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Mute swan cygnet, Cygnus olor, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Western red cedar, Thuja plicata, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Vine maple leaf, Acer circinatum, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Sun rising behind Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Blue-eyed darner, Aeshna multicolor, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Moon behind cirrocumulus clouds, from Stanley Park, British Columbia

Fireworks, Celebration of Lights, English Bay, Vancouver, British Columbia

Mountain cabin among snow-laden trees, Seymour Mountain, British Columbia

Forest fire remains, Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Rocky Mountains

Double-crested cormorants, Phalacrocorax auritus, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Tulips and alpine forget-me-nots, Eritrichium nanum, Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia

Researcher holding a dragonfly at Whistler BioBlitz event, Whistler, British Columbia

Amphitrite Lighthouse, Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Sport fishermen off Moresby Island, Queen Charlotte Islands, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia

Battleship Islands in the glacial Garibaldi Lake, Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia

View of the Strait of Georgia from Mount Maxwell, Mount Maxwell Provincial Park, Salt Spring Island, Gulf Islands, British Columbia

Marina, False Creek, and Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Central Business District reflected in False Creek, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Kettle River reflects at Kettle River Provincial Park near Rock Creek, British Columbia, Canada

The Kettle River at Kettle River Provincial Park near Rock Creek, British Columbia, Canada

Totem pole at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria British Columbia Canada

The inner harbour at Victoria British Columbia

Kootenay Lake in Nelson British Columbia

The famous Empress Hotel in beautiful Victoria British Columbia Canada

Tourist in horse drawn carriage in front of the famous Empress Hotel in beautiful Victoria British Columbia Canada

Beautiful flowers in posts from lights in beautiful Victoria British Columbia Canada

Parliament and government house in beautiful Victoria British Columbia Canada

Parliament Building called The Birdcages in beautiful Victoria British Columbia Canada

Egypt, Cairo. The Sphinx in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza

AUROCHS HUNT. A prehistoric hunt of an Aurochs. Line engraving, 19th century

Light bulb fittings. The bulb at right has an Edison Screw fitting. The bulb at left has a bayonet fitting. The Edison Screw fitting mechanism was developed by Thomas Edison in 1909

One of the first depictions of the wheel, on a bas-relief of a chariot. The bas-relief was one of the earliest known representations of the wheel

Aristotle as a young man. The Ancient Greek philosopher and naturalist Aristotle (384-322 BC) influenced many later thinkers, working in areas such as logic, astronomy, zoology

Archimedes, Greek mathematician
Archimedes of Syracuse (c. 287-212 BC), Greek mathematician, physicist and engineer. Archimedes is regarded as the greatest mathematician of ancient times

PALEOLITHIC TOOLS. Hand axes chipped from flint nodules, c200, 000 B. C. found at London, England
PALEOLITHIC TOOLS. Hand axes chipped from flint nodules, c200, 000 B.C. found at London, England

PALEOLITHIC SPEARS. Various paleolithic spears made from bone or antler, ranging from c35, 000 B. C
PALEOLITHIC SPEARS. Various paleolithic spears made from bone or antler, ranging from c35, 000 B.C. (right) to c10, 000 B.C. (left)

PALEOLITHIC TOOL. Pierced staff with two mammoths, from France, c20, 000 B. C
PALEOLITHIC TOOL. Pierced staff with two mammoths, from France, c20, 000 B.C

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Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration

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David picking a stone with which to fight Goliath, a huge Philistine warrior. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Jews teaching a child the laws of ancient Israel
Jews teaching a child the laws, ancient Israel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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One of the Bynum Mounds, built between 100 BC and 200 AD along the ancient Natchez Trace pathway, Mississippi. Digital photograph

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Jasons ship Argo leaving ancient Corinth in the quest for the Golden Fleece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Unveiling the Timeless Tapestry: Exploring the Riches of BC" Step into a world where history unfolds, as we embark on a captivating journey through BC - not just an abbreviation, but a gateway to ancient wonders. Let us delve into the depths of time and unravel the secrets held by each hint. An antique map of the Roman Empire takes us back to an era when mighty legions conquered vast lands, leaving behind their indelible mark. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon emerge from our imagination, showcasing their ethereal beauty amidst cascading greenery. Moving further westward, Vancouver Island map from the 1870s reveals how exploration shaped new frontiers. Ancient Greece and its colonies around the Aegean beckon us with tales of philosophy, democracy, and epic legends that continue to inspire generations. The grandeur of the Ancient Greek empire stands tall in our minds as we envision statuesque figures like Athena in her resplendent glory within Athens' Parthenon. A battle plan from 216 BC transports us to Cannae's battlefield—a testament to strategic brilliance etched in history forevermore. Venturing beyond Greece's borders, we encounter a vintage map depicting ancient Palestine kingdoms—Judah and Israel—where stories intertwine with faith and destiny. Magna Graecia whispers tales of cultural exchange between Greeks and indigenous peoples across Southern Italy. Behold. An Assyrian king majestically rides his chariot—an emblematic symbol reflecting power during those times. Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns stand as architectural marvels reminding us of classical elegance that has endured throughout centuries. Lastly, Catal Huyuk emerges before our eyes—an ancient settlement nestled in Anatolia since c. 6500 BC—a testament to humanity's ingenuity even in prehistoric times. BC encapsulates more than mere initials; it encompasses millennia worth exploring—the rise and fall of empires interwoven with tales of conquest, artistry, and human resilience.