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WASHINGTON DC, United States — The 'Two Georges' exhibition at the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building features rare documents highlighting the parallel lives of George Washington and King George III. Displayed items include Washington's handwritten copy of 'Rules of Civility' from 1747, Augustine Washington's 1743 will bequeathing enslaved people to his son, and instructions written in 1749 by Frederick, Prince of Wales, to the future George III. The exhibition challenges common myths about both leaders by showcasing original manuscripts that reveal their formative influences, sha-stock-photo
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Alba Iulia, Romania - October 23, 2024: Royal Passage: The Majestic King's Gate of Alba Carolina Fortress-stock-photo
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Alba Iulia, Romania - October 23, 2024: Royal Passage: The Majestic King's Gate of Alba Carolina Fortress-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC — The Marie Antoinette Earrings, featuring two pear-shaped diamonds weighing 14.25 and 20.34 carats respectively, represent extraordinary pieces of French royal history. Originally owned by Queen Marie Antoinette as a gift from King Louis XVI, these diamonds later passed through the Russian royal family before being reset by Cartier in 1928. The diamonds, believed to be from India, demonstrate the finest quality of 18th-century gem cutting.-stock-photo
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The courtyard of the Royal College of Physicians in London features elegant architecture, with a central building and surrounding wings. The engraving highlights its historical charm.-stock-photo
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Facade of the old Royal Tobacco Factory building built in the 18th century. The building is now part of the Unive-stock-photo
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This inscription commemorates María Isidra de Guzmán y de la Cerda, who received her Doctorate in Philosophy and Letters at the University of Alcalá on June 6, 1785, at the age of 17. She was the daughter of noble parents, the Marquesses of Montealegre and Counts of Oñate.-stock-photo
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The Foundation of the Royal Academy of Mexico. Geronimo Antonio Gil (Mexico, 1732-1798). 1778. Jewelry and Adornments; medals. Struck bronze-stock-photo
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Frontispiece, from Nouveau Livre d'Academies Peintes a Rome par les Eleves de l'Académie Royale de Peinture et Sculpture (New Book of the Academy Painted in Rome by the Pupils of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture) 1759 After François Boucher French. Frontispiece, from Nouveau Livre d'Academies Peintes a Rome par les Eleves de l'Académie Royale de Peinture et Sculpture (New Book of the Academy Painted in Rome by the Pupils of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture) 414092-stock-photo
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Library of the Palace of Mafra, 18th-century baroque Royal Palace and Convent, bookshelves close-up, Mafra, Portugal-stock-photo
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'National Seminary for Ireland' (a Roman Catholic college), and a pontifical university, located in the town of Maynooth, near Dublin, but in County Kildare, Ireland. The college and seminary are often referred to as Maynooth College was officially established as the Royal College of St Patrick by Maynooth College Act 1795. Thomas Pelham, the Chief Secretary for Ireland, introduced a Bill for the foundation of a Catholic college, and this was enacted by Parliament. It was opened to train 500 Catholic priests every year, and was once the largest seminary in the world.-stock-photo
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France, Bas Rhin, Klingenthal, former Royal Manufacture of White Weapons dated 18th century, Maison de la Manufacture d Armes Blanches, museum, in the old school-stock-photo
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France, Bas Rhin, Klingenthal, former Royal Manufacture of White Weapons dated 18th century, Maison de la Manufacture d Armes Blanches, museum, in the old school-stock-photo
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Martin van Meytens’ 18th-century portrait of Christine-Philippine-Élisabeth de Herzelles, wife of a royal court member, is a significant historical artwork. It highlights the subject's role as a governess to the daughter of Joseph II.-stock-photo
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Vintage 1930s black and white photo of HMS Hood showing her armament eight guns.-stock-photo
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Old Types of Firearms - Illustration 1930s-stock-photo
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Historic street at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Hartlepool-stock-photo
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Portrait of Mikhail Ivanov, painted in 1785 by the artist himself. Ivanov was an influential figure in Russian art, known for his classical style and contributions to Russian portraiture during the late 18th century.-stock-photo
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Facade and stairs to the Via Latina of the old University campus, also known as royal palace of Coimbra.-stock-photo
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seal of the Commission of National Education. Stanisław August Poniatowski, ruler-stock-photo
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seal of the Commission of National Education. Stanisław August Poniatowski, ruler-stock-photo
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German historical postcard: After the battle, battlefield, galloping horses without riders, dead soldiers lying on the ground. wwi 1915, back side-stock-photo
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Coaching carriage at Angel Hotel, Coleford.-stock-photo
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Artists and models in the Royal Academy of Arts (RA) during the 18th Century. The success of William Hogarth in using the Foundling Hospital to provide an early venue for contemporary artists in Britain, led to the formation of the Society of Artists of Great Britain and the Free Society of Artists. Both these groups were primarily exhibiting societies marred by internal factions among the artists. The combined vision of education and exhibition to establish a national school of art set the Royal Academy apart from the other exhibiting societies.-stock-photo
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The St Martin's Lane Academy, a precursor of the Royal Academy, was organised in 1735 by William Hogarth, from the circle of artists and designers who gathered at Slaughter's Coffee House at the upper end of St Martin's Lane, London. The artistic set that introduced the Rococo style to England was centred on 'Old Slaughter's' and the drawing-classes at the St. Martin's Lane Academy were inextricably linked in the dissemination of new artistic ideas in England during the reigns of George II and George III.-stock-photo
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The seal of the Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, commonly known as the Royal Society. It is a learned society founded on 28 November 1660 and granted a royal charter by King Charles II as 'The Royal Society'. The oldest national scientific institution in the world it fulfils a number of roles: promoting science and its benefits, recognising excellence in science, supporting outstanding science, providing scientific advice for policy, fostering international and global co-operation, education and public engagement.-stock-photo
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Seville spain, main courtyard of the University of Seville, Andalusia, Spain.-stock-photo
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Seville spain, main courtyard of the University of Seville, Andalusia, Spain.-stock-photo
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Fettes College, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century-stock-photo
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The new Edinburgh Academy, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century-stock-photo
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SCHOENBRUNN PALACE (1695) VIENNA AUSTRIA-stock-photo
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SCHOENBRUNN PALACE (1695) VIENNA AUSTRIA-stock-photo
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Dumfries House, East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. One of Britain's most beautiful stately homes. Set in 2,000 acres of land, a stunning estate &18th-century house with an unrivalled collection of original furniture. Saved by the intervention of His Royal Highness, The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay in 2007, Dumfries House combines the neoclassical architecture of Robert Adam with the furniture of Thomas Chippendale and leading 18th-century Scottish cabinet makers. An unusual obelisk in the grounds with antlers adorning the structure-stock-photo
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Dumfries House, East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. One of Britain's most beautiful stately homes. Set in 2,000 acres of land, a stunning estate &18th-century house with an unrivalled collection of original furniture. Saved by the intervention of His Royal Highness, The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay in 2007, Dumfries House combines the neoclassical architecture of Robert Adam with the furniture of Thomas Chippendale and leading 18th-century Scottish cabinet makers. The Royal standard flies above the house with Saltire cross and Lion Rampant-stock-photo
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Essex,England,UK.Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre & History Museum.Grade I Listed 18th Century gunpowder magazine next to River Thames.-stock-photo
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Essex,England,UK.Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre & History Museum.Grade I Listed 18th Century gunpowder magazine next to River Thames.-stock-photo
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Essex,England,UK.Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre & History Museum.Grade I Listed 18th Century gunpowder magazine next to River Thames.-stock-photo
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James Watt, Scottish Engineer and Inventor-stock-photo
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Royal Institute / de / France./ Acad [em] ie science. (Medicine and Surgery.) / Baron Percy / (Pierre-François).-stock-photo
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N/A. Norsk bokmål: Plakat med utlysning av premier fra Det Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskab, i egenskap av Landhusholdningsselskab for 1780. Original i NTNU Universitetsbiblioteket, Arkiv: A-0277 DKNVS. 1780. N.N. 458 DKNVS award 1780 poster-stock-photo
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