Discoveries Collection (#2)

The discoveries at the Aelian Bridge in Rome (b / w photo)
1064252 The discoveries at the Aelian Bridge in Rome (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The discoveries at the Aelian Bridge in Rome)

Dr Schiemann giving an account of his discoveries at Mycenae before the Society of Antiquaries at Burlington House
585273 Dr Schiemann giving an account of his discoveries at Mycenae before the Society of Antiquaries at Burlington House (engraving) by English School

Francois Arago and a meteor visible at midday (chromolitho)
735996 Francois Arago and a meteor visible at midday (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Arago and a meteor visible at midday)

Eclairage Electrique Par Le Reflecteur Million (engraving)
2817680 Eclairage Electrique Par Le Reflecteur Million (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eclairage Electrique Par Le Reflecteur Million)

Le Concert Des Champs-Elysees, A Paris, Eclaire Par La Lumiere Electrique (engraving)
2817664 Le Concert Des Champs-Elysees, A Paris, Eclaire Par La Lumiere Electrique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Concert Des Champs-Elysees, A Paris)

Le Colisee De Rome Eclaire Par La Lumiere Electrique (engraving)
2817655 Le Colisee De Rome Eclaire Par La Lumiere Electrique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Colisee De Rome Eclaire Par La Lumiere Electrique)

L Oeuf Electrique De Davy (engraving)
2817706 L Oeuf Electrique De Davy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Oeuf Electrique De Davy)

M De Changy Met En Experience, Devant L Ingenieur En Chef Des Mines De Belgique... (engraving)
2817700 M De Changy Met En Experience, Devant L Ingenieur En Chef Des Mines De Belgique... (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M De Changy Met En Experience)

Thomas Alva Edison (engraving)
2817699 Thomas Alva Edison (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Alva Edison)

La Jeunesse D Edison (engraving)
2817698 La Jeunesse D Edison (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Jeunesse D Edison)

La Lampe Edison (engraving)
2817695 La Lampe Edison (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Lampe Edison. Illustration for Les Nouvelles Conquetes De La Science, L Electricite)

Eclairage Du Foyer De L Opera De Paris Par Les Lampes Maxim, Edison Et Les Lampes-Soleil (engraving)
2817691 Eclairage Du Foyer De L Opera De Paris Par Les Lampes Maxim, Edison Et Les Lampes-Soleil (engraving) by French School

La Grande Salle Du Comptoir D Escompte De Paris Eclairee Par L Arc Voltaique Et La Pile A Chromate De Potasse
2817688 La Grande Salle Du Comptoir D Escompte De Paris Eclairee Par L Arc Voltaique Et La Pile A Chromate De Potasse (engraving) by French School

Gaston Plante (engraving)
2817687 Gaston Plante (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaston Plante. Illustration for Les Nouvelles Conquetes De La Science, L Electricite)

L Eden-Theatre, A Paris Eclaire Par Les Lampes Siemens (engraving)
2817685 L Eden-Theatre, A Paris Eclaire Par Les Lampes Siemens (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Eden-Theatre, A Paris Eclaire Par Les Lampes Siemens)

Grande Machine Dynamo-Electrique De M Edison (engraving)
2817683 Grande Machine Dynamo-Electrique De M Edison (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grande Machine Dynamo-Electrique De M Edison)

La Salle D Attente Du Chemin De Fer De L Ouest (gare Saint-Lazare), Eclairee Par L Electricite (engraving)
2817674 La Salle D Attente Du Chemin De Fer De L Ouest (gare Saint-Lazare), Eclairee Par L Electricite (engraving) by French School

Premiere Experience Publique D Eclairage Par L Electricite Faite A Paris, Sur La Place... (engraving)
2817660 Premiere Experience Publique D Eclairage Par L Electricite Faite A Paris, Sur La Place... (engraving) by French School

Philippe Reis Et Son Telephone Musical, A L Institution Garnier, De Friedrichsdorf (engraving)
2817647 Philippe Reis Et Son Telephone Musical, A L Institution Garnier, De Friedrichsdorf (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir William Thomson (engraving)
2817629 Sir William Thomson (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Thomson)

La Navigation Par L Electricite (engraving)
2817626 La Navigation Par L Electricite (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Navigation Par L Electricite)

Transport A Distance De La Force Des Torrents Et Chutes D Eau Par L Electricite (engraving)
2817617 Transport A Distance De La Force Des Torrents Et Chutes D Eau Par L Electricite (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Docteur Cornelius Herz (engraving)
2817616 Le Docteur Cornelius Herz (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Docteur Cornelius Herz)

L Ecole De Dessin A L Exposition De Munich, Eclairee Par L Electricite (engraving)
2817599 L Ecole De Dessin A L Exposition De Munich, Eclairee Par L Electricite (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pratts Typewriter (chromolitho)
2802098 Pratts Typewriter (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pratts Typewriter)

Cash Register (chromolitho)
2802096 Cash Register (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cash Register. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions)

Auto-Piano (chromolitho)
2802094 Auto-Piano (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auto-Piano. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions published by)

Wildes Dynamo (chromolitho)
2802088 Wildes Dynamo (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wildes Dynamo. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions)

Microscope (chromolitho)
2802084 Microscope (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Microscope. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions published by)

Syphon Barometer (chromolitho)
2802078 Syphon Barometer (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syphon Barometer)

Diving Bell (chromolitho)
2802121 Diving Bell (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diving Bell. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions published by)

Electric Light (chromolitho)
2802103 Electric Light (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric Light. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions)

Locomotion, premiere locomotive construite par G Stephenson, exposee en septembre 1875... (engraving)
2787849 Locomotion, premiere locomotive construite par G Stephenson, exposee en septembre 1875... (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Locomotion)

Phare de l Enfant Perdu, pres de Cayenne (engraving)
2787844 Phare de l Enfant Perdu, pres de Cayenne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phare de l Enfant Perdu, pres de Cayenne)

Une fabrique de poteries a Vallauris (engraving)
2787835 Une fabrique de poteries a Vallauris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une fabrique de poteries a Vallauris)

La manufacture de Sevres, Le grand four a porcelaine, elevation et coupe (engraving)
2787830 La manufacture de Sevres, Le grand four a porcelaine, elevation et coupe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La manufacture de Sevres)

La laine; sa mise en oeuvre (engraving)
2787826 La laine; sa mise en oeuvre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La laine; sa mise en oeuvre)

Triage, torrefaction et vannage du cacao (engraving)
2787821 Triage, torrefaction et vannage du cacao (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triage, torrefaction et vannage du cacao)

Further Discoveries at Cuma and Canosa (engraving)
1618965 Further Discoveries at Cuma and Canosa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Further Discoveries at Cuma and Canosa)

Michael Faraday FRS (1791-1867), an English scientist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry

Lord Kelvin began his scientific researches in Glasgow in a wine-cellar which he
STC335875 Lord Kelvin began his scientific researches in Glasgow in a wine-cellar which he converted into a laboratory (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: William Thomson)

Map of Canada, published Paris, 1703 (hand-coloured engraving)
NBY332310 Map of Canada, published Paris, 1703 (hand-coloured engraving) by Delisle, Guillaume (1675-1726) (after); 50x65 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Livingstones Discoveries in Central Africa
Page from The Illustrated London News, 1856 reporting on the discoveries made by David Livingstone while exploring central Africa. The page features a portrait of Livingston from a photograph by M

Le Phare De Planier, Pres De Marseille (engraving)
2817673 Le Phare De Planier, Pres De Marseille (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Phare De Planier, Pres De Marseille)

Batiment Cuirasse Decouvrant Un Bateau Torpilleur (engraving)
2817669 Batiment Cuirasse Decouvrant Un Bateau Torpilleur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batiment Cuirasse Decouvrant Un Bateau Torpilleur)

La Lumiere Werdermann Au Foyer Des Abonnes, A L Opera De Paris (engraving)
2817650 La Lumiere Werdermann Au Foyer Des Abonnes, A L Opera De Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Lumiere Werdermann Au Foyer Des Abonnes)

M Hughes (engraving)
2817639 M Hughes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Hughes. Illustration for Les Nouvelles Conquetes De La Science, L Electricite)

Palais De Cristal A Munich Ou Se Tenait L Exposition D Electricite (engraving)
2817607 Palais De Cristal A Munich Ou Se Tenait L Exposition D Electricite (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Discoveries: From Ancient Art to Modern Marvels" Embarking on a journey through time, we delve into the realm that have shaped our understanding of the world. Science and satire intertwine as we uncover remarkable tales from various corners of history. In the depths of caves, where darkness once prevailed, vivid strokes etched by prehistoric hands reveal humanity's earliest artistic expressions. These cave art paintings serve as windows into our ancestors' minds, offering glimpses into their beliefs and daily lives. Fast forward to 1670 when John Overton crafted a masterpiece known as the Overton World Map. This intricate cartographic marvel showcased an evolving perception of Earth's geography and opened new horizons for exploration. Carlos Villoch's lens captures moments frozen in time, immortalizing archaeological wonders like the hollow head of the Sphinx in Egypt. Its enigmatic gaze whispers secrets yet to be unraveled by modern scholars. Venturing further back, we encounter Palaeanthropus of Palestine—a groundbreaking discovery shedding light on human evolution. The fossilized remains unearthed provide valuable insights into our ancient past and ignite curiosity about our origins. Revolutionary breakthroughs also emerge from scientific endeavors such as Stephen Gray's lecture on electricity discoveries. His pioneering work paved the way for harnessing this invisible force that now powers our modern world. Maps become gateways to uncharted territories; they hold stories within their lines. Maps depicting America in 1540 transport us back to a time when European explorers embarked on daring voyages across vast oceans, forever altering history's course. Egyptian dress designs by Vionnet pay homage to timeless elegance inspired by Tutankhamen himself—an emblematic figure whose tomb revealed treasures beyond imagination and sparked renewed fascination with ancient Egypt. Claude Bernard stands tall among pioneers who revolutionized medicine through rigorous experimentation and observation—his contributions shaping modern physiology and laying foundations for future medical breakthroughs.