Exploratory Collection

Mars Exploration Rover on the surface of Mars, artwork. The first of two identical NASA rovers, Spirit, landed on Mars on 4 January 2004

Col. Fremont planting the American Standard on the Rocky Mountains (print)
5323187 Col. Fremont planting the American Standard on the Rocky Mountains (print) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fremont in The Rocky Mountains)

Elisha Kent Kane, leader of The Second Grinnell Expedition of 1853, in search of Captain Sir John Franklin's lost
2657624 Elisha Kent Kane, leader of The Second Grinnell Expedition of 1853, in search of Captain Sir John Franklin's lost expedition in the Arctic Regions, from The History of Our Country

Fremont in The Rocky Mountains, North America during his fourth expedition of 1848, from The History of Our Country
2657625 Fremont in The Rocky Mountains, North America during his fourth expedition of 1848, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School

Cover Illustration from 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea
XIR155488 Cover Illustration from 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne (1828-1905) engraved by Henri Theophile Hildibrand (1824-97) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Riou

Map of Laos and the Mekong river showing the route of the voyage of Henri Mouhot
423692 Map of Laos and the Mekong river showing the route of the voyage of Henri Mouhot, illustration from Travels in the Central Parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia, and Laos During the Years 1858

Illustration from Voyage au centre de la terre by Jules Verne (1828-1905)
CHT163444 Illustration from Voyage au centre de la terre by Jules Verne (1828-1905), engraved by Pannemaker, published by J.Hetzel, 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Riou

Voyager 2 and Neptune, artwork C017 / 7377
Voyager 2 and Neptune. Computer artwork of the Voyager 2 spacecraft approaching the planet Neptune. Voyager 2 is a space probe launched by NASA on 20th August 1977 to study the outer Solar System

Fremont in The Rocky Mountains, North America during his fourth expedition of 1848. John Charles Fremont or Fremont, 1813 - 1890. American military officer, explorer and politician

Voyager 2 and Uranus, artwork C017 / 7378
Voyager 2 and Uranus. Computer artwork of the Voyager 2 spacecraft approaching the planet Uranus. Voyager 2 is a space probe launched by NASA on 20th August 1977 to study the outer Solar System

Thomas Heazle Parke
THOMAS HEAZLE PARK Traveller in Africa, surgeon, in exploratory dress. Date: 1859 - 1893

Adam Krusenstern
ADAM JOHANN von KRUSENSTERN Russian navigator who circumnavigated the globe and conducted exploratory voyages on the Pacific coast. Date: 1770 - 1846

Philae lander on surface of a comet with Rosetta probe above
Rosetta probe above and comet 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko with Philae lander on surface

Sinking an exploratory bore hole using shearlegs, and a lever to work the borer. From The Popular Encyclopaedia (London, 1862). Engraving

MESSENGER spacecraft at Mercury, artwork C017 / 7337
MESSENGER spacecraft at Mercury, computer artwork. MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging) is a robotic NASA spacecraft orbiting the planet Mercury

Venus probe, conceptual image C013 / 5644
Venus probe, conceptual image. Computer artwork of an exploratory probe on the surface of Venus

Oil exploration C013 / 5355
Oil exploration. Geologists standing by an exploratory oil well. Photographed in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia

Brazza in Deckchair
PIERRE SAVORGNAN DE BRAZZA French traveller in Africa, on the eve of his exploratory expedition to the Sangha Date: 1852 - 1905

Messenger spacecraft at Mercury, computer artwork. The Messenger spacecraft is due to be launched during a 13-day window from 2 August 2004

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"Unveiling the Unknown: A Journey through Time and Space" Embarking on a quest for knowledge, explorers have always pushed the boundaries of human understanding. From the Mars Exploration Rover's tireless mission to unravel the mysteries of our neighboring planet, to Elisha Kent Kane's relentless pursuit of Captain Sir John Franklin's lost expedition in the Arctic Regions, these brave individuals epitomize the spirit of exploration. As we delve into history, we encounter adventurers like Fremont, who fearlessly ventured into The Rocky Mountains during his fourth expedition in 1848. Their stories are immortalized in lithographs from "The History of Our Country, " reminding us of their audacity and determination. Jules Verne's captivating tale "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea" takes us on an imaginative voyage beneath Earth's surface. His vivid illustrations transport us to uncharted territories where curiosity knows no bounds. Intriguing maps guide our eyes towards Laos and the Mekong river, tracing Henri Mouhot's remarkable journey. Through his travels, he unraveled hidden treasures that shed light on distant cultures and civilizations. Thomas Heazle Parke and Adam Krusenstern stand as symbols of courage as they navigate treacherous terrains in search of new horizons. Their expeditions paved the way for future discoveries and expanded our collective knowledge. Archaeology becomes a gateway to ancient civilizations as we explore Nineveh in Iraq. Unearthing remnants from bygone eras allows us to piece together fragments of humanity's intricate past. Voyager 2 serves as a testament to mankind's insatiable thirst for exploration beyond our own planet. Its encounters with Neptune and Uranus capture our imagination while propelling scientific advancements forward. These exploratory endeavors remind us that there is still so much left undiscovered within ourselves and throughout this vast universe.