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artinfarsi: Antique Tabriz Rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran, early 20th century, “The battle of Rustam with Ashkabus”, from Shahnameh (The Book of the Kings). The State Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow

artinfarsi:

Antique Tabriz Rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran, early 20th century, “The battle of Rustam with Ashkabus”, from Shahnameh (The Book of the Kings). The State Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow

(Source: artinparsi, via enchantingnagchampa)

historical-nonfiction: One of the most unusual military maneuvers ever was performed in 1191, during the third Crusade, when Richard the Lion-Hearted captured the city of Acre. The inhabitants were barricaded inside, so King Richard had his soldiers throw 100 beehives over the walls. The people in the fortress surrendered immediately.

historical-nonfiction:

One of the most unusual military maneuvers ever was performed in 1191, during the third Crusade, when Richard the Lion-Hearted captured the city of Acre. The inhabitants were barricaded inside, so King Richard had his soldiers throw 100 beehives over the walls. The people in the fortress surrendered immediately.

(via grand-scheme)

majazi: “Ali is the Lion of God. May God be pleased with him”

majazi:

“Ali is the Lion of God. May God be pleased with him”

arthistoryftw: Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Kashi Horoscope of Iskandar Iran 1411 Wellcome Institute, London

arthistoryftw:

Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Kashi

Horoscope of Iskandar

Iran

1411

Wellcome Institute, London

(via majazi)