LRI4690447: Representation of the imaginary Indian fauna symbolizing the exploits of Alexander the Great. 1163-1166 (Mosaic, pavement), Unknown Artist, (12th century) / Bridgeman Images

PCT4296225: Iran, art of qalamkar: detail of an Iranian textile piece of Isfahan, cotton weaves, circa 1950 - Joseph (Youssef, Youssof, Yusuf, Youssouf) threw into a well by his brothers - The various episodes of the life of Joseph, son of Jacob, form a story described both in the Bible and in the Koran. Legend common to the Christian and Muslim worlds (Islam), this myth is also present in medieval Persian poetry - private collection - / Bridgeman Images

PFH1172623: Syria: Courtyard within the Aleppo Citadel / Bridgeman Images

HRP5245504: Plan of the proposed St Katharine Dock, London, Telford, Thomas (1757-1834) / Bridgeman Images

UTD2839839: Rüdesheim, Eagle Tower / Bridgeman Images

FLO4686291: Title page with vignette showing a medieval page blowing a horn. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Willemin from the Pauquet Brothers' “” Modes et Costumes Historique”” (Historical Fashions and Costumes), Paris, 1865. Hippolyte (b. 1797) and Polydor Pauquet (b. 1799) ran a successful publishing house in Paris in the 19th century, specializing in illustrated books on costume and natural history. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4677209: A man of the Middle Ages drives a wooden bicycle, in a pave street, in front of frightened spectators (this type of bicycle did not appear until the end of the 19th century) - Lithography based on an illustration by J.E. Rogers, from Francis Cowley Burnand's Passe temps actuels de l'Englance (1836-1917), 1873 - Medieval man riding a wooden velocipede on a cobbled street in front of startled bystanders. (This early bicycle was invented in the late 19th century) Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnand's “” Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell, London, 1873 / Bridgeman Images

YOU4420194: View on the portal of honour of the castle of the Upper Koenigsbourg, Castle built and reworked between 12th and 17th century, Tombs in ruins after the Thirty Years' War, Restore between 1901 and 1918 by the German architect Bodo Ebhardt (1865-1945), the portal and its low reliefs being a creation of the latter during the restoration are controversial. Medieval military architecture., Orschwiller, Bas Rhin, Alsace Champagne Ardenne Lorraine. / Bridgeman Images

PCT6646936: Porte de Narbonne of the cite of Carcassonne, with the bust of Dame Carcas. (photograph) / Bridgeman Images

SRB1202831: Spanish Synagoge, Jewish Museum, Prague, Czech Republic (photo) / Bridgeman Images

PFH3061369: China: Notional posthumous portrait of Su Song (1020-1101), Chinese polymath and celebrated clockmaker / Bridgeman Images

ELD4882210: Heloise d'Argenteuil (1094-1164) received by theologian and philosopher Abelard (Pierre Abailard or Pierre Abeilard) (1079-1142) at l'abbey du Paraclet (Medieval French scholastic philosopher, theologian Peter Abelard (Abaelardus) receives his wife Heloise d'Argenteuil in the monastery of the Paraclete, Champagne, France) the pen from “” Historische Memorabilian des In-und Auslandes”” (Historical Souvenirs) by Anton Ziegler, 1840 Private Collection, Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuk (1805-80) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5130861: Manchester Cathedral Ladies Embroidery Group, (l-r) Jessie Townson, Rose Horrocks, Joan Fern, Leah Morrison and Margaret Sherwood, show of some of their fine work, 9th November 1972 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

KDC384112: Handwriting and signature of Thomas Chatterton from a letter written to William Barrett in reply to Barrett's remonstrances against Chatterton's intention to commit suicide, 1769 (pen & ink on paper) / Bridgeman Images

FLO4702909: Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308, various swords 309-312, and daggers 313,314. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages. / Bridgeman Images

PFH3614573: Italy: The Great Synagogue of Florence (Tempio Maggiore) was completed in 1882, Florence / Bridgeman Images

LRI4690434: Representation of the imaginary Indian fauna symbolizing the exploits of Alexander the Great. 1163-1166 (Mosaic, pavement), Unknown Artist, (12th century) / Bridgeman Images

PCT6646935: Porte de Narbonne of the cite of Carcassonne, with the bust of Dame Carcas. (photograph) / Bridgeman Images

VIS693479: islamic art-kohl container-rock crystal-inv.n.15448-Fatimid 12th century-MIA - 08 07 09 047 / Bridgeman Images

CHT307415: Man afflicted with worms in his stools, 1491 (coloured woodcut), German School, (15th century) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5136987: York Minster is a Gothic cathedral in York, England and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The Minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England, and is cathedral for the Diocese of York. The title "Minster" is attributed to churches established in the Anglo Saxon period as missionary teaching churches The Minister has a very wide Decorated Gothic nave and chapter house. The nave contains the West Window, constructed in 1338, and over the Lady Chapel in the east end is the Great East Window, (finished in 1408), the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world. In the north transept is the Five Sisters Window, each lancet being over 16 metres (52 ft) high. The south transept contains the famous Rose window. A fire in 1984 destroyed the roof in the south transept, and around £2.5 million was spent on repairs. Restoration work was completed in 1988. Our picture shows: The Minster under restoration in 1970York Minster is a Gothic cathedral in York, England and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The Minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England, and is cathedral for the Diocese of York. The title "Minster" is attributed to churches established in the Anglo Saxon period as missionary teaching churches A fire in 1984 destroyed the roof in the south transept, and around £2.5 million was spent on repairs. Restoration work was completed in 1988. Our picture shows: The interior of the Minster looking along the nave towards the altar. 24th May 1961 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

TW427290: Notre Dame de Paris from Quai des Grands Augustins (oil & tempera on canvas), Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946) / Bridgeman Images

XIR498160: The arrow shot to kill a bull that had escaped from the herd on Mount Gargano returns to smite the shooter on the order of Saint Michael (oil on panel), Llussà, Master of (13th c.) / Bridgeman Images

PFH2641771: Japan / Ryukyu Islands: The entourage of King Sho Kei (1713-1751), 19th ruler of the Ryukyu Second Sho Dynasty, as depicted in the "Zhongshan Chuanxin Lu" ('Records of Liuqiu'), 1719 / Bridgeman Images

PFH2641774: Japan / Ryukyu Islands: 'Chief Magistrate of Napha, Lew Chew', illustration from Matthew Calbraith Perry, 'Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan', New York, 1856 (litho) / Bridgeman Images

PFH2642299: Japan / Ryukyu Islands: 'Tshan-Di-Coo-Sah' (Kina Village, Yomitan Township, Okinawa), Perry Expedition, 1853 / Bridgeman Images

PFH2642304: Japan / Ryukyu Islands: 'The Ancient Castle of Nakagasuko', Okinawa, Perry Expedition, 1853 / Bridgeman Images

SRB7204305: Aerial view of Tamarit Castle next to Altafulla beach, TARRAGONA, 2021 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

SRB7204308: Aerial view of Tamarit Castle next to Altafulla beach, TARRAGONA, 2021 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

SRB7204311: Aerial view of Tamarit Castle next to Altafulla beach, TARRAGONA, 2021 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

SRB7204314: Aerial view of Tamarit Castle next to Altafulla beach, TARRAGONA, 2021 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

SRB7204319: Aerial view of Tamarit Castle next to Altafulla beach, TARRAGONA, 2021 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

PFH2642298: Japan / Ryukyu Islands: 'Bridge and Causeway at Ma-Chi-Na-Too' (Makiminato), Okinawa, Perry Expedition, 1853 / Bridgeman Images

PFH2642302: Japan / Ryukyu Islands: Market Place at Naha, Okinawa, Perry Expedition, 1853 / Bridgeman Images

PFH2642305: Japan / Ryukyu Islands: Tomari Bridge and Port, Okinawa, 1816 / Bridgeman Images