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Gold Solidus of Constantine I

The obverse of this gold coin depicts Constantine I with a laurel wreath. It was minted in Trier.

Gouverneur Morris / H.B. Hall.

1 print : engraving. | Gouverneur Morris, half-length portrait, facing right.

Hagia Sophia Vestibule Mosaic

This image depicts Constantine I as a donor who is presenting a small representation of Hagia Sophia to the Virgin (at her left, with Justinian at her right). The mosaic is located in the southwest vestibule of Hagia Sophia.

Horrid Massacre in Virginia

A composite of scenes illustrating Nat Turner's Rebellion

Hunting Indians in Florida with Bloodhounds

A dramatization of tactics used by Zachary Taylor against the Seminole Indians. In this image, American soldiers are searching for fleeing Seminoles with help of bloodhounds. The American troops are on horseback and foot traveling through the carnage…

Icon with Christ Pantepotes and the Chorus of Saints

This detail of a steatite icon carved in relief depicts a crucified Christ blessing Constantine and his mother Helena.

Insurrection on Board a Slave Ship

This image shows a slave ship with guns being fired on captives

Intra-American Slave Trade

The image shows most of North and South America. It vaguely shows how the countries and states within North and South America are split up today.

Laws Affecting Blacks in Manhattan

A list of laws relating to black people that were written in Manhattan from early colonization by the Dutch and British to the founding of the United States and pre-Civil War era.