woodcut engraving after a detail from the Fresco cycle (1447-49)

Medieval soldier in long tunic on horseback
6338994 Medieval soldier in long tunic on horseback by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Medieval soldier in long tunic on horseback. Cavalry from Bible 10, Manuscripts in the Bibliotheque royale)

Nobleman reclining on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century (from an illuminated manuscript in the Bibliotheque Royale)
6338976 Nobleman reclining on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century (from an illuminated manuscript in the Bibliotheque Royale) by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Louis the German (c)
6338965 Louis the German (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Louis the German (c. 806-876), or Louis II, first king of East Francia

Bas-relief from the tomb of Hincmar (806-882), Archbishop of Reims and adviser to Charles the Bald
6338962 Bas-relief from the tomb of Hincmar (806-882), Archbishop of Reims and adviser to Charles the Bald, Carolingian Emperor

Chair with ornate carved back and cushion with tassels, and scriptorium or inkstand, 10th century
6338951 Chair with ornate carved back and cushion with tassels, and scriptorium or inkstand, 10th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

King David chanting psalms on a harp
6338945 King David chanting psalms on a harp by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: King David chanting psalms on a harp. From a figure in Charles the Balds illuminated First Bible, Vivian Bible)

Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Emperor of the Romans, 748-814
6338921 Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Emperor of the Romans, 748-814 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks)

Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771
6338919 Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771)

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