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Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus, G., 162–133 BC “Death of Tiberius Gracchus”.
(Rome, 133 BC, Tiberius Gracchus is slain by the senators with 200 of his supporters). Steel engraving, unmarked From: Picture gallery to the general. Weltgesch. By C. v. Rotteck, Karlsruhe and Freiburg (B. Herder) 1842.
Later coloring.

Thinkpiece The long death of the Roman republic . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Matilda of Scotland, portrayed in a 14th-century illumination. Descended from Scottish and English royalty, she was an effective queen and regent – yet is now largely forgotten. (Photo by Bridgeman)

Matilda of Scotland: the queen behind the veil . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.