General Knowledge Collection

Odin questioning Mimir (colour litho)
7173279 Odin questioning Mimir (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odin questioning Mimir)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chanvre; Hemp; Hanf (engraving)
7195275 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chanvre; Hemp; Hanf (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chanvre; Hemp; Hanf)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Lapin; Rabbit; Kaninchen (engraving)
7196498 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Lapin; Rabbit; Kaninchen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lapin; Rabbit; Kaninchen)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sanglier; Wild-boar; Wildschwein (engraving)
7197475 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sanglier; Wild-boar; Wildschwein (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sanglier; Wild-boar; Wildschwein)

Denstone College, Lignum Crucis Arbor Scientiae, The Wood Of The Cross Is The Tree Of Knowledge (colour litho)
2794658 Denstone College, Lignum Crucis Arbor Scientiae, The Wood Of The Cross Is The Tree Of Knowledge (colour litho) by English School

Do You Know: Why buttons on soldier's cuff? (colour litho)
8668146 Do You Know: Why buttons on soldier's cuff? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why buttons on soldier's cuff)

Do You Know: Why are wages called "screw"? (colour litho)
8668144 Do You Know: Why are wages called "screw"? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why are wages called "screw")

Do You Know: Which is the only regiment to wear two cap badges? (colour litho)
8668142 Do You Know: Which is the only regiment to wear two cap badges? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Do You Know: What is the address HM fleet in foreign waters? (colour litho)
8668132 Do You Know: What is the address HM fleet in foreign waters? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What is the address HM fleet in foreign waters)

Do You Know: What famous school was founded by a grocer? (colour litho)
8668118 Do You Know: What famous school was founded by a grocer? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What famous school was founded by a grocer)

Do You Know: Why are some windows bricked-up in old houses? (colour litho)
8668112 Do You Know: Why are some windows bricked-up in old houses? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why are some windows bricked-up in old houses)

Do You Know: Who decreed the of a yard? (colour litho)
8668104 Do You Know: Who decreed the of a yard? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who decreed the of a yard)

Do You Know: Why "costermonger"? (colour litho)
8668100 Do You Know: Why "costermonger"? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why "costermonger")

Obstbaumzucht / Fruit Tree Cultivation (colour litho)
8666143 Obstbaumzucht / Fruit Tree Cultivation (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obstbaumzucht)

Frontispiece from "Nova experimenta physico-mechanica of VI aeris and elastica
AIS5351973 Frontispiece from "Nova experimenta physico-mechanica of VI aeris and elastica and eiusdem efectibus" by the English scientist Robert Boyle (1627-1691)

Science in Sport, or the Pleasures of Astronomy. A New Game, 1804 (cardboard)
7339962 Science in Sport, or the Pleasures of Astronomy. A New Game, 1804 (cardboard) by Wallis, John (19th century); 19.5x15.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Mullahs from Bhopal, India in the 19th century (engraving)
476160 Mullahs from Bhopal, India in the 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From El Mundo en la Mano published 1878.)

Frontispiece and title page of a Victorian encyclopedia (engraving)
8635198 Frontispiece and title page of a Victorian encyclopedia (engraving) by Brooke, William Henry (1772-1860) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Do You Know: What is the origin of wig and gown? (colour litho)
8668140 Do You Know: What is the origin of wig and gown? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What is the origin of wig and gown)

Do You Know: How much are the contents of the British Museum insured for? (colour litho)
8668130 Do You Know: How much are the contents of the British Museum insured for? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Honourable Artillery Company (colour photo)
8669942 The Honourable Artillery Company (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honourable Artillery Company)

Apprentices Band, RAF, Halton (colour photo)
8668627 Apprentices Band, RAF, Halton (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apprentices Band, RAF, Halton)

Firing a Royal Salute (colour photo)
8668624 Firing a Royal Salute (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firing a Royal Salute)

The Royal Scots wearing the Royal tartan (colour photo)
8668621 The Royal Scots wearing the Royal tartan (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Scots wearing the Royal tartan)

The Black Watch Cairn, Aberfeldy (colour photo)
8668620 The Black Watch Cairn, Aberfeldy (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Watch Cairn, Aberfeldy)

The Ceremony of the King's Keys (colour photo)
8668619 The Ceremony of the King's Keys (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ceremony of the King's Keys)

Grenade-thrower, 1750 (inset) Grenadier Guardsman, 1939 (colour photo)
8668618 Grenade-thrower, 1750 (inset) Grenadier Guardsman, 1939 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grenade-thrower)

The London Irish Rifles wearing the caubeen (colour photo)
8668617 The London Irish Rifles wearing the caubeen (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Irish Rifles wearing the caubeen)

Presenting leeks to the Welsh Guards, St David's Day (colour photo)
8668611 Presenting leeks to the Welsh Guards, St David's Day (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presenting leeks to the Welsh Guards)

Dipping the standard in salute (colour photo)
8668607 Dipping the standard in salute (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dipping the standard in salute)

A sovereign's escort of Life Guards (colour photo)
8668602 A sovereign's escort of Life Guards (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A sovereign's escort of Life Guards)

Saluting the spot where Nelson fell, HMS "Victory" (colour photo)
8668585 Saluting the spot where Nelson fell, HMS "Victory" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saluting the spot where Nelson fell)

"Dress ship" (colour photo)
8668580 "Dress ship" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Dress ship." In the Navy the custom of "dressing ship" for)

Do You Know: For what purpose were the pyramids built? (colour litho)
8668122 Do You Know: For what purpose were the pyramids built? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: For what purpose were the pyramids built)

Do You Know: Where did the kiss originate? (colour litho)
8668111 Do You Know: Where did the kiss originate? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where did the kiss originate)

Kavalierstour / Grand Tour (colour litho)
8666145 Kavalierstour / Grand Tour (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kavalierstour)

Bucherfreunde / Book Lovers (colour litho)
8666135 Bucherfreunde / Book Lovers (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bucherfreunde)

Hoisting Nelson's Signal on Trafalgar Day, HMS "Victory" (colour photo)
8669212 Hoisting Nelson's Signal on Trafalgar Day, HMS "Victory" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Popular Superstitions: The howling of a dog at night (colour litho)
8668714 Popular Superstitions: The howling of a dog at night (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The howling of a dog at night)

Popular Superstitions: Sneezing (colour litho)
8668705 Popular Superstitions: Sneezing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sneezing)

Popular Superstitions: Lucky white heather (colour litho)
8668762 Popular Superstitions: Lucky white heather (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucky white heather)

A botany lesson
DUV4217241 A botany lesson; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Letters and T: monkey, bellows, sigh, saw and drum, turtle, top, stool, c.1920 (print)
DUV4202592 Letters and T: monkey, bellows, sigh, saw and drum, turtle, top, stool, c.1920 (print); 16x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ABC de Guignol by Griff (French illustrator)

Frontispiece of "De Arithmetica" by Latin philosopher and politician Boece or Anicius Manlius Severinus
AIS5352556 Frontispiece of "De Arithmetica" by Latin philosopher and politician Boece or Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (Boetius) (480-524)

Jacob Brill (1639-1700) Dutch philosopher and follower of Spinoza, 1725 (engraving)
UTD4952716 Jacob Brill (1639-1700) Dutch philosopher and follower of Spinoza, 1725 (engraving); (add.info.: Jacob Brill (1639-1700) Dutch philosopher and follower of Spinoza

Wooden and leather book-shaped box containing mathematical instruments in brasswork, 18th century (brass)
DEX5040796 Wooden and leather book-shaped box containing mathematical instruments in brasswork, 18th century (brass); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

Metal, wood and cork condensation hygrometer of the Accademia del Cimento, 17th century (object)
DEX5040788 Metal, wood and cork condensation hygrometer of the Accademia del Cimento, 17th century (object); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Metal)

The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century, 1754 (illustration)
1578424 The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century, 1754 (illustration); (add.info.: The unrolling of the Clouds)

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"Unlocking the Gates of Knowledge: Exploring the Depths of General Knowledge" In this captivating scene, Odin, the Norse god of wisdom and knowledge, seeks answers from Mimir, a wise being known for his vast understanding. As they engage in deep conversation, their exchange symbolizes mankind's eternal quest for general knowledge. Le Vocabulaire Illustre takes us on a linguistic journey through engravings depicting various words. From "Lapin; Rabbit; Kaninchen" to "Chanvre; Hemp; Hanf, " these illustrations remind us that language is an essential tool in acquiring and sharing knowledge across cultures. The enigmatic engraving showcasing "Sanglier; Wild-boar; Wildschwein" invites us to explore not only vocabulary but also zoology. General knowledge encompasses a broad range of subjects, including flora and fauna found in our diverse world. Denstone College's emblematic lithograph reminds us that education is synonymous with enlightenment. Just as the wood of the cross represents sacrifice and redemption, it also serves as a powerful metaphor for how knowledge can transform lives. Galileo Galilei emerges as one of history's greatest intellectuals through his groundbreaking work depicted in multiple engravings. His Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo challenges conventional beliefs and propels humanity towards scientific progress—a testament to the power of questioning established norms. As we gaze upon Galileo Galilei's tomb within Florence's Basilica of Santa Croce, we are reminded that even after death, great minds continue to inspire generations with their contributions to general knowledge. The cover artwork from Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo Al Sermo Ferd. II. Big. Duca di Toscana further emphasizes how intellectual discourse shapes our understanding. It showcases dialogue between scholars underlining society's need for open-mindedness and respectful debates when seeking truth.