Cultures Collection (page 5)

Mesolithic man, gathering around fire in family groups and building dwellings

Illustration of people, customs, artefacts, monuments from ancient civilisations and indigenous cultures around the world, including Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Persia, Phoenicia, Inca, Maya, Aztec

Duomo & Baptistry, Emilia-Romagna, Parma, Italy

St. George of merry England
Vintage engraving of a verse from Spensers Faerie Queene, with an image of Saint George and the Dragon. 1892

Dom LuAis I Bridge in Porto, Portugal
Dom LuAis I Bridge in Porto from a boat in Douro river. The Dom LuAis I Bridge is a double-decked metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto

Picture No. 11675818
Local Dancers performing a traditional dance with Virunga Mountains in the background. Date:

Banana boats transporting locals from Buka to Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, Pacific

Beer drinkers, 19th Century illustration
Beer drinkers. 1858 illustration depicting men drinking beer from various centuries

Carnival Venice Italy Masked Costumes

Burrishoole Abbey near Newport, County Mayo, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Farmhouse on a hill, typical Tuscan landscape near Ville de Corsano, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Camargue horses trotting through water, Camargue, Southern France, France

Cobblestone street scene, Cusco, Peru, South America

Three Llamas, Sacsayhuaman Ruins, Cusco, Peru, South America

Volubilis Mosaic
Mosaic in Volubilis city Roman World Heritage Site 9th November 2008 ( Photo by Xurxo Lobato/Getty Images ) The Mauritanian capital, founded in the 3rd century B.C

Close up of sculpture on Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt

Frescoes depicting bared chested women talking
Colorful frescoes depicting two bared chested women talking between them covering the western face of the rock in the historical and archaeological site of Sigiriya, Matale District

Skellig Michael
View from Skellig Michael ancient monastery, over the Atlantic Ocean, Little Skellig and the Kerry mountains in the background

Medieval towers in Ushguli, Svaneti, Georgia
Ushguli, in Svaneti, Georgia - with its distinctive medieval stone towers - is Europes highest permanent populated village.In 1996 the Upper Svaneti valley was added to the Unesco list of world

Lantern in Hoi An Herritage Village, Vietnam
Colorful Lantern in Hoi An World Heritage Village, Vietnam

Excursions in Normandy and Brittany

Antique illustration of Casa Santi-birthplace of Raffello Sanzio (Urbino, Italy)
Antique illustration of the 15th-century house where Italian Reinassance painter Raphael was born in 1483 in Urbino (Italy), now a Museum. The palace is called Casa Santi

Down Cathedral historical burial place of St Patrick
In the period following St Patricks death in 461 AD the Hill of Down came to be regarded as his traditional burial place. Down Cathedral is known as the historical burial place of Saint Patrick

Door in Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Shri Kathirvelayutha Swamy Kovil, a Hindu Temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Causeway to St. Michaels Mount, Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Panoramic photo of St. Ives church and old harbour, St. Ives, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Top of Mount Etna volcano at sunrise rising above Taormina, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Royal Chapel (Palatine Chapel) (Cappella Palatina) at the Royal Palace of Palermo (Palazzo Reale), Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Westminster Abbey at night, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Beach and pier, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

American Cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, in profile. Cleopatra VII Philopator was a pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt. She came from a Macedonian Greek family and is known for her beauty and her dramatic death

Vanity Fair Print - Thomas Erskine May 1st Baron Farnborough
Victorian caricature of Thomas Erskine May, 1st Baron Farnborough. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). Vanity Fair 1871

Apotheosis of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the allegory of the missionary work of the Jesuits dating from 1685 by the Jesuit painter Andrea Pozzo, Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Rome, Lazio

Parkes Castle, Co Leitrim, Ireland

Castlewellan Castle, Castlewellan, Co. Down, Ireland

Botallack Copper Mine, Cornwall - 1833 woodcut
Woodcut illustration from The Saturday Magazine, Volume 87, November 9th, 1833, an educational magazine under the Direction of the Committee of General Literature

Lobster moth (Stauropus fagi)
Illustration of a Lobster moth (Stauropus fagi), also known as lobster prominen

Cauliflower
Illustration of a cauliflower

Mehrangarh fort and Jaswant Thada temple, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Tonnaja Travel Photography, 636177250

Silky anteater, pygmy anteater (Cyclopes didactylus)

Wilhelmshaven. Germany
Antique illustration of a Wilhelmshaven, Germany map

The hazel (Corylus)
Antique illustration engraving of The hazel (Corylus)

Indian Medicine Men At Work
An American Indian medicine man wears a bear skin and waves a decorated pole and disc as his assistants tend to a sick barechested woman as other interested parties look on, 18th Century

Spring time in Modica Italy

Bomana War Cemetery, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Pacific

Outline and flag of Luxembourg, 3D

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"Cultures: A Tapestry of Diversity and Heritage" Embark on a journey through the rich tapestry that shape our world. From the ancient Monkey puzzle tree standing tall as a symbol of resilience, to the enigmatic Thylacinus cynocephalus, also known as the Tasmanian Tiger, each culture holds its own unique story. Unfold an antique map of Ireland and trace the footsteps of generations past. Marvel at the Cliff Tramway and Pier at Saltburn by the Sea in England, where echoes of history meet breathtaking coastal beauty. Explore Magna Graecia through a vintage map, immersing yourself in ancient Greek civilization's remarkable legacy. Transport yourself to Xunantunich Mayan Ruins near San Ignacio in Belize, where Castillo stands proudly amidst lush greenery—a testament to Mayan ingenuity. Delve into Bonnie Prince Charlie's wanderings with a captivating map that unravels tales from Scotland's tumultuous past. Discover diverse sheep breeds that have shaped agricultural landscapes across continents. Gaze upon Staithes, a picturesque fishing village nestled along North Yorkshire's rugged coastline—an elevated view revealing both tranquility and tenacity. Marvel at Sheela-na-Gig adorning Killinaboy church wall in County Clare, Ireland—a mysterious figure shrouded in symbolism yet evoking curiosity about ancient customs. Witness an Inuit hunter braving Greenland's snowstorm while walking his loyal dog team—showcasing humanity's indomitable spirit against nature’s fury. Finally, behold Khumbu icefall from Everest Base Camp—a majestic sight within Sagarmatha National Park—reminding us of mankind’s relentless pursuit for adventure and conquest even amid treacherous terrain. In this vast mosaic called Earth, cultures intertwine like threads woven together over millennia—each one contributing its distinct colors and patterns to create an awe-inspiring masterpiece we call humanity.