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    Da Vinci's sketch 'The Vitruvian Man'. Da Vinci's talents ranged from anatomy to military engineering, and many of his innovations were not explored further for several centuries. (Photo by: Photo12/UIG via Getty Images)
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    Seeking to remove opponents who questioned his right to be head of church and state, Henry VIII was ruthless in his pursuit of those he deemed traitors. (Image by Alamy)
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    A souvenir for a burlesque adaptation of the classic opera 'Carmen' at the Gaiety Theatre, 1890. (Image by Bridgeman)
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    History explorer: The birth of British cinema

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    The photogenic Trevi Fountain is a highlight of most visits to Rome. (Image by Getty Images)
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    Wilfred Thesiger in Oman, c1946.
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