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Herman van Swanevelt (Dutch, c. 1600-1655), Abraham and the Three Angels, etching

Jan van Aken after Herman Saftleven (Dutch, 1614-1661), View of the River Rhine, etching

MAXIM GUN MECHANISM. The mechanism of the machine gun invented by Hirman Maxim in 1884

HERMANN von HELMHOLTZ (1821-1894). German physicist, anatomist, and physiologist. Title page of the first edition of Hermann von Helmholtzs On the Conservation of Energy, Berlin, Germany, 1847

COMET, 1556. Announcement of a comet and two earthquakes at Rossanna, Italy, and Constantinople on 5 March 1556. Contemporary German woodcut broadside by Hermann Gall

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Operating the sorting and counting mechanism for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890 devised by Herman Hollerith

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Punched-card counter devised by Herman Hollerith for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Gang-punch devised by Herman Hollerith for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Keypunch for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890 devised by Herman Hollerith

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Sorting and counting mechanism for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890. Devised by Herman Hollerith

NORWICH STEAMBOAT, c1909. The Norwich, built in 1836. Photographed by William Herman Rau, c1909

MICHELANGELO (1475-1564). Italian sculptor, painter, architect and poet. Painting of the artist with Vittoria Colonna by Hermann Schneider

HERMAN MELVILLEs CHILDREN. From left to right: Malcolm, Frances, Elizabeth, and Stanwix

ALLAN MELVILLE (1782-1832). American merchant and father of novelist Herman Melville. Painting, 1810

HERMAN MELVILLE (1819-1891). American writer; photographed in 1885 by Rockwood

ELIZABETH SHAW MELVILLE. Mrs. Herman Melville

HERMAN MELVILLE (1819-1891). American novelist. Photographed in 1885

HERMANN LEVI (1839-1900). German conductor

OTTO HERMANN KAHN (1867-1934). American banker and opera patron. Photographed c1902

HERMANN EINSTEIN (1847-1902). Father of American (German-born) theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein

HERMAN HOLLERITH (1860-1929). American inventor. Photographed, c1905, in fur jacket and hat

GERMANICUS CAESAR, 16 A. D. Roman general Germanicus Caesar (15 B. C. -19 A. D. ) captures Thusnelda
GERMANICUS CAESAR, 16 A.D. Roman general Germanicus Caesar (15 B.C.-19 A.D.) captures Thusnelda, wife of Arminius, following his victory over German forces near the Weser River, 16 A.D

HERMAN FRASCH (1851-1914). American (German-born) chemist and inventor

HERMANN von HELMHOLTZ (1821-1894). German physicist, anatomist, and physiologist. Oil on canvas, 1881, by Ludwig Knaus (1829-1910)

CYRUS CURTIS (1850-1933). Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis. American publisher. Photograph, c1913

CHARLES V GOING TO YUSTE. The Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, on his way to the monastery of Yuste, Spain, in 1557. Photogravure after a painting by Hermann Schneider, German School, 19th century

COMET, 1556. Announcement of a comet and two earthquakes at Rossanna, Italy, and Constantinople on 5 March 1556. Contemporary German woodcut broadside by Hermann Gall

MAP: TRADE WINDS. Detail of a map of the West Indies engraved by Herman Moll in 1715 showing the paths of the northeasterly trade winds indicated by arrows

MELVILLE: TYPEE, 1846. Title page and frontispiece of the first edition of Herman Melvilles Typee, 1846

DRESSING ROOM, c1900. Two women wearing undergarments in a dressing room. Stereograph by William Herman Rau, c1900

Counter from a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U. S. Census of 1890. Contemporary American wood engraving
CENSUS TABULATOR, 1890. Counter from a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U.S. Census of 1890. Contemporary American wood engraving

Horizontal section of the circuit closing press of a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U. S. Census of 1890
CENSUS TABULATOR, 1890. Horizontal section of the circuit closing press of a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U.S. Census of 1890. Contemporary American wood engraving

Patent drawing, 1889, for Herman Holleriths first tabulating machine used in the Eleventh U. S. Census of 1890
CENSUS COUNTING MACHINE. Patent drawing, 1889, for Herman Holleriths first tabulating machine used in the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890

Method of arranging circuits for purposes of combining data according to sex and race in a Hollerith census tabulator
CENSUS TABULATOR, 1890. Method of arranging circuits for purposes of combining data according to sex and race in a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U.S. Census of 1890

Saxon god Crodon. From Herman Stangefol Annales Circuli Westphaliae, 1656. Woodcut

Saxon god Hermensul (Irmensul) in armour and carrying scales, presiding over executive justice, From Herman Stangefol Annales Circuli Westphaliae, 1656. Woodcut

John Locke (1632-1704) English philosopher. Author of Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690). Oil on Canvas: Herman Verelst 1689

Sapper (Lt-Col Herman Cyril McNeile - 1888-1937) English novelist and short story writer. Creator of Bulldog Drummond, the ex-army adventurer hero of many thrillers

(1668-1738). Dutch physician. Contemporary line engraving
HERMANN BOERHaVE (1668-1738). Dutch physician. Contemporary line engraving

American Red Cross poster with a nurse holding a wounded soldier, during World War I. Lithograph by Herman Roeg, 1917
RED CROSS POSTER, 1917. American Red Cross poster with a nurse holding a wounded soldier, during World War I. Lithograph by Herman Roeg, 1917

Specimens (including butterflies) from the Paul Hermann Coll
Specimens from the Paul Hermann collection of five volumes of specimens and drawings from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 1672-1677. Held at The Natural History Museum, London

PORTUGAL. Lisbon. EU Council President Herman
" PORTUGAL. Lisbon. EU Council President Herman Von Rompuy (L) listens to EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso prior to a 2010 EU-US Summit held on November 20

PORTUGAL. Lisbon. US President Barack Obama (2ndL) waves as he poses with (FromL) EU Council President Herman Von Rompuy, EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso

LIMBOURG, Jean (ca. 1370-1416); LIMBOURG, Herman (ca. 1370-1416); Limburg, Pol de (?-h.1416). The Richly decorated Hours of the Duke of Berry. ca. 1440. Fol. 10v

LIMBOURG, Jean (ca. 1370-1416); LIMBOURG, Herman (ca. 1370-1416); Limburg, Pol de (-?-h.1416). The Richly decorated Hours of the Duke

USA, Alaska, Kodiak, Russian Orthodox Cross on Onion-Shaped Domes, Saint Herman Orthodox Seminary

Marching band in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War
CONTINENTAL ARMY BAND. Marching band in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Steel engraving, c1850, by Karl Hermann Schmolze

Known as Babe Ruth, American professional baseball player. Photographed in 1920
GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth, American professional baseball player. Photographed in 1920

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"Herman: A Tale of Legends and Icons" In the late 19th century, Herman Melville penned his masterpiece "Moby Dick, " forever immortalizing the enigmatic white whale. The only known picture of this mythical creature drawn during Melville's lifetime is a captivating wood engraving that continues to captivate readers today. Meanwhile, another legend was emerging on American soil. Babe Ruth, born George H. Ruth in 1895, would become one of the most iconic figures in baseball history. From his humble beginnings as a professional player for the Boston Red Sox to his legendary years with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth left an indelible mark on America's favorite pastime. Photographs from the 1920s depict Ruth engaging with children while donning his pinstriped uniform, showcasing not only his athletic prowess but also his warm-hearted nature off the field. As we delve into history further, we stumble upon images of cotton plantations that remind us of a dark chapter in our nation's past. These haunting visuals serve as reminders of both human resilience and societal progress. Shifting our focus across continents brings us to Estonia's Tallinn and its magnificent Pikk Hermann Tower—a part of Toompea Castle—standing tall alongside the Estonian Parliament building. This architectural marvel represents strength and endurance throughout centuries. And let us not forget about music. Louis Armstrong graces a vibrant music cover for "Hello Dolly. " His soulful voice resonates through time, reminding us of joyous melodies that transcend generations. Through these glimpses into different eras and realms—from literature to sports, architecture to music—we encounter various facets of greatness embodied by individuals like Herman Melville and Babe Ruth or structures like Pikk Hermann Tower. Their legacies continue to inspire awe and admiration even today; they are testaments to humanity's boundless potential for creativity and achievement.