Discovery Collection (#10)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3520003 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519999 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519989 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Title page Illustration, from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519983 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519981 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519977 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519973 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519966 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Portrait of Christopher Columbus (engraving)
2604124 Portrait of Christopher Columbus (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of an ivory niello showing Christopher Columbus (1451 - 1506), Genoese explorer

The Terra Nova ship used by Robert Falcon Scott during The Terra Nova Expedition to the south pole in 1912
3058421 The Terra Nova ship used by Robert Falcon Scott during The Terra Nova Expedition to the south pole in 1912. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures

USS Jeannette Arctic Expedition
673472 USS Jeannette Arctic Expedition; (add.info.: Jeannette Arctic Expedition, The first USS Jeannette was originally HMS Pandora, a Philomel-class gunvessel of the Royal Navy)

Expedition exploring Alaska in late 19th Century
673470 Expedition exploring Alaska in late 19th Century; (add.info.: Expedition exploring Alaska, late 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904, 1880 (engraving)
864598 Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Dr Livingstone, I presume? Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

Christopher Columbus Hearing the Cry of Land Land! in 1492.1910 (print)
2638459 Christopher Columbus Hearing the Cry of Land Land! in 1492.1910 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus, 1451 -1506. Italian explorer, colonizer and navigator)

The discovery of a train leading to the powder magazine, 1860 (engraving)
1579683 The discovery of a train leading to the powder magazine, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the discovery of a train leading to the powder magazine at the Fort of Melazzo)

Vancouver's ship, the Discovery, on the rocks in Queen Charlotte Sound, 1798
1578503 Vancouver's ship, the Discovery, on the rocks in Queen Charlotte Sound, 1798; (add.info.: George Vancouver's (1757-1798) ship, the Discovery, on the rocks in Queen Charlotte sound

cross-section view of Edison's phonograph: one of the first (and simplest)
PCT4259210 cross-section view of Edison's phonograph: one of the first (and simplest) models of the system deposited in 1876- engraving, by B

Louis XI, piece by Casimir Delavigne (1793-1843). The scene takes place at the Chateau du Plessis. Engraving 1836
JAB4121723 Louis XI, piece by Casimir Delavigne (1793-1843). The scene takes place at the Chateau du Plessis. Engraving 1836; (add.info.: Louis XI, piece by Casimir Delavigne (1793-1843)

Prehistory: The discovery of fire. Engraving from 1870
THT4305857 Prehistory: The discovery of fire. Engraving from 1870.; (add.info.: Prehistory: The discovery of fire. Engraving from 1870.); © Jacques Marthelot. All rights reserved 2024

Some excavated ruins in Pompeii
3740693 Some excavated ruins in Pompeii; (add.info.: Illustration depicting some excavated ruins in Pompeii. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The discovery of the ancient megalithic tombs known as the Corte de Guadiana
3740650 The discovery of the ancient megalithic tombs known as the Corte de Guadiana'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the discovery of the ancient megalithic tombs known as the Corte de Guadiana)

The Polar exploration ship Discovery in Winter
5307678 The Polar exploration ship Discovery in Winter.; (add.info.: Photograph of the Polar exploration ship Discovery in Winter. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Musschenbroek's experiment, the discovery of the transpiration of plants, 1882
7125195 Musschenbroek's experiment, the discovery of the transpiration of plants, 1882; (add.info.: Musschenbroek's experiment, the discovery of the transpiration of plants)

An engraving depicting Hans Christian Orsted's discovery of the directive action of currents upon magnets (1819)
5311361 An engraving depicting Hans Christian Orsted's discovery of the directive action of currents upon magnets (1819). The magnetic needle will always rest at right angles to the current

Drawing of a Siberian Woolly Mammoth, discovered in a block of ice in Siberia, Russia, 1799
5311524 Drawing of a Siberian Woolly Mammoth, discovered in a block of ice in Siberia, Russia, 1799; (add.info.: Date: 1799); Universal History Archive/UIG

Chart of discoveries made in the South Pacific Ocean in his majesty's ship Resolution under the command of Captain
7295394 Chart of discoveries made in the South Pacific Ocean in his majesty's ship Resolution under the command of Captain Cook, 1777-76 (engraving) by Cook

Italy, Lazio, Lazzio, Rome: excavations of ruins of the forum by archeologists, updating of a pavement, 1895
LUX4776985 Italy, Lazio, Lazzio, Rome: excavations of ruins of the forum by archeologists, updating of a pavement, 1895; (add.info.: Italy, Lazio, Lazzio)

Ferdinand Magellan's ship The Nao Victoria, which took part in the expedition in 1519 to circumnavigate the earth
3058539 Ferdinand Magellan's ship The Nao Victoria, which took part in the expedition in 1519 to circumnavigate the earth

Mountaineering Savoy passage a rope Photography by Auguste Rosalie (1826-1900) and Louis Auguste Bisson (1814-1876)
JEB4899825 Mountaineering Savoy passage a rope Photography by Auguste Rosalie (1826-1900) and Louis Auguste Bisson (1814-1876) 1862 Musee Cantini Marseille Size cm 24, 5x39, 5; Musee Cantini

Empress Helena leaving Constantinople (C), and Judas revealing to her the location of the Holy Cross (D)
FLO4685532 Empress Helena leaving Constantinople (C), and Judas revealing to her the location of the Holy Cross (D). Painting on the north side of the Chancel

Portrait of Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock
3077571 Portrait of Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock; (add.info.: Portrait of Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock (1819-1907)

Portrait of Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock
3077570 Portrait of Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock; (add.info.: Portrait of Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock (1819-1907)

Pirates and Privateers: hunting for treasor. sailors dig to find Captain Kidd's treasure
NWI4932997 Pirates and Privateers: hunting for treasor. sailors dig to find Captain Kidd's treasure. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Pirates and Privateers)

The discovery of glass by Egyptians using pieces of natron, a salt used for the preservation of mummies
ELD4930513 The discovery of glass by Egyptians using pieces of natron, a salt used for the preservation of mummies, as support for the cauldron in which they were cooking

Skinning of the mummy of a Theban High Priests of Amun by scientists. 19th century
ELD4863061 Skinning of the mummy of a Theban High Priests of Amun by scientists. 19th century (engraving from "Myster-des-Sciences-Occultes")

Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Map of the great journeys of the time of explorations from 1492 to
NWI4851762 Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Map of the great journeys of the time of explorations from 1492 to 1580

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3520051 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3520023 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3520019 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3520008 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3520005 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519995 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519993 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print)
3519975 Robin Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of Robinson Crusoe a novel by Daniel Defoe)

Map of Veragua showing coastline explored by Christopher Columbus on his fourth voyage, in 1502
2915330 Map of Veragua showing coastline explored by Christopher Columbus on his fourth voyage, in 1502. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R

Annapolis Royal, 1781 (pen, ink)
7340408 Annapolis Royal, 1781 (pen, ink) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J.F.W)

Photograph of Captain Thomson with people from the Admiralty Islands. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger
7342587 Photograph of Captain Thomson with people from the Admiralty Islands. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger (1858) 1872-76

Cartoon commenting on Urbain Le Verrier's discovery of the planet Neptune
5309055 Cartoon commenting on Urbain Le Verrier's discovery of the planet Neptune; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on Urbain Le Verrier's discovery of the planet Neptune)

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"Unveiling the Secrets: A Journey of Discovery" Watson and Crick's DNA Model: Pioneering scientists unraveling the blueprint of life. Vasco da Gama in India: Charting new routes, opening doors to a world unknown. Snowy-Nosed Goldendoodle: Innocence meets wonder as nature reveals its magic. Festival of Britain View: Celebrating innovation, creativity, and progress. James Craig Map of New Town, Edinburgh: Shaping a modern cityscape with visionary plans. Higgs Boson Event at ATLAS Detector: Unraveling the mysteries of particle physics at the frontier of knowledge. Apollo 17 Astronaut: Humanity's giant leap towards exploring distant celestial bodies. Astronaut Footprints on the Moon: Imprints marking mankind's audacious venture into space exploration. Llyn Cau and Summit of Cader Idris in Winter Sun: Nature's breathtaking beauty captured amidst serene landscapes. Durer's World Map (1515): Expanding horizons through cartography during an age of discovery. Delisle Map of Southern Ancient Greece (1794): Rediscovering ancient civilizations through detailed topography maps Captain Cook Killed by Hawaiian Natives (1779): The perils faced by explorers in their quest for new frontiers. In each momentous event lies a tale that epitomizes human curiosity, resilience, and our unyielding spirit to explore beyond what is known – unveiling secrets that shape our understanding and propel us forward on an eternal journey called "discovery.