Illustrated History

Counting Dead Men's Hands

This sketch represents how the Egyptians would count the severed hands of enemy corpses after a battle. They would usually cut off the hands or the genitals of the dead and make a heap before their king. In one case 12,535 of these "battle trophies" were counted and assembled into a mound after a victory of Ramsees III over the Libyans....

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Egyptian Staff of Inheritance

This engraving reveals the staff of inheritance in the left hand. If it were in the right hand it would be a scepter....

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Ancient Obelisk

The ancient obelisk was a monumental pillar made of stone and was a major symbol of sun worship of the god ra in ancient Egypt. The Lord referred to them as idols of jealousy and swore that He would destroy the obelisks of Heliopolis and "overthrow idolatry."...

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Judea Capta Coins

Two Roman medals that commemorate the capture of Jerusalem....

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