Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, 106 - 48 BC, aka Pompey or Pompey the Great. Military and political leader of the late Roman Republic. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c. 1882.

Menelaus. According to Greek mythology, Menelaus was a king of Mycenaean (pre-Dorian) Sparta and the husband of Helen of Troy. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c. 1882.

Roman consul Titus Manlius Torquatus condemning his son to death for leaving his post in battle. Titus Manlius Torquatus, Roman consul 347 BC. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c. 1882.

The death of Alcibiades at the hands of Lysander and the Spartans. Alcibiades, son of Cleinias, c. 450404 BC. Prominent Athenian statesman, orator and general. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c. 1882.

The murder of Servius Tullius by his son-in-law Lucius Tarquinius, 535 BC. Servius Tullius, legendary sixth king of Rome who reigned 575535 BC. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c. 1882.

Epaminondas saves the life of Pelopidas in battle at the siege of Mantinea 385 BC. Epaminondas, d. 362 BC. Theban general and statesman of the 4th century BC. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c. 1882.

Pindar, c. 522 c. 443 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c. 1882.