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"Unveiling the Untold: A Journey through Historical Facts" The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, 1845 - Two legendary ships embark on a treacherous Arctic expedition

Background imageFact Collection: Allegory of the thirteen values of the republic: the Truth (Painting, after 1783)

Allegory of the thirteen values of the republic: the Truth (Painting, after 1783)
LRI4696120 Allegory of the thirteen values of the republic: the Truth (Painting, after 1783) by Ratti, Carlo Giuseppe (1737-1795); Palazzo Ducale, Genova

Background imageFact Collection: A representation of the god of the Truth, a naked young woman with a candid face

A representation of the god of the Truth, a naked young woman with a candid face
XEE4417273 A representation of the god of the Truth, a naked young woman with a candid face, she holds a mirror. (Representation of Truth, as a naked young woman with forthrighted face)

Background imageFact Collection: Fresco 'The Triumph of the Republique'

Fresco "The Triumph of the Republique"
JLJ4642558 Fresco " The Triumph of the Republique", 1890-1891 by Pierre-Paul-Leon (Pierre Paul Leon) Glaize (1842-1932)

Background imageFact Collection: Fresco 'The Triumph of the Republique'

Fresco "The Triumph of the Republique"
JLJ4642479 Fresco " The Triumph of the Republique", 1890-1891 by Pierre-Paul-Leon (Pierre Paul Leon) Glaize (1842-1932). Detail

Background imageFact Collection: Candide, Satirique en N & B, 1930_10_23: Humor, Feminism anti

Candide, Satirique en N & B, 1930_10_23: Humor, Feminism anti
ICA4940854 Candide, Satirique en N & B, 1930_10_23: Humor, Feminism anti, Art - Painters artists Illustration by Abel Faivre (1867-1945) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); (add.info.: Candide)

Background imageFact Collection: Decoration of the Hotel Watel-Dehaynin: the Verite. It is surrounded by allegories of

Decoration of the Hotel Watel-Dehaynin: the Verite. It is surrounded by allegories of
JLJ4686288 Decoration of the Hotel Watel-Dehaynin: the Verite. It is surrounded by allegories of astronomy, music and poetry, and painting. Painting by Luc Olivier Merson (1846-1920), 1901

Background imageFact Collection: A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho)

A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho)
1039487 A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Curious Story of a Crocodile)

Background imageFact Collection: Chiromancy and its Consequences (engraving)

Chiromancy and its Consequences (engraving)
1050229 Chiromancy and its Consequences (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chiromancy and its Consequences)

Background imageFact Collection: Ruined by Chinese Cheap Labour (engraving)

Ruined by Chinese Cheap Labour (engraving)
1036608 Ruined by Chinese Cheap Labour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruined by Chinese Cheap Labour, a Fact from New South Wales, Australia)

Background imageFact Collection: The Truth dragging the Sciences to illuminate Humanity

The Truth dragging the Sciences to illuminate Humanity
LSE4319700 The Truth dragging the Sciences to illuminate Humanity (The Truth training the Sciences follows it, repents its light on men)

Background imageFact Collection: Italian proverbs: Verita non pua star sepolta - The truth cannot remain buried

Italian proverbs: Verita non pua star sepolta - The truth cannot remain buried
XEE4152930 Italian proverbs: Verita non pua star sepolta - The truth cannot remain buried. Engraving of the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageFact Collection: Earl Kimberley (colour litho)

Earl Kimberley (colour litho)
612267 Earl Kimberley (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl Kimberley, He improves if possible but he accepts always the accomplished fact)

Background imageFact Collection: Civil War Fortifications at St Giles in the Fields, London; etched facsimile of a drawing

Civil War Fortifications at St Giles in the Fields, London; etched facsimile of a drawing purporting to have been made
586753 Civil War Fortifications at St Giles in the Fields, London; etched facsimile of a drawing purporting to have been made by Captain John Eyre (engraving) by English School

Background imageFact Collection: THE TAUBE HAS PASSED

THE TAUBE HAS PASSED
LE TAUBE EST PASSE A German aircraft has just passed, machine-gunning civilian women.. fact ? or French propaganda ? Date: 1916

Background imageFact Collection: Called out for Service (engraving)

Called out for Service (engraving)
1046541 Called out for Service (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Called out for Service, the Tribulations of an Officer of the Naval Reserve)

Background imageFact Collection: There was a young Man of Neen Sollars (engraving)

There was a young Man of Neen Sollars (engraving)
3622944 There was a young Man of Neen Sollars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Man of Neen Sollars)

Background imageFact Collection: Fresco 'The Triumph of the Republique'

Fresco "The Triumph of the Republique"
JLJ4642446 Fresco " The Triumph of the Republique", 1890-1891 by Pierre-Paul-Leon (Pierre Paul Leon) Glaize (1842-1932): Detail on the figures of the Verite, on the right, holding a torch

Background imageFact Collection: Illustration of Charles Leandre (1862-1934) for the Cover of Le Rire

Illustration of Charles Leandre (1862-1934) for the Cover of Le Rire
ICA4863666 Illustration of Charles Leandre (1862-1934) for the Cover of Le Rire, 13/11/09 - A great deal - Verite (Allegory of), Marguerite Jeanne Japy, wife Steinheil

Background imageFact Collection: Siecle des Lumieres: 'The Triumph of Reason and Truth'

Siecle des Lumieres: "The Triumph of Reason and Truth"
LSE4093225 Siecle des Lumieres: " The Triumph of Reason and Truth" : under the figure of Jean Jacques Rousseau, Philosophy discovers to the universe Reason and Truth

Background imageFact Collection: At a Sale of Exmoor Wild Ponies, Bampton (engraving)

At a Sale of Exmoor Wild Ponies, Bampton (engraving)
1054490 At a Sale of Exmoor Wild Ponies, Bampton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At a Sale of Exmoor Wild Ponies, Bampton)

Background imageFact Collection: Stag Hunting in Normandy (colour litho)

Stag Hunting in Normandy (colour litho)
1048316 Stag Hunting in Normandy (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stag Hunting in Normandy)

Background imageFact Collection: The Ball given at the Mansion House in Honour of the Coming of Age of the Lord Mayors Son

The Ball given at the Mansion House in Honour of the Coming of Age of the Lord Mayors Son (engraving)
1046966 The Ball given at the Mansion House in Honour of the Coming of Age of the Lord Mayors Son (engraving) by Corbould

Background imageFact Collection: Cricket in India, some Embryo Graces (engraving)

Cricket in India, some Embryo Graces (engraving)
1062517 Cricket in India, some Embryo Graces (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket in India, some Embryo Graces)

Background imageFact Collection: Hunting on Foot (engraving)

Hunting on Foot (engraving)
1062167 Hunting on Foot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting on Foot. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageFact Collection: A Camel Tale, A Fact from the Frontier (engraving)

A Camel Tale, A Fact from the Frontier (engraving)
1063227 A Camel Tale, A Fact from the Frontier (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Camel Tale, A Fact from the Frontier)

Background imageFact Collection: En Route to Bulawayo (b / w photo)

En Route to Bulawayo (b / w photo)
3092347 En Route to Bulawayo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Route to Bulawayo)

Background imageFact Collection: Poster celebrating victory of Conservative candidates in parliamentary elections in

Poster celebrating victory of Conservative candidates in parliamentary elections in
5917329 Poster celebrating victory of Conservative candidates in parliamentary elections in Yorkshire, 1841 (print) by English School

Background imageFact Collection: Men looking at themselves without their masks in front of the mirror of the allegory of

Men looking at themselves without their masks in front of the mirror of the allegory of
LSE4087001 Men looking at themselves without their masks in front of the mirror of the allegory of truth. Engraving of the 18th century

Background imageFact Collection: 'Bogged', an Incident in the New Forest Manoeuvres (engraving)

"Bogged", an Incident in the New Forest Manoeuvres (engraving)
1056538 " Bogged", an Incident in the New Forest Manoeuvres (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Bogged")

Background imageFact Collection: The Early Morning Market, Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)

The Early Morning Market, Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)
3092379 The Early Morning Market, Port Elizabeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Early Morning Market, Port Elizabeth)

Background imageFact Collection: Toulouse (31, Haute Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees) - Capitole, Salle des Illustrius

Toulouse (31, Haute Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees) - Capitole, Salle des Illustrius
PCT4289153 Toulouse (31, Haute Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees) - Capitole, Salle des Illustrius, detail of a fresco, circa 1900, by Paul Gervais (1859-1944): Law, Justice

Background imageFact Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 191, Satirique en couleurs

L Assiette au Beurre, number 191, Satirique en couleurs
ICA4935860 L Assiette au Beurre, number 191, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_11_26: Reinach Joseph (1856-1921), Chien - by Radiguet, Maurice (1866-1941); Photo eCaricadoc; French, out of copyright

Background imageFact Collection: The Missionary, disregarding Varieties of Colour, declares to the Oppressed Blacks the Fact

The Missionary, disregarding Varieties of Colour, declares to the Oppressed Blacks the Fact
1594519 The Missionary, disregarding Varieties of Colour, declares to the Oppressed Blacks the Fact, that " God Hath made of One Blood all Nations for to dwell on all the Face of

Background imageFact Collection: Cycle of Medicis: 'The Triumph of the Verite'

Cycle of Medicis: "The Triumph of the Verite"
JLJ4573290 Cycle of Medicis: " The Triumph of the Verite" King Louis XIII and Queen Mary of Medici represented at the top of the allegories of Time and the Verite

Background imageFact Collection: Continuation of the Constitution: allegory representing France under the figure of a

Continuation of the Constitution: allegory representing France under the figure of a
JLJ4649764 Continuation of the Constitution: allegory representing France under the figure of a naked girl, having stripped the veil that hid the truth

Background imageFact Collection: The truth. Personification of the truth. Painting by Jules Lefebvre (1836-1911), 1870

The truth. Personification of the truth. Painting by Jules Lefebvre (1836-1911), 1870
JLJ4689452 The truth. Personification of the truth. Painting by Jules Lefebvre (1836-1911), 1870. Oil on canvas. Dim: 2.64 x 1.11m

Background imageFact Collection: The New Photography (engraving)

The New Photography (engraving)
1041952 The New Photography (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Photography)

Background imageFact Collection: Lovedale (b / w photo)

Lovedale (b / w photo)
3092328 Lovedale (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovedale. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Background imageFact Collection: Woman With Long Hair

Woman With Long Hair

Background imageFact Collection: It is a little-known fact that the Belgians were delighted when their kindly

It is a little-known fact that the Belgians were delighted when their kindly, amiable neighbours invaded their country, fraternising with them happily... Date: 1914

Background imageFact Collection: Prize-Winning Class Date: 1950

Prize-Winning Class Date: 1950

Background imageFact Collection: BELGIAN FRANC-TIREURS

BELGIAN FRANC-TIREURS
Belgian franc-tireurs - civilians who attack the invading Germans : in fact, none exist : they are a figment of the German imagination ! Date: 1914

Background imageFact Collection: ST EDMUND BIRTH

ST EDMUND BIRTH
This purports to depict the birth of St Edmund, king of East Anglia : in fact he was born at Nurnberg in 841, but this is typical of a 15th century English bedroom Date: 15th century

Background imageFact Collection: RALEIGH IN VIRGINIA

RALEIGH IN VIRGINIA
Walter Raleigh depicted landing in Virginia (although in fact he did not) Date: 1584

Background imageFact Collection: CUSTOMS / ETIQUETTE

CUSTOMS / ETIQUETTE
Three very rude men wearing hats and smoking remain in their seats all despite the fact that a lady has entered the room Date: late 19th Century

Background imageFact Collection: Shirt Factory

Shirt Factory
Female workers starch shirt collars and use presses while sitting around tables inside a garment factory. They wear white smocks. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageFact Collection: Water cistern in the Strand

Water cistern in the Strand
The Strand Lane Baths, at 5 Strand Lane, London WC2R 2NA, have been reputed since the 1830s to be a Roman survival. In fact they are the remaining portion of a cistern built in 1612 to feed a




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"Unveiling the Untold: A Journey through Historical Facts" The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, 1845 - Two legendary ships embark on a treacherous Arctic expedition, forever etching their names in history. Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, 1845 - A fearless leader navigates uncharted waters, facing icy challenges with unwavering determination. Suffragette Pankhurst Manchester Docks - In the fight for equality, brave women gather at the docks to demand their voices be heard. Territorial Army Poster - Inspiring patriotism and courage, this poster calls upon citizens to serve their country in times of need. The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice, Barrow - Frozen landscapes test the resilience of explorers as they push boundaries in search of new horizons. UFO crashes at Aztec, New Mexico - An enigmatic event that sparks intrigue and fuels endless debates about extraterrestrial life forms. Captain Sir John Franklin (1786-1847) – Remembering a valiant explorer whose quest for discovery ultimately led to his tragic demise in the unforgiving Arctic wilderness. The End of Sir John Franklin's Arctic Expedition, 1845 – Unraveling the mystery surrounding Franklin's ill-fated journey that gripped nations with both hope and despair. Barrel Girl – Celebrating an iconic symbol of female empowerment during Prohibition-era America when courageous women defied societal norms to make their mark on history. Antony of Padua – Exploring the remarkable life and teachings of Saint Antony who continues to inspire millions around the world with his compassion and miracles. Britain / 18th Century – Delving into an era marked by industrial revolution, scientific advancements, and political upheaval that shaped modern-day Britain. Edwardian view.