merovingian cloisonne brooch Leren pantser Headdresses like this were worn

Headdresses like this were worn during the Renaissance by rich ladies from England

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Julius Caesar is possibly the most well-known Roman in history

The hand-and-a-half sword provides a fine combination of weight and force

this forms a beautiful visual contrast

merovingian cloisonne brooch Leren pantser Headdresses like this were wornThe brooch is a replica of a Merovingian cloisonne brooch that was worn around the 6th century AD. Early medieval brooches such as this were worn by the Germanic tribes throughout Europe. Cloisonne brooches formed part of women's traditional costumes and were customarily worn in pairs.