Anecdote Collection (#6)

Tiger attacking a British officer, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR414879 Tiger attacking a British officer, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 3rd August 1913 (colour litho) by French School

Lion felling a bull, from a marble pediment, c. 525-500 B. C. (marble)
3746318 Lion felling a bull, from a marble pediment, c.525-500 B.C. (marble) by Greek, (6th century BC); 64x17.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: The original composition)

Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel (colour litho)
2778204 Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some border soldiers)

The underground war, the explosion of our mines southwest of San Martino del Carso (colour litho)
2777547 The underground war, the explosion of our mines southwest of San Martino del Carso (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The underground war)

Battle of 2 May for the occupation of Lebda, the ancient Leptis Magna near Homs... (colour litho)
2808477 Battle of 2 May for the occupation of Lebda, the ancient Leptis Magna near Homs... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Bergamo miner taken from a flooded mine, in Australia, after nine days of burial (colour litho)
2815007 A Bergamo miner taken from a flooded mine, in Australia, after nine days of burial (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Assassination attempt against the Tsesarevich Nicholas of Russia, Otsu, Japan, 1891 (colour litho)
2818191 Assassination attempt against the Tsesarevich Nicholas of Russia, Otsu, Japan, 1891 (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"There was an Old Person of Chester, whom several small children did pester", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386713 " There was an Old Person of Chester, whom several small children did pester", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The Wall Street Bomb, New York City, 16th September 1920 (b / w photo)
PNP253878 The Wall Street Bomb, New York City, 16th September 1920 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c. 1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum)
986282 Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c.1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum) by French School

The Attempted Assassination of the Shah in Paris (engraving)
1600033 The Attempted Assassination of the Shah in Paris (engraving) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Attempted Assassination of the Shah in Paris)

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"Captivating Anecdotes: Unveiling Fascinating Tales from the Past" Step into a time machine and embark on a journey through captivating anecdotes that have shaped history. Join Nikolay Urvantsev, the Soviet geologist who unraveled the secrets of our planet's ancient past with his groundbreaking discoveries. Travel back to 1906, where tragedy struck in Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France. Le Petit Journal Paris captured the heart-wrenching coal mining accident that shook an entire community. Witness the invaluable lesson learned from the SS Titanic as passengers participate in a lifeboat drill aboard a passenger liner in 1912. The importance of preparedness etched forever in maritime history. Marvel at La Republique, the French military airship that gracefully soared through skies during her maiden flight from Paris to Compiegne in 1909. A testament to human ingenuity and progress. Delve into Frankfurt am Main's dark tale of despair as a young maid tragically chose to end her life by throwing herself into a bear den in 1891. An engraving capturing both sorrow and mystery. Experience the thrilling arrest of Corsican bandit Bellacoscia depicted vividly in an illustration from 1892. Justice prevailing over lawlessness amidst dramatic landscapes. Indulge your senses with Cartouche dining alongside Marshal Boufflers - an unlikely encounter between robber and authority showcased through intricate engravings dating back centuries. Hold your breath as you witness Cartouche's daring escape attempt at For-l'Eveque during his infamous reign as a brigand in the early 18th century. Engravings preserving tales of audacity against all odds. Immerse yourself within Antony and Cleopatra's epic love story as they flee from the Battle of Actium immortalized on canvas by skilled artists' brushstrokes in 1897. Passion transcending time.