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Tomb of Cecilia Metella, along the Appian Way, Rome, ItalyVintage 19th century photograph: Tomb of Cecilia Metella, along the Appian Way, Rome, Italy
First English Civil War: Siege of Lathom House, 1644Royalist stronghold Lathom House in Lancashire defies Parlimentarian pressure and raises the royal standard. The ensuing siege lasted three months, but was eventually lifted
Malcesine, Lake Garda, ItalyOn a little headland of the Veronese side of Lake Garda, Italy, on the slopes of Mount Baldo, Malcesine was built around a fortress which belonged to the Veronese Della Scalas. Date: circa 1910s
Conwy Castle Wales - from the landing place Date: circa 1880
Map of Saint Malo, 17th c. Engraving
Larnaca Castle, CyprusThe Fort of Larnaca, Cyprus - erected by the Turks in 1625 Date: circa 1910s
Bactrian Camel. UkraineBactrian Camel (Camelus Bactrianus) at the Genoese Fortress. Sudak. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ukraine
Weavers Castle, Eriskay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, c. 1880 s19th century vintage photograph: Weavers Castle, Eriskay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, c.1880 s
Loch Eynort, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, c. 1880 s19th century vintage photograph: Loch Eynort, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, c.1880 s
Aigues-mortes, France - Medieval ramparts Date: circa 1850s
Walls of Trebizond. Defensive walls stretching from the hill at the back of the old town to the Black Sea shore. Engraving by F. Meaulle. La Guerra de Oriente (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume II. 1877.
Vidin, Bulgaria. Baba Vida fortressVidin, Bulgaria. Baba Vida Fortress. Engraving. La Guerra de Oriente (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume I. 1877.
France. Paris Commune. Versailles troops enterFrance. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War
Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Sailors refusingFranco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Fort de Montrouge. One of the fortifications of Paris, built between 1843 and 1845 in Arcueil
Jacquerie (28 May to 10 August 1358). Called byJacquerie (28 May to 10 August 1358). Charles II of Navarre (1332-1387), known as Charles the Bad. King of Navarre (1349-1387)
Khyber Pass - Afghanistan/Pakistan - Fort PeshawarThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
Spain. Templar Castle of Monzon. Engraving, 19th centurySpain. Templar Castle of Monzon. Engraving by Cibera. Historia General de Espana by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852
Ancient history. Battering ram. Siege weapon used to break open the masonry walls of fortifications or splinter their wooden gates. Engraving. Historia General de Espana by Father Mariana
Cuban War of Independence (1895-1898). Island of Cuba. Fortification works on the coast of Santiago de Cuba. Engraving by Carretero. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898
Island of Cuba. Santiago de Cuba. Morro Castle. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898
Puerto Rico, San Juan. Port entrance. Engraving, 1898Puerto Rico, San Juan. Port entrance. From left to right: Isla de Cabras, San Agustin Bastion, Santa Elena Battery and Morro Castle. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898
China, Talien-wan Fort, in the homonymous bay. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898
View of Valletta, the Grand and Marsamxett HarboursAttributed to Giuseppe Caloriti (1681-ca.1740). Italian painter. View of Valletta, the Grand and Marsamxett Harbours, ca.1733
Spain, Segovia. The Alcazar. Panoramic view from the Fuencisla. Engraving. Cronica General de Espana, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Castilla-La Vieja, 1870
Spain, Segovia. The Alcazar. Engraving, 19th centurySpain, Segovia. The Alcazar. Tower of John II of Castile. Engraving. Cronica General de Espana, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Castilla-La Vieja, 1870
Egyptian conflict with the British, 1882. Egypt. Alexandria. Egyptian battery of Krupp cannons at Mecks Fort. Engraving by Rico. Detail. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882
British occupation of Egypt. Events of Alexandria. In June 1882 a British squadron opened fire on the city and occupied it. Forts on Pharos Island, bombarded by the British squadron on July 11
Egyptian conflict with the British, 1882. Egypt. Alexandria. Egyptian battery of Krupp cannons at Mecks Fort. Engraving by Rico. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882
British occupation of Egypt. Events of Alexandria. In July 1882 a British squadron opened fire on the city and occupied it. Forts on Pharos Island, bombarded by the British squadron on July 11
Spain, Andalusia, Cadiz. General view from the Earth Gate (Puerta de Tierra). Engraving by Bernardo Rico. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882
Portugal. Castle of AljezurPortugal, Aljezur. View of the castle of Arab origin, dating from the 10th century. It was conquered in 1246 by knights loyal to Paio Peres Correia
Portugal. Castle of Santiago do CacemPortugal. Santiago do Cacem. Castle. Fortress of Moorish origin. It was later rebuilt by the Christians in medieval period. Setubal District
Portugal. Lisbon. Belem Tower (Tower of Belem). 16th centuryPortugal. Lisbon. Belem Tower (Tower of Belem). Built between 1515 and 1519 by Francisco de Arruda (d.1547). Manueline style. Declared UNESCO World Heritage Site. Architectural detail
Vintage late 19th century photograph - ancient Roman ruins in the Forum in Rome, Italy
WW2 Beethoven statue, Bonn, GermanyVintage WW2 World War Two photograph - statue of Beethoven in the centre of Bonn, Germany, stands amid the rubble following an Allied bombing raid
Excavation of the ruins of Herculaneum, Italy, 186919th century vintage photograph - archaeological excvation of the ruins of Herculaneum, Italy, 1869
Typical Norman Castle. Date: 11th century
Colonies of rooks fly above Harlech Castle, north Wales, before roosting for the night Date: 2019
Castel Nuovo, Piazza Municipio, Naples, ItalyCastel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino) - a medieval castle located in front of the Piazza Municipio in Naples, southern Italy. Date: circa 1930s
Turkey. Bosphorus castlesOttoman Empire. Turkey. Bosphorus castles. Engraving by Lemaitre, Danvin and Lepetit. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840
Constantinople. Yedikule FortressOttoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Yedikule Fortress or Fortress of the Seven Towers. Its construction was commissioned by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1458
Ottoman domination. Acre. Walls of Saint Jean d'AcreOttoman domination. Acre (today Akko in northern territory of Israel). Walls of Saint Jean d'Acre. Engraving, 19th century. Engraving by Lemaitre
Ottoman Empire. Brousse Castle. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Lepetit. Historia de Turquia, by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840
Letter sent by King Philip II to City Council of La CorunaPhilip II (1527-1598). King of Spain
Middle Ages. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by SerraMiddle Ages. Mantlet. Large shield or portable shelter used for stopping projectiles. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020
Turkey. Constantinople. Fort Bakczekeu (Bahcekoy)Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Fort Bakczekeu (Bahcekoy). Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and S. Cholet
Turkey. Constantinople. Yedikule FortressOttoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Yedikule Fortress or Fortress of the Seven Towers. Its construction was commissioned by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1458
Ottoman domination. Acre (today Akko)Ottoman domination. Acre (today Akko in northern territory of Israel). Walls of Saint Jean d'Acre. Engraving, 19th century. Engraving by Lemaitre
Soldiers of Acostamientos. Culveriner and crossbowmanSoldiers of Acostamientos. The Acostamiento was a salary granted by the king to his vassals under which they were obliged to serve him in war. Culveriner (left). Crossbowman (right). Engraving
Spain, Andalusia, Tarifa. Castle of the GuzmansSpain, Andalusia, province of Cadiz, Tarifa. Castle of the Guzmans or Castle of Guzman el Bueno. It was built in 960 by Abd-ar-Rahman III, Caliph of Cordoba
Spain, Balearic Islands, Majorca. Bellver Castle. Gothic style. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
Spain, Aragon. Castle of Loarre. EngravingSpain, Aragon, Huesca province. Castle of Loarre. It was built during the 11th and 12th centuries. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
Medieval war machine. Catapult. Parabolic motion machine, used to launch long-distance projectiles. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
Spain. Castle of Belmonte. Engraving. Later colourationSpain, province of Cuenca. Castle of Belmonte, 15th century. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
Spain, Ponferrada. Templar castle. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
Spain, Astorga. Ruins of the old castle. EngravingSpain, province of Leon, Astorga. Ruins of the old castle, demolished in 1872. Engraving. Later colouration. Date: 2019
Spain, province of Leon. Castle of Ponferrada. Illustration by Letre. Engraving by Sierra, 19th century. Cronica General de Espana, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias
Ludlow CastleAn oil painting of the medieval fortification, Ludlow Castle, overlooking the River Teme in Shropshire, England. The castle was built circa 1066-85 by Walter de Lacy. Date: circa 1921
Tombs of the Mamluks (Mamelukes) in Cairo, EgyptTombs of the Mamluks in the City of the Dead with the Saladin Citadel of Cairo in the background (top right), Egypt. Date: 20th century
The Taking of Zutphen, Siege of Zutphen (present day Gelderland, Netherlands), 19-30 May 1591, part of the Eighty Years War (1568-1648) and the Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604)
Luxembourg - The Bock and Church of Saint John in Grund. The Bock (Bockfiels) is a promontory in the north-eastern corner of Luxembourg Citys old historical district. Date: circa 1910
Vintage 19th century photograph: ornate window, architecture detail, Cairo, Egypt
Vintage 19th century photograph: Pyramid of Cestius. The Porta San Paolo (San Paolo Gate) is one of the southern gates in the 3rd-century Aurelian Walls of Rome, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: Hahnen Gate, Hahnentor, Cologne, Germany
19th century vintage photograph: view of Napoli, Naples from the Mediterranean Sea
Vintage 19th century photograph - view of the town of Thun in Switzerland
Casal Rotondo tomb on the Appian Way, Rome, ItalyVintage 19th century photograph: Casal Rotondo is the largest tomb on the Appian Way, to the southeast of Rome, Italy. A small house has been constructed on top
St. Stephens Gate, Jerusalem, modern Israel19th century vintage photograph: St. Stephens Gate, Jerusalem, Israel (Palestine) c.1890
Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem, Palestine, modern IsraelVintage 19th century photograph: The Via Dolorosa is a processional route in the Old City of Jerusalem, believed to be the path that Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion
Germany - The Basilica of St. Castor, church in KoblenzVintage 19th century photograph: Germany - The Basilica of St. Castor is the oldest church in Koblenz in the German state of Rhineland Palatinate
France - Boulevard des Italiens, ParisVintage 19th century photograph: France - Boulevard des Italiens
France - view of the River Seine, bridges and city centre, ParisVintage 19th century photograph: France - view of the River Seine, bridges and city centre, Paris
The Ghent Gate, Bruges, Belgium19th century vintage photograph: The Ghent Gate, also called the Gentpoort or Porte de Gand, is one of the four remaining medieval gates in Bruges
Canal and Belfry, Bruges, Belgium19th century vintage photograph: canal and Belfry, Bruges, Belgium
Bruges - Porte d Ostende ou des Baudets. Belgium19th century vintage photograph: Bruges - Porte d Ostende ou des Baudets. Belgium
Street market, Ghent, Belgium19th century vintage photograph: street market, Ghent, Belgium
Trajans kiosk on the Isle of Philae, Egypt19th century vintage photograph: View of Trajans kiosk on the Isle of Philae, Egypt. The structure, also known as the Pharaohs Bed, was erected under Emperor Trajan (AD 53-117)
Entrance to the Great Temple, Luxor, Egypt, 185719th century vintage photograph: entrance to the Great Temple, Luxor, Egypt, 1857 by Francis Frith
Creagorry Hotel, Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland19th century vintage photograph: Creagorry Hotel, Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, c.1880 s
Harbour at Oban, viewed from the south, Scotland, c. 1880 s19th century vintage photograph: the harbour at Oban, viewed from the south, Scotland, c.1880 s
