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The Ancient Romans held mock naval battles known as naumachia for entertainment. In some cases, amphitheaters like the colosseum would be flooded and the ship battles would take place within them while spectators would watch from their seats [1161×1901]

September 18, 2024

The Ancient Romans held mock naval battles known as naumachia for entertainment. In some cases, amphitheaters like the colosseum would be flooded and the ship battles would take place within them while spectators would watch from their seats [1161×1901]

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[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naumachia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naumachia)

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The Ancient Romans held mock naval battles known as naumachia for entertainment. In some cases, amphitheaters like the colosseum would be flooded and the ship battles would take place within them while spectators would watch from their seats [1161×1901]

[1674×1080] Specially constructed Army shoe for David M. Dotson, 37th Tennessee Regiment, CSA, who lost his foot in the Battle of Franklin. The shoe was specifically designed to accommodate him. Circa 1864.

Remains of wall painting in church of Sant Climent de Pal in Andorra. It was built in the 11th or 12th century and then again in the 17th or 18th century [3696 × 2448]

Fresco of St. Christopher Carrying Baby Jesus on His Shoulder, Trent Cathedral [1920×1080]

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