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FLO4708158: Norman soldiers: archer with chest, bow and arrow, infantryman with spear, shield and armor and infantryman in mesh armor, helm and especially military. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
XEE4150991: The Gallic army leader Brennos (Brennus) defeats the Romans and proclaims the “” Vae Victis”” (Woe to the vanquished), The Gauls demanded ransom after their conquest of Rome - Brennus leader of the Gallic tribe of the Senons pronounces the fateful Vae victis (Woe to the defeated!) by throwing his heavy sword into the plateau of the scale which counterweighed the golden tribute he demanded of the Romans to raise the seat of the Capitol. circa 390 BC. - Engraving in “” Sciences brought to the reach of all - popular physics and chemistry”” by Alexis Clerc - End of 19th century. Private collection., French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images