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Works of Homer, First Edition translated by Chapman
Title page of the First Edition of The Whole Works of Homer translated into English by George Chapman, the main two works being The Iliad and The Odyssey. Date: 1616

A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yo nagamonogatari), ca. 1400. Creator: Unknown
A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yo nagamonogatari), ca. 1400. Muromachi period (1392-1573)

Madonna and Child Enthroned. Creator: Master of the Magdalen
Madonna and Child Enthroned

Detached section from scroll one from A Long Tale for an Autumn Night... ca. 1400
Detached section from scroll one from A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yo nagamonogatari), now remounted in original position as part of 2002.459.1, ca. 1400

Santa Francesca Romana Clothed by the Virgin, ca. 1445. Creator: Antonio del Massaro da Viterbo
Santa Francesca Romana Clothed by the Virgin, ca. 1445. Santa Francesca Romana lived from 1384 to 1440 in a white cloak kneeling before the Virgin and Child, and St Paul with Mary Magdalene

Herodotus, (c484-c425 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Herodotus, (c484-c425 BC), 1830. Herodotus (c484-c425 BC) ancient Greek historian born in Halicarnassus in the Persian Empire and the first writer to collect his materials

Die Verehrung der Maria, ( The Veneration of Mary ), 1504. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Die Verehrung der Maria, ( The Veneration of Mary ), 1504

Christi Abschied von seiner Mutter. ( Christ Taking Leave of His Mother ), 1504-1505. from The Life of the Virgin. The departure of Jesus Christ from his mother before the crucifixion

De Flucht Nach Agypten, ( The Flight into Egypt ), 1503-1504. Creator: Albrecht Durer
De Flucht Nach Agypten, ( The Flight into Egypt ), 1503-1504. From The Life of the Virgin. An event from the childhood of Jesus, described in the Gospel of Matthew

Die Belchneidung Christi, ( Circumcision of Christ ), c1505. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Die Belchneidung Christi, ( Circumcision of Christ ), c1505. From Life of the Virgin

Maria Verkundigung, (The Annunciation), c1503. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Maria Verkundigung, (The Annunciation), c1503. From The Life of the Virgin

Die Geburt der Maria, (The birth of Mary), 1503 - 1504. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Die Geburt der Maria, (The birth of Mary), 1503 - 1504

Joachim und Anna, 1504. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Joachim und Anna, 1504. Joachim and Anne Meeting at the Golden Gate is a woodcut by German artist Albrecht Durer showing parents of the Virgin Mary

Vessel depicting a priest blessing a warrior (earthenware)
XBP343158 Vessel depicting a priest blessing a warrior (earthenware) by Mayan; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Zambia (Northern Rhodesia) - Storyteller keeping two young boys entranced with his tales. Date: circa 1930s

Ramon Muntaner (1265 - 1336), Catalan writer and military, between 1325 and 1332 wrote his Chronicle, work written in Catalan in which he recounts the events since the birth of Jaume I the Conqueror

The Virgin and Child Enthroned, with Narrative Scenes, c1263, (1911). Artist: Margarito d Arezzo
The Virgin and Child Enthroned, with Narrative Scenes, c1263. Painting held in The National Gallery, London. From A History of Painting Vol. 1 by Haldane MacFall [T.C. and E.C

Arch of constantine Horizontal Band showing, Battle of Milvian Bridge, 313-315
Arch of constantine Horizontal Band showing Battle of Milvian Bridge, 312-315. The Arch of Constantine was constructed 313-315 alhough dedicated to Constantine

Buddhist Stupa with figures of Buddha adored by flying deities, 2nd century. Tw-sided Drum-slab, carved in pale limestone. Relief depicting a stupa with Buddha standing at entrance

Hartmann von Aue, German poet
Hartmann von Aue, leading poet of the Middle High German period. He also took part in the Crusade of 1196-97. Date: c 1170 - c 1210

Back view of The Franks Casket or the Auzon Casket, a small Anglo-Saxon whales bone chest from the early 8th century, now in the British Museum

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"Narrative: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of narrative, where tales from different eras intertwine to captivate our hearts and minds. From the medieval epic "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by William McLaren, we witness Sir Gawain's valiant quest for honor and his encounter with a mysterious green knight. In Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece, we find ourselves alongside the Italian poet as he gazes upon his beloved Beatrice, an ethereal muse who inspires him to explore love, spirituality, and redemption in "The Divine Comedy. " Transporting us back to Arthurian legend once more is McLaren's depiction of Odysseus' triumphant return to his faithful wife Penelope after years of trials in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey. " Their reunion symbolizes enduring love amidst adversity. As we delve deeper into history, a reproduction of "The Creation" from the Sarajevo Haggadah reminds us of ancient religious narratives that shape our understanding of faith and humanity. The intricate details painted on this lithograph invite contemplation about our origins and purpose. Moving forward in time yet again, a tempera painting depicting priests within the Tabernacle evokes biblical stories that have shaped cultures across centuries. These narratives carry profound lessons about devotion, sacrifice, and divine guidance. Amidst these grand tales lies a tender moment captured by an artist in "Little girl at a window - No Walk Today. " This simple scene speaks volumes about childhood innocence and imagination—a narrative unfolding within every child's heart. Finally, Robinson Crusoe emerges from Daniel Defoe's iconic novel titled simply "The Life, " reminding us how individual they can inspire resilience against isolation. Crusoe navigates uncharted territories both physically and emotionally while teaching us valuable lessons about survival against all odds, and are not mere stories; they are windows into worlds both real and imagined.