The Reception for the Ambassador of the Grand Moghul at the Court of the Shah Tahmasp, detail of the king
Merchant from Isfahan Flying, from 'The Wonders of the Creation and the Curiosities of Existence' by Zakariya-ibn Muhammed al-Qazwini
Giant Carrying Mountains, from 'The Wonders of the Creation and the Curiosities of Existence' by Zakariya'ibn Muhammed al-Qazwini
Botanical plants, illustration from 'The Wonders of the Creation and the Curiosities of Existence' by Zakariya-ibn Muhammed al-Qazwini
Takyuddin and other astronomers at the Galata observatory founded in 1557 by Sultan Suleyman, from the Sehinsahname of Murad III, c.1581
Head of the Angels of the Sixth Sky and the Head of the Angels of the Seventh Sky, from 'The Wonders of the Creation and the Curiosities of...
Rustam killing the White Demon, from the 'Shahnama' , by Abu'l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi , from the large Clive Album
Battle between the forces of Persia and Turan from Battle between the forces of Persia and Turan, illustration from the 'Shahnama' , by Abu'l-Qasim...
Lord in the court of King John II of France, Jean le Bon, 14th century. He wears a robe of red damask with long hood and sleeves, black belt with...
Govinda Temple, Puthia, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. This is a beautiful little two storied shrine behind the palace called Puthia Rajbari. It was erected...
The Black Death was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, peaking in Europe between 1348 and 1350. Of several competing theories,...
The miniature flags of the People's Republic of China and Ukraine are pictured during the Ideas of Xi Jinping on Public Administration International...
Myanmar - 19th century art - Manuscript depicting Nimi Jakata - King Nimi visits the underworld and the skies on the cart of Indra, the god of heaven.
Writer Apuleius accused of magic for her studies on oriental cults. 'The City of Godd' by st. Augustine. 5th century. Miniature, 15th century. Conde...
