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Identified in book as two varieties of wormwood. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as two varieties of pine thistle. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as three types of thyme. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

The Battle of Carchemish, c. 605 BC, from Cassells Universal History, published 1888; Illustration

A selection of plants, including aquatic plants. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

The Battle of the Catalaunian Plains, also called the Battle of the Campus Mauriacus, Battle of Chalons, Battle of Troyes or the Battle of Maurica, June 20, 451 AD between the Romans and Visigoths

Aristotle tutoring the young Alexander the Great. Alexanders father, Philip II, King of Macedon, hired the respected Greek philosopher to educate his son

Field Marshal Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby, 1861 - 1936. English soldier and British Imperial Governor. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934; England

General James Barry Munnik Hertzog, aka Barry Hertzog or J. B. M. Hertzog, 1866 - 1942. South African politician, soldier and 3rd President of South Africa

Archival miniature print of fast-running river running through gorge, Japan, circa 1930; Artwork

Postcard Of Japanese Temple, Japanese print-style, circa 1925
Archival graphic art postcard of temple, Japanese print-style, Japan, circa 1925; Artwork

Postcard Of Parishioners At Shrine, Japan, circa 1925
Archival graphic art postcard of parishioners approaching temple, Japan, circa 1925; Artwork

Archival color postcard of junks in harbor waiting for coming typhoon, Hong Kong, China, c 1910
Archival color postcard of junks in harbor for safety against coming typhoon, Hong Kong, China, c 1910. (Photo by Allan Seiden, Legacy Archive/Getty Images)

Archival color postcard, North Shore Parade, coastal resort, Blackpool, England, circa 1915
Archival colour postcard view of North Shore Parade, coastal resort, Blackpool, England, Great Britain, circa 1915; Blackpool, England

Archival colour postcard of two actors in colourful Asian costumes, China, circa 1910; China

Archival colour postcard of street scene, Peking (Beijing), China, with entry gates, circa 1910; Beijing, China

Postcard Of Temple Altar, Japan, circa 1925
Archival graphic art postcard with temple altar, in vibrant colour, Japan, circa 1925; Artwork

Postcard Of Japanese Temple, circa 1910
Archival graphic art postcard of temple compound, Japan, circa 1910; Artwork

Classic Hula Girl with Ukelele, Hawaiian Legacy Archive
Hawaiian Legacy Archive - Classic Hula Girl with Ukelele; Artwork

Archival color postcard of three fishwives in Newhaven, England, Great Britain, c 1915
Archival color postcard view of three fishwives with fish in baskets in Newhaven, England, Great Britain, c 1915. (Photo by Allan Seiden, Legacy Archive/Getty Images)

Archival miniature print of coastal landscape with cherry trees in bloom, Japan, c 1930. (Photo by Allan Seiden, Legacy Archive/Getty Images)

Postcard Of Japanese Temple, circa 1925
Archival graphic arts postcard of small temple in garden setting, Japan, circa 1925; Artwork

Archival colour postcard of Chinese actor in theatrical garb, China, circa 1905; China

Hawaiian themed artwork with a ukelele and tropical flowers; Artwork

Archival colour postcard on Great Wall, Nankow, China, circa 1915; Nankow, China

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"Unveiling the Treasures of History: Exploring the Captivating Archives" Step into a world where time stands still, as we delve into the captivating archives that hold stories from eras long gone. From the powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin 61 Piston-Engine to the legendary Sheffield Wednesday Football Team at Hillsborough in 1937, these they can a treasure trove of memories. Travel back to 1896 when Sheffield Wednesday Club proudly lifted the F. A. Cup, etching their name in football history. Meanwhile, their rivals Sheffield United Football Club posed with English Cup and Ball around 1900, showcasing their triumphs on and off the field. Witnessing progress unfold before your eyes is made possible through snapshots like St Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line's Benoist Xiv / 14 Biplan?, an aviation marvel that revolutionized travel. And who can forget Sheffield United Football Club's iconic Bramall Lane stadium in all its glory during 1905? But our journey doesn't stop there; we uncover historical documents that shaped nations. Spain's Queen Isabel I penned a letter in 1493, revealing her vision for exploration and discovery across new horizons. Alejo Fernandez's masterpiece "The Virgin of…" transports us to his artistic brilliance during this transformative era. Peering into everyday life brings us face-to-face with hardworking individuals at Sheffield Smelting Co. Ltd. , capturing late nineteenth-century Yorkshire industry at its peak. The dedication of employees is further celebrated through William Jessop and Sons Ltd and J. J Savile & Co Ltd. 's long service award in 1949 – a testament to loyalty and commitment. Finally, relive moments of sheer triumph as Sheffield Wednesday Football Club clinched victory once again by becoming F. A Cup Winners in 1907. These archives serve as portals connecting us to forgotten times; they remind us of our collective heritage while igniting a sense of wonder and curiosity.