Ancient Gallery

Battle of Cannae plan, 216 BC

Map of the Battle of Cannae, in which Hannibal defeated the Romans during the Second Punic War, 216 BC.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Xerxes bridge of boats across the Hellespont, 480 BC

Bridge of boats built by Xerxes Persian army across the Hellespont to invade Greek territory, 480 BC.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Maps of Italy in ancient times

Map of early tribes in Italy (top). of the Roman hills (lower left). and the vicinity of Rome (right) in the time of the Roman Empire.
Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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