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03:19 June 9th, 2006

What year is this, again?

Posted by: Robert Basler
Tags: Uncategorized

 Quick: this photograph was taken in a) 1470, b) 1476, c) 2006.  If you guessed 2006 you’re very good with your history — most readers so far have said 1470.  What tipped you off?

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A mahout uses a bow during a re-enactment of traditional combat training involving wild elephants in Ayuthaya province, north of Bangkok, June 5, 2006. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang

One comment so far

Since it wasn’t possible to take color photos in the 1400’s, 2006 seems like the safer bet.

- Posted by Max

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