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Discoveries Collection (#8)

"Unveiling the Tapestry of Discoveries: From Ancient Art to Modern Marvels" Embarking on a journey through time

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Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Tower of Belem detail

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Portugal, Estremadura, Monument to the Discoveries

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Portugal, Lisbon, Belem, Detail of the Monument to the Discoveries

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Portugal, Lisbon, Belem, Detail of the Monument to the Discoveries

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Portugal, Lisbon, Belem, Detail of the Monument to the Discoveries

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Portugal, Lisbon, Belem, Detail of the Monument to the Discoveries

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POrtugal, Lisbon, Belem, Detail of the Monument to the Discoveries

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Portugal, Lisbon, Belem, Detail of the Monument to the Discoveries

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Portugal, Lisbon, Belem, Detail of the Monument to the Discoveries

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Portugal, Lisbon, Belem, Detail of the Monument to the Discoveries

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Portugal, Lisbon, Belem, Detail of the Monument to the Discoveries

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Portugal, Lisbon, Belem, Detail of the Monument to the Discoveries

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Portugal, Lisbon, Belem, Monument to the Discoveries

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Portugal, Lisbon, Belem, Monument to the Discoveries

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Portugal, Lisbon, Tower of Belem detail

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Skeleton Map Of South And Central Africa Showing David Livingstones Discoveries

Skeleton Map Of South And Central Africa Showing David Livingstones Discoveries. From The Life And Explorations Of Dr. Livingstone Published C.1875

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Nuove Scoperte [New Discoveries]

Nuove Scoperte [New Discoveries]
New Discoveries 1776

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: MAP OF THE DISCOVERIES OF EUROPEAN SEAFARERS IN THE 15TH AND 16TH CENTURIES

MAP OF THE DISCOVERIES OF EUROPEAN SEAFARERS IN THE 15TH AND 16TH CENTURIES

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: William Parsons 3rd Earl of Rosse : 17 June 1800 - 31 October 1867, was an Anglo-Irish

William Parsons 3rd Earl of Rosse : 17 June 1800 - 31 October 1867, was an Anglo-Irish astronomer who had several telescopes built

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Olsbro rune stone

Olsbro rune stone. This stone, like many other rune stones, is believed to have been carved as a memorial to the dead. It is engraved with runic inscriptions dating back to the early Middle Ages

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter in Tutankamens Tomb, Egypt

Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter in Tutankamens Tomb, Egypt
Photograph showing George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon, looking into the Gilded Sanctuary Room of Tutankhamens tomb, as Howard Carter looks back towards the photographer in the main outer

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Giovanni Da Verrazzano

Giovanni Da Verrazzano
GIOVANNI DA VERRAZZANO Florentine explorer who made several discoveries along North Americas eastern seaboard such as New York Bay

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: How I Found Livingstone. Travels, Adventures and Discoveries in Central Africa; Including Four

How I Found Livingstone. Travels, Adventures and Discoveries in Central Africa; Including Four Months Residence with Dr. Livingstone by Henry M. Stanley

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Lagina frieze history discoveries Halicarnassus

Lagina frieze history discoveries Halicarnassus
Lagina: frieze, A history of discoveries at Halicarnassus, Cnidus and Branchidae, Newton, C. T. (Charles Thomas), 1816-1894, Spackman, B. Wagner, E

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: glass laboratory flasks

glass laboratory flasks
Glass flasks with liquid as used in research and science labs for scientific, medical, and chemical analysis and research

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Tourists studying throne & couches of Tutankhamen, Cairo

Tourists studying throne & couches of Tutankhamen, Cairo
Visitors from all parts of the world and Egyptians studying Tutankhamens throne in the thronged galleries of the Cairo Museum

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Edmond Fremy - 2

Edmond Fremy - 2
EDMOND FREMY French chemist who made several valuable discoveries such as hydrogen fluoride gas, and wrote extensively on chemistry subjects. Date: 1814 - 1894

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Court of Serendip

Court of Serendip
At the court of Serendip (an old name for Sri Lanka) whose princes continually made happy but unexpected discoveries, according to Horace Walpole. Hence serendipity

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Cartoon, Scientific Researches

Cartoon, Scientific Researches! New Discoveries in Pneumaticks! or, an Experimental Lecture on the Powers of Air, by James Gillray

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Paris, France - Palais de l Institut

Paris, France - Palais de l Institut. Date: 1860

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Claude Bernard Photo

Claude Bernard Photo
CLAUDE BERNARD French medical researcher who made valuable discoveries, though at the expense of many animals for which he was reproved. Date: 1813 - 1878

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Guillaume Franc. Rouelle

Guillaume Franc. Rouelle
GUILLAUME FRANCOIS ROUELLE French chemist who made several important discoveries. Date: 1718 - 1779

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Discovery America Vespucci Landing ca 1587-89

Discovery America Vespucci Landing ca 1587-89
Artokoloro

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Source Size = 3756 x 1271
DISCOVERIES IN THE GREAT EGYPTIAN PYRAMID: 1. Original Casing Stone from North Side; 2. Granite Ball, 1 lb. 3 oz. weight; 3. Piece of Cedar, apparently a Measure; 4

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Map of the Discoveries of European Seafarers in the 15th and 16th Centuries

Map of the Discoveries of European Seafarers in the 15th and 16th Centuries

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Source Size = 1303 x 3383
Recent Discoveries at Nineveh: Colossal Statue

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Source Size = 1281 x 3372
Recent Discoveries at Nineveh: Colossal Statue

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Recent Discoveries at Nineveh: the only Discovered Slab Showing a Figure of the Queen

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Source Size = 1309 x 2348
Recent Discoveries at Nineveh: Nineveh Trench

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Lecture at the Charterhouse on Stephen Grays Discoveries in Electricity, 1874

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Scene of the Geological Discoveries at Swanage, Dorset

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Outline of the Discoveries Made by the Respective Searching Parties from the Arctic

Outline of the Discoveries Made by the Respective Searching Parties from the Arctic Expedition under the Command of Captain Penny

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Track Chart, Showing the Explorations and Discoveries Made by the Searching Parties

Track Chart, Showing the Explorations and Discoveries Made by the Searching Parties from Captain Austins Squadron

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Plains of Promise, Albert River, Discoveries in Australia, with an account of the coasts

Plains of Promise, Albert River, Discoveries in Australia, with an account of the coasts and rivers explored and surveyed during the voyage of H.M.S

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Bust of Ramses, A Brief Account of the Researches and Discoveries in Upper Egypt

Bust of Ramses, A Brief Account of the Researches and Discoveries in Upper Egypt, 19th century engraving

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: A Map of the North Pole (colour engraving)

A Map of the North Pole (colour engraving)
XCF285173 A Map of the North Pole (colour engraving) by Seller, John (1632-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: The list of those worthy persons that have attempted the discovery of a North East)

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: The largest telescope in the World. William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse : 17 June

The largest telescope in the World. William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse : 17 June 1800 - 31 October 1867, was an Anglo-Irish pioneering astronomer who had several telescopes built at his residence at

Background imageDiscoveries Collection: Map of east coast of North America from Labrador to Cape Florida and featuring mouth of St Lawrence

Map of east coast of North America from Labrador to Cape Florida and featuring mouth of St Lawrence. Map of pre-1547 based on Jacques Cartiers discoveries of 1534-1541




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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.