WritesidesofHistory

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A curated collection of remarkable historical images, maps and videos — battle plans, trade routes, voyages of exploration, artworks and photographs. Every item is in the public domain or freely licensed, with caption, source and licence stated.

Images192 curated images Maps44 historical maps Videos14 videos

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Innocent III, fresco in the Sacro Speco at Subiaco, c. 1216 Innocent III, fresco in the Sacro Speco at Subiaco, c. 1216 Abbot Suger at the feet of the Virgin, Annunciation panel, Saint-Denis, c. 1140–1144 Abbot Suger at the feet of the Virgin, Annunciation panel,... Anna of Prussia, Duchess of Prussia (1576-1625) Anna of Prussia, Duchess of Prussia (1576-1625) Scythian Statue 3 Kirovograd Local History Mesuem Lapidarium (YDS 3165) Scythian Statue 3 Kirovograd Local History Mesuem Lapidarium (YDS... Aiud History Museum 2011 - Scythian Items Aiud History Museum 2011 - Scythian Items Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Effects of Good Government in the City, 1338–1339 Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Effects of Good Government in the City, 1338–1339 Gold solidus of Justinian I, struck between 527 and 565 Gold solidus of Justinian I, struck between 527 and 565 Scythian soldier, Kalchayan Scythian soldier, Kalchayan