Shutr: A fragmentary view on history.
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Knossos
Crete prominently and strategically located in East Mediterranean Basin, formed bridge between peoples and cultures of three continents, Europe, Africa and Asia, and was cradle of a splendid prehistoric civilisation in land of Greece, ‘Minoan Civilisation’.
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Minoan bathing
Minoan bathtub with decorations, about 1400BC
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The Shah Mosque
The Shah Mosque, a part of the complex of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, the main attraction of Isfahan, Iran. It is regarded as one of masterpieces of Persian architecture in the Islamic era.
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Hercules Armour
Hercules armour of the Emperor Maximilian II of Austria.
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4 November 1529
4 Nov 1529: Thomas Cromwell, a nervous man (his patron Wolsey has just fallen) takes seat as an MP in Henry VIII’s parliament
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Temple of Hephaestus
The Temple of Hephaestus, built in 450 BC, is the most intact temple in ancient Greece- it still has most of its original roof!
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Decorum
Fragment of wall painting depicting a satyr and a maenad. From the House of Caecilius Jucundus in Pompeii.
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Died on this day: Emperor Constantius II
The Roman Empire said farewell to their Emperor Constantius II, who died of fever on 3rd November AD361, aged 44.
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Pfunds Molkerei
Pfunds Dairy (Milk) Shop; “World’s Most Beautiful Milk Shop”, in Dresden, Germany.