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Romans Pillage Athens
Athens is pillaged by Sullas invading Romans

RESPECTS DEAD PHARAOH
A courtier pays his respects to the dead Pharaoh, enclosed in his magnificent tomb, not yet pillaged, ravaged, vandalised and looted. Date: 1325 BC

Russian Stage-Coach pillaged by Steppe Robbers near the Sea of Aral (engraving)
1589320 Russian Stage-Coach pillaged by Steppe Robbers near the Sea of Aral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Recent Strikes and Riots in Belgium (engraving)
1062168 The Recent Strikes and Riots in Belgium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Strikes and Riots in Belgium)

Sack of Bath by the Saxons (colour litho)
3643318 Sack of Bath by the Saxons (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sack of Bath by the Saxons. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Canterbury burned by the Danes AD851, 1920s (litho)
833080 Canterbury burned by the Danes AD851, 1920s (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th/20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

The Ark of the Covenant in the land of the Philistines (tempera on plaster)
BLP397885 The Ark of the Covenant in the land of the Philistines (tempera on plaster) by Jewish School, (2nd century); Dura-Europos Synagogue, National Museum of Damascus

The Crisis in China (litho)
1600632 The Crisis in China (litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China)

Romans Pillage Athens
illustration of a Romans Pillage Athens

Queen hidden in a cave, Willem Basse, Jacob Lescailje, 1648

Dynamited Street - WWI - Northern France
A Street dynamited after German attack during invasion in World War One - Peronne, France Date: circa 1910s

Clovis and the Vase
Remy, bishop of Reims, begs Clovis to restore the sacred vase pillaged by his troops in the course of fighting

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"Pillaged: A Glimpse into History's Ravages" From the Romans pillaging Athens to the Canterbury burning by the Danes in 851 AD, history has witnessed countless instances of plunder and devastation. These captivating images from various eras depict a world marred by conflict and turmoil. In ancient times, the Romans' conquests knew no bounds as they ruthlessly pillaged Athens, leaving behind a trail of destruction that forever altered its grandeur. Yet even in their victory, they couldn't help but marvel at the architectural wonders that stood testament to a civilization once thriving. Respecting fallen rulers was not always customary during times of pillage; however, amidst chaos and bloodshed, there were moments when humanity prevailed. The solemn act of paying respects to a dead pharaoh amidst plundered riches reminds us that even in war's darkest hours, reverence for life can emerge. Moving forward through time brings us face-to-face with Canterbury ablaze at the hands of Danish invaders. This vivid illustration transports us back to an era where violence reigned supreme and cities were reduced to ashes. It serves as a haunting reminder of how easily civilizations can be torn apart by external forces. The Russian stage-coach being pillaged near the Sea of Aral takes us on an arduous journey across vast landscapes plagued by steppe robbers. In this engraving, we witness ordinary lives disrupted by lawlessness—a stark portrayal of vulnerability against those who prey on others' misfortune. Closer to home is an image capturing recent strikes and riots in Belgium—an engraving depicting social unrest tearing through communities like wildfire. As society grapples with inequality and injustice, these scenes remind us that discontentment can erupt into chaos if left unaddressed. Saxon invaders sacking Bath further exemplify how power shifts shape destinies—once-thriving towns reduced to ruins under new rule. The color litho painting brings to life the brutality of conquest, leaving behind scars that echo through generations.