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Half a cut orange sitting among other uncut oranges

A close up of finger lime fruit, both green and red

A 15th century painting 13 men in lively discussion seated along one side of a long table covered in food

"They can stay fresh for weeks … which is why they figured so much in the art not only of ancient times but also throughout the Renaissance, right up to the modern period."

A photo of a circular wall plaque showing a coat-of-arms featuring 5 red balls and a blue ball on a golden shield

A black and white etching showing eight men in different forms of 18th century naval uniform standing on a ship's deck

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