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12 Greek Gods and Goddesses

An ancient egyptian hieroglyphic painted carving showing the falcon headed god Horus seated on a throne and holding a golden fly whisk. Before him are the Pharoah Seti and the goddess Isis. Interior wall of the temple to Osiris at Abydos, Egypt.

11 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian Renaissance painter from Florence. Engraving by Cosomo Colombini (d. 1812) after a Leonardo self portrait. Ca. 1500.

10 Famous Artworks by Leonardo da Vinci

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Declaration of Independence, National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Declaration of Independence, National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Viewing the Declaration of Independence, National Archives, Washington, D.C.

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map of the National Mall, Washington, D.C.

map of the National Mall, Washington, D.C.

National Mall, Washington, D.C.

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