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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10) - Head of Augustus - 成人论坛 Sounds

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A History of the World in 100 Objects

Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10)Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10)

Head of Augustus

Released On: 21 May 2010

Available for over a year

The 2000 year old bronze head of one of the world's most famous rulers - Caesar Augustus

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