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Photo from Jürgen Stroop Report to Heinrich Himmler 1943.Jewish women captured with weapons. Stock Photo

RMTXG6KF–Photo from Jürgen Stroop Report to Heinrich Himmler 1943.Jewish women captured with weapons.

. English: Fleuron from book: A letter to a friend, Occasioned by Mr. Chandler's History of persecution. With a Postscript concerning his Answer to Dr. Berriman. 121 A letter to a friend, Occasioned by Mr. Chandler's History of persecution Fleuron T028381-2 Stock Photo

RMP0841E–. English: Fleuron from book: A letter to a friend, Occasioned by Mr. Chandler's History of persecution. With a Postscript concerning his Answer to Dr. Berriman. 121 A letter to a friend, Occasioned by Mr. Chandler's History of persecution Fleuron T028381-2

Engraving of the authorities sending away a Hungarian Protestant Pastor in the winter time, llustration from 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878 Stock Photo

RM2CH77KC–Engraving of the authorities sending away a Hungarian Protestant Pastor in the winter time, llustration from 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878

RMB3EF55–Persecution of Jews

Engraving of a Jewish elder encouraging the Jews to stand faithfully during a time of persecution. This was a scene enacted in many countries over many centuries in Europe. Stock Photo

RM2AWT0B3–Engraving of a Jewish elder encouraging the Jews to stand faithfully during a time of persecution. This was a scene enacted in many countries over many centuries in Europe.

RMB3EKAW–Persecution of the Jews.

Persecution by emperors Diocletian and Maximus, AD 301 (Eeghen 686) Jan Luiken (1649-1712) etching in the Martyrs Mirror Stock Photo

RMD99660–Persecution by emperors Diocletian and Maximus, AD 301 (Eeghen 686) Jan Luiken (1649-1712) etching in the Martyrs Mirror

RMB3EGAT–Persecution of the Jews.

Jacqueline Kennedy, escorted by Arthur Schlesinger Jr., to a showing of the film 'THE PERSECUTION AND ASSASSINATION OF JEAN-PAUL Stock Photo

RMBTJM1X–Jacqueline Kennedy, escorted by Arthur Schlesinger Jr., to a showing of the film 'THE PERSECUTION AND ASSASSINATION OF JEAN-PAUL

ancient world, Roman Empire, persecution of Christians, 'A raid in the catacombs', wood engraving, 'Roma, The Monuments of the Christian and Pagan Rome', by Dr. Albert Kuhn, 1878, Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared Stock Photo

RMT198DW–ancient world, Roman Empire, persecution of Christians, 'A raid in the catacombs', wood engraving, 'Roma, The Monuments of the Christian and Pagan Rome', by Dr. Albert Kuhn, 1878, Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared

Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951), Austrian composer was at the heights of success when Nazi persecution prompted his emigration to Stock Photo

RMCWBPCM–Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951), Austrian composer was at the heights of success when Nazi persecution prompted his emigration to

RMAHC9H4–Religion Persecution

China: Persecution of a 'Capitalist Roader', Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), 1967. The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, commonly known as the Cultural Revolution (Chinese: 文化大革命), was a socio-political movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 through 1976. Set into motion by Mao Zedong, then Chairman of the Communist Party of China, its stated goal was to enforce socialism in the country by removing capitalist, traditional and cultural elements from Chinese society, and impose Maoist orthodoxy within the Party. Stock Photo

RM2B01EEJ–China: Persecution of a 'Capitalist Roader', Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), 1967. The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, commonly known as the Cultural Revolution (Chinese: 文化大革命), was a socio-political movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 through 1976. Set into motion by Mao Zedong, then Chairman of the Communist Party of China, its stated goal was to enforce socialism in the country by removing capitalist, traditional and cultural elements from Chinese society, and impose Maoist orthodoxy within the Party.

Romford vicar consults Police after two years of persecution . The Reverend H B Young , rector of St Andrews , Romford , has made an appeal in his parish magazine , declaring the vicar and his wife , had been the victims of persecution for two years . The vilest slander and calumny have been used to blacken their lives and the Vicar has at last been forced to appeal to the Police . The Reverend H B Young , Rector of St Andrew ' s Romford , photographed at his home . 3 May 1933 Stock Photo

RM2BW35PN–Romford vicar consults Police after two years of persecution . The Reverend H B Young , rector of St Andrews , Romford , has made an appeal in his parish magazine , declaring the vicar and his wife , had been the victims of persecution for two years . The vilest slander and calumny have been used to blacken their lives and the Vicar has at last been forced to appeal to the Police . The Reverend H B Young , Rector of St Andrew ' s Romford , photographed at his home . 3 May 1933

Martyrdom of Saints Vitus and Modestus. Christian saint. Died during the persecution of Diocletian, 303 AD. Engraving by Coderch Stock Photo

RME4G1YK–Martyrdom of Saints Vitus and Modestus. Christian saint. Died during the persecution of Diocletian, 303 AD. Engraving by Coderch

Persecution of the Persians by the Turkomans, pictures of the time of 1855, Digital improved reproduction of an original woodcut Stock Photo

RFKKDEJ4–Persecution of the Persians by the Turkomans, pictures of the time of 1855, Digital improved reproduction of an original woodcut

persecution of the jews, plaque, stumbling stone, plaques Stock Photo

RF2HDH4X1–persecution of the jews, plaque, stumbling stone, plaques

Flemish nobles petitioning Margaret of Palma, as Governor of the Netherlands from 1559 to 1567 against the Persecution of Protestants.. She was the illegitimate daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Stock Photo

RMF1M09B–Flemish nobles petitioning Margaret of Palma, as Governor of the Netherlands from 1559 to 1567 against the Persecution of Protestants.. She was the illegitimate daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.

SA and SS men post signs signs reading Germans! Defend Yourselves! Don't buy from Jews! Berlin, Ap Stock Photo

RMW7CDW0–SA and SS men post signs signs reading Germans! Defend Yourselves! Don't buy from Jews! Berlin, Ap

Jewish civilians captured during the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto, Poland, 1943. Stock Photo

RMTXG6KW–Jewish civilians captured during the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto, Poland, 1943.

RMP0841G–. English: Fleuron from book: A letter to a friend, Occasioned by Mr. Chandler's History of persecution. With a Postscript concerning his Answer to Dr. Berriman. 121 A letter to a friend, Occasioned by Mr. Chandler's History of persecution Fleuron T028381-3

A protestant clergyman burning at the stake in Smithfield, London, during the Marian Persecution when nearly three hundred Protestants around the country died for their faith. In 1553, Henry VIII’s daughter Mary, a fervent Catholic came to the throne. She set about undoing the Reformation and bringing the country back to what she regarded as the true religion. Any Protestant who did not convert or flee the country risked being burned at the stake. Stock Photo

RMHHW60N–A protestant clergyman burning at the stake in Smithfield, London, during the Marian Persecution when nearly three hundred Protestants around the country died for their faith. In 1553, Henry VIII’s daughter Mary, a fervent Catholic came to the throne. She set about undoing the Reformation and bringing the country back to what she regarded as the true religion. Any Protestant who did not convert or flee the country risked being burned at the stake.

RM2BDYGGN–Pillory and Lantern

Engraving of medals struck in 1685 to honour the edit of Fontainbleau, which revoked the edict of Nantes and opened the door to persecution of Huguenots. illustration from 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878 Stock Photo

RM2DE3E95–Engraving of medals struck in 1685 to honour the edit of Fontainbleau, which revoked the edict of Nantes and opened the door to persecution of Huguenots. illustration from 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878

Departure of the Pilgrims, 1620 Stock Photo

RMHRNPBY–Departure of the Pilgrims, 1620

Persecution of Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) by the Roman Catholic church. Lucrezia Castellani accused of heresy before Inquisitors at Turin after taking part in a banned Waldenses service. Condemned and burnt at the stake c1476. 19th century engraving. Stock Photo

RMD964F7–Persecution of Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) by the Roman Catholic church. Lucrezia Castellani accused of heresy before Inquisitors at Turin after taking part in a banned Waldenses service. Condemned and burnt at the stake c1476. 19th century engraving.

Vietnam: 26 Catholic 'martyrs' of Tonkin, beatified by the Vatican in 1900. Illustration, 1903. The Vatican estimates the number of Vietnamese 'martyrs' at between 130,000 and 300,000. The Vietnamese Martyrs fall into several groupings, those of the Dominican and Jesuit missionary era of the 17th century, those killed in the politically inspired persecutions of the 19th century, and those martyred during the Communist purges of the 20th century. Stock Photo

RM2B01BBJ–Vietnam: 26 Catholic 'martyrs' of Tonkin, beatified by the Vatican in 1900. Illustration, 1903. The Vatican estimates the number of Vietnamese 'martyrs' at between 130,000 and 300,000. The Vietnamese Martyrs fall into several groupings, those of the Dominican and Jesuit missionary era of the 17th century, those killed in the politically inspired persecutions of the 19th century, and those martyred during the Communist purges of the 20th century.

Persecution of the Persians by the Turkomans, 1855, woodcut, Iran Stock Photo

RMR56H71–Persecution of the Persians by the Turkomans, 1855, woodcut, Iran

Radama II (September 23, 1829 – May 12, 1863 [assumed dead]) was the son and heir of Queen Ranavalona I and ruled from 1861 to 1863 over the Kingdom of Madagascar, which controlled virtually the entire island. Radama's rule, although brief, was a pivotal period in the history of the Kingdom of Madagascar. Under the unyielding and often harsh 33-year rule of his mother, Queen Ranavalona I, Madagascar had successfully preserved its cultural and political independence from French and British designs. Rejecting the queen's policy of isolationism and Christian persecution, Radama II permitted reli Stock Photo

RM2B029X8–Radama II (September 23, 1829 – May 12, 1863 [assumed dead]) was the son and heir of Queen Ranavalona I and ruled from 1861 to 1863 over the Kingdom of Madagascar, which controlled virtually the entire island. Radama's rule, although brief, was a pivotal period in the history of the Kingdom of Madagascar. Under the unyielding and often harsh 33-year rule of his mother, Queen Ranavalona I, Madagascar had successfully preserved its cultural and political independence from French and British designs. Rejecting the queen's policy of isolationism and Christian persecution, Radama II permitted reli

Albert Einstein (1879-1955), the most important Physicist of the 20th century, left Germany in 1932 to avoid Nazi persecution. Stock Photo

RMCWAJ37–Albert Einstein (1879-1955), the most important Physicist of the 20th century, left Germany in 1932 to avoid Nazi persecution.

RMAHC9H5–Religion Persecution

Arrest of German Jews by SS and police all over Germany after the Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass) on November 10, 1938. Stock Photo

RMTA291Y–Arrest of German Jews by SS and police all over Germany after the Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass) on November 10, 1938.

The persecution of the Reformers in Paris 1559 Stock Photo

RMDRMAN0–The persecution of the Reformers in Paris 1559

German nationals leave Polish territory, supposedly fleeing persecution at hands of the Poles. Women and children pass through Stock Photo

RME1CWJC–German nationals leave Polish territory, supposedly fleeing persecution at hands of the Poles. Women and children pass through

Torture by Fire administered during the Spanish Inquisition in a fight by the Church against heresy. The Inquisition was a tribunal started in 1478 by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, during which many people were tortured and burnt in front of crowds in the streets. In practice, the Spanish Inquisition served to consolidate power in the monarchy of the newly unified Spanish kingdom, but it achieved that end through infamously brutal methods. Stock Photo

RMF1M099–Torture by Fire administered during the Spanish Inquisition in a fight by the Church against heresy. The Inquisition was a tribunal started in 1478 by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, during which many people were tortured and burnt in front of crowds in the streets. In practice, the Spanish Inquisition served to consolidate power in the monarchy of the newly unified Spanish kingdom, but it achieved that end through infamously brutal methods.

China: A scene from the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) - criticism of 'Capitalist Roaders', 1966. The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, commonly known as the Cultural Revolution (Chinese: 文化大革命), was a socio-political movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 through 1976. Set into motion by Mao Zedong, then Chairman of the Communist Party of China, its stated goal was to enforce socialism in the country by removing capitalist, traditional and cultural elements from Chinese society, and impose Maoist orthodoxy within the Party. Stock Photo

RM2B01EHG–China: A scene from the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) - criticism of 'Capitalist Roaders', 1966. The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, commonly known as the Cultural Revolution (Chinese: 文化大革命), was a socio-political movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 through 1976. Set into motion by Mao Zedong, then Chairman of the Communist Party of China, its stated goal was to enforce socialism in the country by removing capitalist, traditional and cultural elements from Chinese society, and impose Maoist orthodoxy within the Party.

Ornament, The History of the Bohemian Persecution (1650). Stock Photo

RM2EFYJH5–Ornament, The History of the Bohemian Persecution (1650).

The burning synagogue at Michelsberg in Wiesbaden in the Kristallnacht of 9 to 10 November 1938. Stock Photo

RMW7CDYA–The burning synagogue at Michelsberg in Wiesbaden in the Kristallnacht of 9 to 10 November 1938.

Jewish Rabbis captured taken during the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto, Poland, 1943. Stock Photo

RMTXG6K2–Jewish Rabbis captured taken during the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto, Poland, 1943.

RMP0841D–. English: Fleuron from book: A letter to a friend, Occasioned by Mr. Chandler's History of persecution. With a Postscript concerning his Answer to Dr. Berriman. 121 A letter to a friend, Occasioned by Mr. Chandler's History of persecution Fleuron T028381-1

China: Denouncing 'Capitalist Roaders', scene from the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), August 1968. The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, commonly known as the Cultural Revolution (Chinese: 文化大革命), was a socio-political movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 through 1976. Set into motion by Mao Zedong, then Chairman of the Communist Party of China, its stated goal was to enforce socialism in the country by removing capitalist, traditional and cultural elements from Chinese society, and impose Maoist orthodoxy within the Party. Stock Photo

RM2B01EEF–China: Denouncing 'Capitalist Roaders', scene from the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), August 1968. The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, commonly known as the Cultural Revolution (Chinese: 文化大革命), was a socio-political movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 through 1976. Set into motion by Mao Zedong, then Chairman of the Communist Party of China, its stated goal was to enforce socialism in the country by removing capitalist, traditional and cultural elements from Chinese society, and impose Maoist orthodoxy within the Party.

Deer hunt. Germania, 1882. Engraving. Stock Photo

RM2FNNYKM–Deer hunt. Germania, 1882. Engraving.

Engraving of Jewish elders paying a ransom to Basnage for supposedly betraying the city of Beziers into the hands of the Moslems c 790 AD. Stock Photo

RM2AWT0B2–Engraving of Jewish elders paying a ransom to Basnage for supposedly betraying the city of Beziers into the hands of the Moslems c 790 AD.

RMHRKKDP–Otto Hahn, German Chemist

Persecution of Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) by the Roman Catholic church. The Castellani family of Val Lucerna surprised by Fr Anselmo from local monastery outside the cave where their secret service was being held: c 1476. 19th century wood engraving. Stock Photo

RMD964F1–Persecution of Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) by the Roman Catholic church. The Castellani family of Val Lucerna surprised by Fr Anselmo from local monastery outside the cave where their secret service was being held: c 1476. 19th century wood engraving.

Jews Seek Escape From Vienna -- Part of the huge crowd gathered outside the polish legation in Vienna today, March 15, waiting to try and obtain visas to allow them to cross the border Int Poland. With the advent of Hitler here and the consequent fear of persecution, Jews are endeavouring to flee the country to Poland, and hundreds have already endeavoured to obtain visas from the polish legation here which will enable them to cross the border. September 10, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Pho Stock Photo

RM2J43J2J–Jews Seek Escape From Vienna -- Part of the huge crowd gathered outside the polish legation in Vienna today, March 15, waiting to try and obtain visas to allow them to cross the border Int Poland. With the advent of Hitler here and the consequent fear of persecution, Jews are endeavouring to flee the country to Poland, and hundreds have already endeavoured to obtain visas from the polish legation here which will enable them to cross the border. September 10, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Pho

Sewing the yellow star identifying a Jew onto a jacket, German-occupied Paris, 1942. Life for French Jews was oppressive under Nazi occupation. Collaborators in both the occupied part of the country and the area controlled by the Vichy regime co-operated enthusiastically in the persecution. The Jewish population were compelled to wear the yellow star on their clothing from 1941. In 1942-1944; 76,000 Jews were deported to concentration camps. Only 2500 survived. The photographer is unknown. Stock Photo

RM2CWBDHE–Sewing the yellow star identifying a Jew onto a jacket, German-occupied Paris, 1942. Life for French Jews was oppressive under Nazi occupation. Collaborators in both the occupied part of the country and the area controlled by the Vichy regime co-operated enthusiastically in the persecution. The Jewish population were compelled to wear the yellow star on their clothing from 1941. In 1942-1944; 76,000 Jews were deported to concentration camps. Only 2500 survived. The photographer is unknown.

A New Year -- But An Old Terror: As Jews throughout the world prepared to celebrate their new year, an old terror stalked their brothers in Europe--particularly in Germany and Austria. As if in observance of the occasion, the campaign of persecution has been intensified in Vienna. This Jewish clothing store in Vienna has been smeared with Anti-Jewish signs and slogans. 'Dachau,' refers to an Austrian concentration camp. September 24, 1938. (Photo by ACME).;A New Year -- But An Old Terror: As Jew Stock Photo

RM2HX6242–A New Year -- But An Old Terror: As Jews throughout the world prepared to celebrate their new year, an old terror stalked their brothers in Europe--particularly in Germany and Austria. As if in observance of the occasion, the campaign of persecution has been intensified in Vienna. This Jewish clothing store in Vienna has been smeared with Anti-Jewish signs and slogans. 'Dachau,' refers to an Austrian concentration camp. September 24, 1938. (Photo by ACME).;A New Year -- But An Old Terror: As Jew

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), with Marie Bonaparte and U.S. Ambassador William C. Bullitt, arriving in Paris enroute to England. Stock Photo

RMCWAJ1R–Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), with Marie Bonaparte and U.S. Ambassador William C. Bullitt, arriving in Paris enroute to England.

RMANJK06–Religion Persecution

Jewish Fugitives on Danish Fishing Boat. Stock Photo

RMDYF3PD–Jewish Fugitives on Danish Fishing Boat.

Jews Hold Great Anti Nazin Demonstration In Hyden Park London -- A Jewish speaker standing beneath the Jewish banner addressing the enormous crowd of Jews at the mass demonstration. Thousands of London Jews met in Hyde Park, London on Sunday for a great demonstration against Hitler and the German Nasis to protest against the German boycott of Jews and their persecution. April 2, 1933.;Jews Hold Great Anti Nazin Demonstration In Hyden Park London -- A Jewish speaker standing beneath the Jewish b Stock Photo

RM2HX624C–Jews Hold Great Anti Nazin Demonstration In Hyden Park London -- A Jewish speaker standing beneath the Jewish banner addressing the enormous crowd of Jews at the mass demonstration. Thousands of London Jews met in Hyde Park, London on Sunday for a great demonstration against Hitler and the German Nasis to protest against the German boycott of Jews and their persecution. April 2, 1933.;Jews Hold Great Anti Nazin Demonstration In Hyden Park London -- A Jewish speaker standing beneath the Jewish b

witches make thunder and hail Stock Photo

RMDYNMCK–witches make thunder and hail

Spanish Persecution in the West Indies, 16th Century Stock Photo

RMT807CE–Spanish Persecution in the West Indies, 16th Century

Mary I (1516 – 1558) was the Queen of England and Ireland from July 1553 until her death. Her executions of Protestants led to the posthumous sobriquet 'Bloody Mary'. Stock Photo

RMHHW6HM–Mary I (1516 – 1558) was the Queen of England and Ireland from July 1553 until her death. Her executions of Protestants led to the posthumous sobriquet 'Bloody Mary'.

Old illustration of people oppressed by Juan Felipe Ibarra henchmen, Argentina. Created by Castelli, published on Le Tour du Monde, Paris, 1861 Stock Photo

RFJG9RGB–Old illustration of people oppressed by Juan Felipe Ibarra henchmen, Argentina. Created by Castelli, published on Le Tour du Monde, Paris, 1861

An unhewn stone marking the death of Rowland Taylor (1510-1555), Rector in the market town, Hadleigh in Suffolk. He was arrested six days after the Queen Mary I, ascended the throne and charged with heresy for having preached a sermon denouncing the Roman Catholic practice of clerical celibacy. These issues came to a head when Queen Mary I began a program to re-establish Catholicism in England. On 26 March 1554, the Privy Council ordered the arrest of Taylor and he was sentenced to death. His execution took place on 9 February 1555, at Aldham Common near Hadleigh. Stock Photo

RMPDJ6JW–An unhewn stone marking the death of Rowland Taylor (1510-1555), Rector in the market town, Hadleigh in Suffolk. He was arrested six days after the Queen Mary I, ascended the throne and charged with heresy for having preached a sermon denouncing the Roman Catholic practice of clerical celibacy. These issues came to a head when Queen Mary I began a program to re-establish Catholicism in England. On 26 March 1554, the Privy Council ordered the arrest of Taylor and he was sentenced to death. His execution took place on 9 February 1555, at Aldham Common near Hadleigh.

INQUISITION QUESTIONING MAN PRISONER HANGING BY HANDS WEIGHTED FEET TORTURE TRIBUNAL INTERROGATORY PAIN PERSECUTION Stock Photo

RME633RD–INQUISITION QUESTIONING MAN PRISONER HANGING BY HANDS WEIGHTED FEET TORTURE TRIBUNAL INTERROGATORY PAIN PERSECUTION

. English: Fleuron from book: An examination of Mr. Samuel Chandler's History of persecution, so far as it relates to (what he calls) persecutions in Great-Britain: In which his great Prejudice and Partiality are Detected, and Exposed in the manner they deserve. In a letter to the author. By a sincere admirer of true liberty. 332 An examination of Mr. Samuel Chandler's History of persecution Fleuron N001520-2 Stock Photo

RMMYRN0X–. English: Fleuron from book: An examination of Mr. Samuel Chandler's History of persecution, so far as it relates to (what he calls) persecutions in Great-Britain: In which his great Prejudice and Partiality are Detected, and Exposed in the manner they deserve. In a letter to the author. By a sincere admirer of true liberty. 332 An examination of Mr. Samuel Chandler's History of persecution Fleuron N001520-2

Israel 1948-1949:Galilee Description: Architecture fragments at the synagogue from the third century at Kapernaum including parts of columns and capitals Date: 1948 Location: Israel, Capernaum, Tiberias Keywords: persecution of Jews, archaeology, history, capitals, ruins, synagogues, columns Stock Photo

RM2APDXGH–Israel 1948-1949:Galilee Description: Architecture fragments at the synagogue from the third century at Kapernaum including parts of columns and capitals Date: 1948 Location: Israel, Capernaum, Tiberias Keywords: persecution of Jews, archaeology, history, capitals, ruins, synagogues, columns

9IS 1916 0 0 C1 Jews in Russia from Wahr Jacob 1916 History of Judaism Pogrom against the Jews in the Russian empire The Jews in Stock Photo

RMB5MWDD–9IS 1916 0 0 C1 Jews in Russia from Wahr Jacob 1916 History of Judaism Pogrom against the Jews in the Russian empire The Jews in

Engraving of Jews being persecuted in Nuremberg, Germany, during the 1300s Stock Photo

RM2AWT02N–Engraving of Jews being persecuted in Nuremberg, Germany, during the 1300s

9IS 1915 0 0 A3 Pogrom in Russia 1915 Wahr Jacob History of the Jews Pogroms in Russia during World War I From Russia After the Stock Photo

RMB5MWD2–9IS 1915 0 0 A3 Pogrom in Russia 1915 Wahr Jacob History of the Jews Pogroms in Russia during World War I From Russia After the

Advocates for Jewish refugees after meeting with President Franklin Roosevelt. Their attempts to persuade FDR to raise Stock Photo

RME1CW9W–Advocates for Jewish refugees after meeting with President Franklin Roosevelt. Their attempts to persuade FDR to raise

Cartoon from 'Punch', London, 20 December 1890, commenting on the persecution of Jews in Russia. Stock Photo

RMD9623A–Cartoon from 'Punch', London, 20 December 1890, commenting on the persecution of Jews in Russia.

Catholic North Vietnamese refugees. Refugees from Communist held territory in Vietnam pull alongside French landing craft. Ca. Stock Photo

RMCP4BP5–Catholic North Vietnamese refugees. Refugees from Communist held territory in Vietnam pull alongside French landing craft. Ca.

St Lawrence or Laurence of Rome (c.?225 – 258) was one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome under Pope Sixtus II who were martyred during the persecution by Emperor Valerian in 258. Stock Photo

RMKCEN25–St Lawrence or Laurence of Rome (c.?225 – 258) was one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome under Pope Sixtus II who were martyred during the persecution by Emperor Valerian in 258.

Walter Jenkins, Senator Lyndon Johnson's invaluable aid in 1963. Jenkins' career ended abruptly, after he was arrested for Stock Photo

RMCWCD8E–Walter Jenkins, Senator Lyndon Johnson's invaluable aid in 1963. Jenkins' career ended abruptly, after he was arrested for

RMA9WRJF–Religion Persecution

Ann Ekende Vlasteran burned alive in 1571 for the heresy of Anabaptism. From 'Mirror Martyrs', 1660. Anabaptists rejected infant baptism and practiced Believer's or Credobaptism. Religion Christian Persecution Fire Stock Photo

RMD98RR6–Ann Ekende Vlasteran burned alive in 1571 for the heresy of Anabaptism. From 'Mirror Martyrs', 1660. Anabaptists rejected infant baptism and practiced Believer's or Credobaptism. Religion Christian Persecution Fire

Persecution of Jews. Illustration from the 'Sumarius' (Johann Hanau, Frankfurt on the Oder). Museum: PRIVATE COLLECTION. Stock Photo

RMP8DK9C–Persecution of Jews. Illustration from the 'Sumarius' (Johann Hanau, Frankfurt on the Oder). Museum: PRIVATE COLLECTION.

Lucia of Syracuse (283–304), also known as Saint Lucy, or Saint Lucia (Latin: Sancta Lucia), was a young Christian martyr who died during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Orthodox Churches Stock Photo

RMKCEN2F–Lucia of Syracuse (283–304), also known as Saint Lucy, or Saint Lucia (Latin: Sancta Lucia), was a young Christian martyr who died during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Orthodox Churches

RMT807BT–Spanish Persecution in the West Indies, 16th Century

Five Protestant martyrs burnt at the stake at Canterbury, 31 January 1556, during the reign of the Roman Catholic Mary I for refusing to deny their faith. The queen became known as Bloody Mary for her persecution of her Protestant subjects. Copperplate e Stock Photo

RMD96067–Five Protestant martyrs burnt at the stake at Canterbury, 31 January 1556, during the reign of the Roman Catholic Mary I for refusing to deny their faith. The queen became known as Bloody Mary for her persecution of her Protestant subjects. Copperplate e

Old illustration of soldiers of the caudillo Juan Felipe Ibarra, Argentina. Created by Castelli, published on Le Tour du Monde, Paris, 1861 Stock Photo

RFJG9RG8–Old illustration of soldiers of the caudillo Juan Felipe Ibarra, Argentina. Created by Castelli, published on Le Tour du Monde, Paris, 1861

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury, who built the case for the annulment of Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon, resulting in the separation of the English Church from union the Holy See. After the accession of the Roman Catholic Mary I, he was put on trial for treason and heresy. Imprisoned for over two years he apparently reconciled himself with the Roman Catholic Church. However, on the day of his execution, he withdrew his recantations, to die a martyr to the principles of the English Reformation. Stock Photo

RMPDJ6H4–Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury, who built the case for the annulment of Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon, resulting in the separation of the English Church from union the Holy See. After the accession of the Roman Catholic Mary I, he was put on trial for treason and heresy. Imprisoned for over two years he apparently reconciled himself with the Roman Catholic Church. However, on the day of his execution, he withdrew his recantations, to die a martyr to the principles of the English Reformation.

A section of the huge crowd when 30 , 000 Jews assemble in Hyde Park as a demonstration against Nazi persecution of Jews in Germany 20 July 1933 Stock Photo

RM2BWBDJN–A section of the huge crowd when 30 , 000 Jews assemble in Hyde Park as a demonstration against Nazi persecution of Jews in Germany 20 July 1933

. English: Fleuron from book: A general history of the proceedings and cruelties, of the court of Inquisition; in Spain, Portugal, &c. Consisting chiefly of Facts well attested, intermix'd with many remarkable Tryals and Sufferings; such as have never before been collected into one intire Volume, and are now only to be found in the Closets of the Curious. Extracted from the best Authorities and Illustrated with Occasional Remarks and proper Observations. To which is Prefix'd, An Introduction concerning Heresy, Bigotry and Persecution. With Copper-Plates, Representing the Bloody and Inhuman Tor Stock Photo

RMP087GH–. English: Fleuron from book: A general history of the proceedings and cruelties, of the court of Inquisition; in Spain, Portugal, &c. Consisting chiefly of Facts well attested, intermix'd with many remarkable Tryals and Sufferings; such as have never before been collected into one intire Volume, and are now only to be found in the Closets of the Curious. Extracted from the best Authorities and Illustrated with Occasional Remarks and proper Observations. To which is Prefix'd, An Introduction concerning Heresy, Bigotry and Persecution. With Copper-Plates, Representing the Bloody and Inhuman Tor

Pursuit of French balloon post by Bavarian soldiers, illustrated war history, German - French war 1870-1871 Stock Photo

RF2D4XC3A–Pursuit of French balloon post by Bavarian soldiers, illustrated war history, German - French war 1870-1871

Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire Stock Photo

RMK2W66N–Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire

Engraving of Jews paying taxes to the caliphs in Eastern Europe, circa 800 AD Stock Photo

RM2AWT0B0–Engraving of Jews paying taxes to the caliphs in Eastern Europe, circa 800 AD

RMJEENBK–Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire

Engraving of a monk fighting the faggots before two women bound by chains for public execution by burning, probably during the Spanish inquisition Stock Photo

RM2RYHA3R–Engraving of a monk fighting the faggots before two women bound by chains for public execution by burning, probably during the Spanish inquisition

Salzburg protestants emigrate to Prussia after their expulsion by the prince-archbishop in the year 1732 Stock Photo

RMT7JXFP–Salzburg protestants emigrate to Prussia after their expulsion by the prince-archbishop in the year 1732

Scottish Covenanters face persecution from the authorities for upholding their faith against the rules of the state church. Stock Photo

RMRABFR6–Scottish Covenanters face persecution from the authorities for upholding their faith against the rules of the state church.

Execution of Lippold Ben Chluchim in year 1573 in Berlin for witchcraft Stock Photo

RFT35RGP–Execution of Lippold Ben Chluchim in year 1573 in Berlin for witchcraft

Engraving of the Tower of the bridge of Prague, where the heads of martyrs were displayed during the Reformation. Illustration from 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878 Stock Photo

RM2CFTHR0–Engraving of the Tower of the bridge of Prague, where the heads of martyrs were displayed during the Reformation. Illustration from 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878

RMA9WRK0–Religion Persecution

John Wesley in the midst of the riots of 1743 in Wednesbury, England,when local people tried to force him to stop preaching Stock Photo

RMEJJJAE–John Wesley in the midst of the riots of 1743 in Wednesbury, England,when local people tried to force him to stop preaching

Dorothy Thompson, newspaper columnist, with Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers, April 22, 1939. Thompson testified to the Congressional Stock Photo

RMDD7816–Dorothy Thompson, newspaper columnist, with Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers, April 22, 1939. Thompson testified to the Congressional

Engraving of Hugh Latimer, protestant martyr. Illustration from 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878 Stock Photo

RM2DE3E53–Engraving of Hugh Latimer, protestant martyr. Illustration from 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878

RMT807BN–Spanish Persecution in the West Indies, 16th Century

RM2DFG2AF–Engraving of Hugh Latimer, protestant martyr. Illustration from 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878.

Early map of Massachusetts Bay, America. Massachusetts was first settled by the Pilgrim Fathers, the Puritans who escaped religious persecution in England and sailed to America from Plymouth, England, via Leyden in the Netherlands, in 1620. Woodcut. Stock Photo

RMD965CH–Early map of Massachusetts Bay, America. Massachusetts was first settled by the Pilgrim Fathers, the Puritans who escaped religious persecution in England and sailed to America from Plymouth, England, via Leyden in the Netherlands, in 1620. Woodcut.

Anne Askew, (152-1546), married name Anne Kyme, was an English writer, poet and Protestant martyr condemned as a heretic in England during the reign of Henry VIII. She is the only woman to have been both tortured in the Tower of London and burnt at the stake. After her Catholic husband who threw her out for being Protestant, she made her way to London and became a preacher, but was arrested and tortured in the Tower of London. She refused to renounce her beliefs and on 18 June 1546, was convicted of heresy, and was condemned to death. Stock Photo

RMPDJ6J2–Anne Askew, (152-1546), married name Anne Kyme, was an English writer, poet and Protestant martyr condemned as a heretic in England during the reign of Henry VIII. She is the only woman to have been both tortured in the Tower of London and burnt at the stake. After her Catholic husband who threw her out for being Protestant, she made her way to London and became a preacher, but was arrested and tortured in the Tower of London. She refused to renounce her beliefs and on 18 June 1546, was convicted of heresy, and was condemned to death.

Saint Vitus, according to Christian legend, was a Christian saint from Sicily. He died as a martyr during the persecution of Christians by co-ruling Roman Emperors Diocletian and Maximian in 303. Wood cut showing Saint Vitus, from the en: Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493 Stock Photo

RMKCEN3B–Saint Vitus, according to Christian legend, was a Christian saint from Sicily. He died as a martyr during the persecution of Christians by co-ruling Roman Emperors Diocletian and Maximian in 303. Wood cut showing Saint Vitus, from the en: Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493

RMP087GN–. English: Fleuron from book: A general history of the proceedings and cruelties, of the court of Inquisition; in Spain, Portugal, &c. Consisting chiefly of Facts well attested, intermix'd with many remarkable Tryals and Sufferings; such as have never before been collected into one intire Volume, and are now only to be found in the Closets of the Curious. Extracted from the best Authorities and Illustrated with Occasional Remarks and proper Observations. To which is Prefix'd, An Introduction concerning Heresy, Bigotry and Persecution. With Copper-Plates, Representing the Bloody and Inhuman Tor

Thomas Cranmer (1489 – 1556) was a leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and, for a short time, Mary I. However Mary had good cause to dislike Cranmer, not only was he the premier Protestant in England; he also annulled her parents’ marriage and subsequently married King Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn. He was burnt at the stake on 21 March 1556. Stock Photo

RMHHW63A–Thomas Cranmer (1489 – 1556) was a leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and, for a short time, Mary I. However Mary had good cause to dislike Cranmer, not only was he the premier Protestant in England; he also annulled her parents’ marriage and subsequently married King Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn. He was burnt at the stake on 21 March 1556.

Notice in a restaurant window banning Jews from entering, German-occupied Paris, July 1940. Life for French Jews was oppressive under Nazi occupation. Collaborators in both the occupied part of the country and the area controlled by the Vichy regime co-operated enthusiastically in the persecution. The photographer is unknown. Stock Photo

RM2CWBDGJ–Notice in a restaurant window banning Jews from entering, German-occupied Paris, July 1940. Life for French Jews was oppressive under Nazi occupation. Collaborators in both the occupied part of the country and the area controlled by the Vichy regime co-operated enthusiastically in the persecution. The photographer is unknown.

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) was a leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI. He helped build the case for the annulment of Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon, which was one of the causes of the separation of the English Church from union with the Holy See. After the accession of the Catholic Mary I, Cranmer was put on trial for treason and heresy. Imprisoned for over two years and under pressure from Church authorities, he made several recantations but Mary wanted him executed, and, on the day of his execution, he withdrew Stock Photo

RM2F8GG28–Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) was a leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI. He helped build the case for the annulment of Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon, which was one of the causes of the separation of the English Church from union with the Holy See. After the accession of the Catholic Mary I, Cranmer was put on trial for treason and heresy. Imprisoned for over two years and under pressure from Church authorities, he made several recantations but Mary wanted him executed, and, on the day of his execution, he withdrew

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