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4000 BC ancient egyptian sailing boat, side view

Illustration of man and boy standing at an early sundial, using a stick known as gnomon, Ancient Egypt

Illustrated map of ancient Sumer with rivers Tigris and Euphrates

Illustrated map of Bronze Age civilisations across Europe, showing stone circles, settlements, agricultural activity

Illustration of Ishtar Gate and other buildings along Processional Way in ancient city of Babylon

Illustration of Ziggurat, Ur, Mesopotamia

Vancouver BC Canada City at Sunset
Vancouver British Columbia Canada City Skyline with BC Place Stadium and Cambie Bridge at Sunset with Alpenglow Sky

DINOSAUR: IGUANODON. Drawing of the first reconstruction of the skeleton of Iguanodon by Gideon Mantell, c1825

Confucius
Portrait of Confucius. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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David using his slingshot to defeat the Philistines giant warrior, Goliath. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Odysseus returns home
Return of Ulysses to his wife, Penelope, after ten years absence. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Map of the flat earth according to Herodotus, ancient Greek historian. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Homer reciting his epic poems to ancient Greeks
Homer recounting the deeds of ancient Greeks in the Trojan War. Hand-colored halftone illustration

Helvetian migration into Switzerland
Helvetians choosing routes for their migration into Switzerland, 58 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Franks crossing the Rhine into Gaul
Migration of the Franks across the Rhine into Gaul. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hannibal meets with Gauls on his way to invade Rome
Gauls refuse to ally with Hannibals army against Rome, 218 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Vancouver, British Columbia, 1870s
Wagons and shops on Cordova Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 1887. Lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Vancouver Island corduroy road, 1800s
Horseback traveler through a forest on Vancouver Island, Canada, 1880s. Lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Druids cutting mistletoe
Druid priests gathering mistletoe, observed by Roman soldiers. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Irish feast in olden days
Banquet in ancient Ireland Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Altamira, Spain, cave painting of a buffalo
Prehistoric cave painting of a charging buffalo, Altamira, Spain. Printed color halftone reproduction

Prehistoric cave art of a wild boar, Altamira, Spain
Prehistoric cave painting of a wild boar, Altamira, Spain. Color halftone reproduction

Achilles in the Trojan Wars
Achilles in battle in the Trojan Wars. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a Greek vase illustration

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Interior of the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Alexander the Great at the temple of Apis in Memphis, ancient Egypt. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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King Nebuchadnezzar II overlooking the city of Babylon, 7th century BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient canal of Babylonia
Remains of Babylonian canals, viewed in the mid-1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Jericho in ancient Palestine
Joshua and the Israelites conquering Jericho, circa 1400 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nebuchadnezzar asks Daniel to interpret his dreams
Daniel and his companions meeting the King of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Menelaus, king of ancient Sparta
Bust of Menelaus, husband of Helen and king of ancient Sparta, wearing helmet. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nebuchadnezzar in ancient Babylon
King Nebuchadnezzar meeting a gardener, ancient Babylon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Royal Persian Guard of Darius the Great
Archers of Dariuss Royal Persian Guard, from the Hall of Artaxerxes II at Susa. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Persians defeated at the Battle of Platae, 479 B. C
Greeks repelling the Persian army under Mardonius at the Battle of Plataea, 479 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Macedonian phalanx, Battle of the Carts
Macedonian army using their shields in a phalanx formation, Battle of the Carts. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Alexander the Great marrying Roxane
Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Egyptian chariot
Chariot drawn by a pair of horses in ancient Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Egyptian sandstorm destroys the army of Cambyses II
Persian army of Cambyses II destroyed in a North African sandstorm after conquering the Nile valley, 522 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Gustav Dore illustration

Temple of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greece
Inner vestibule, Temple of the Mysteries in Eleusis, ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pharaoh and other ancient Egyptians
Ancient Egyptian pharaoh with court officer and fan bearer: a judge: a guard: and neighboring tribesmen. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Silversmith in ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptian worker in silver. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Paestum, an ancient Greek colony
Temple of Poseidon at Paestum, an ancient Greek colony in southern Italy. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battering-ram
Suspended battering-ram for siege warfare. Hand-colored woodcut from Groses Military Antiquities

Ancient Greek soldiers
Soldiers of ancient Greece with their weapons. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Tower of the Winds in Athens, ancient Greece
Tower of the Winds topped by a weathervane of Triton, and with sundials on the outer walls, ancient Athens. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Prehistoric cave-dwellers
Primitive people finding shelter in caves in prehistoric times. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman women fearful of Carthaginian invasion, Punic Wars
Roman women supplicating the gods to save the city from Hannibal and the Carthaginians, 216 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sowing seed in ancient times
Farmer in the ancient Middle East sowing grain. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nile River sailboats approaching Tanis, ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptian boats on the Nile approaching the city of Tanis in the time of Moses. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Unveiling the Timeless Tapestry: Exploring the Riches of BC" Step into a world where history unfolds, as we embark on a captivating journey through BC - not just an abbreviation, but a gateway to ancient wonders. Let us delve into the depths of time and unravel the secrets held by each hint. An antique map of the Roman Empire takes us back to an era when mighty legions conquered vast lands, leaving behind their indelible mark. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon emerge from our imagination, showcasing their ethereal beauty amidst cascading greenery. Moving further westward, Vancouver Island map from the 1870s reveals how exploration shaped new frontiers. Ancient Greece and its colonies around the Aegean beckon us with tales of philosophy, democracy, and epic legends that continue to inspire generations. The grandeur of the Ancient Greek empire stands tall in our minds as we envision statuesque figures like Athena in her resplendent glory within Athens' Parthenon. A battle plan from 216 BC transports us to Cannae's battlefield—a testament to strategic brilliance etched in history forevermore. Venturing beyond Greece's borders, we encounter a vintage map depicting ancient Palestine kingdoms—Judah and Israel—where stories intertwine with faith and destiny. Magna Graecia whispers tales of cultural exchange between Greeks and indigenous peoples across Southern Italy. Behold. An Assyrian king majestically rides his chariot—an emblematic symbol reflecting power during those times. Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns stand as architectural marvels reminding us of classical elegance that has endured throughout centuries. Lastly, Catal Huyuk emerges before our eyes—an ancient settlement nestled in Anatolia since c. 6500 BC—a testament to humanity's ingenuity even in prehistoric times. BC encapsulates more than mere initials; it encompasses millennia worth exploring—the rise and fall of empires interwoven with tales of conquest, artistry, and human resilience.