XEE4407488: Foundation of Marseille in 600 BC - Fondation de Marseille, 600 BC: On the day of the arrival of the Greek sailors, the head of the Nams organizes a meal during which his daughter Gyptis has to choose his wife by holding him a cup. The Greeks were invited to join the banquet and their young leader, Protis, was chosen, thus sealing the foundation of a new city. Engraving in “” Histoire de France populaire”” by Henri Martin. 19th century., French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4155489: Bacchanales - Ancient Rome - Bacchanalia - engraving from “” Usi e Costumi di Tutti i i Popoli dell'Universo. Ovvero Storia del governo, delle leggi, della milizia, della religione di tutte le nazioni dai piu remoti tempi fino ai giorni nostri” 1856, Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images