Messages Collection (page 11)

Enkephalin crystals, light micrograph
Enkephalin crystals, polarised light micrograph. Enkephalin is an endorphin found in the human brain. There are two variants: Met-enkephalin (seen here), which contains the amino acid methionine

GABA crystals, light micrograph
GABA crystals. Polarised light micrograph of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter (nerve signalling chemical) that regulates the excitability of all nerve cells

Acetylcholine crystals, light micrograph
Acetylcholine crystals, polarised light micrograph. Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter (nerve signalling chemical) that plays an important role in relaying impulses at myoneural (muscle-nerve)

Austrian army messenger dogs
Training Austrian Army messenger dogs

Le Havre - Port Semaphore System
The Semaphore system at the port of Le Havre, France

British Runner crossing No Mans Land; First World War, 1
Illustration showing a British runner carrying messages across No Mans Land under enemy shell-fire, France, 1916. Under the etiquette employed by British runners they were allowed to run when being

An Allied radiographer on the Balkan front receiving message
A photograph of a group of Allied soldiers outside a dug-out on the Balkan front in October 1916. At a makeshift table is a radiographer receiving messages from allied aircraft

Official at the Castle Garden Depot, New York, 1886
Engraving showing an official reading out messages to the newly arrived immigrants at the Castle Garden Immigration Depot, in New York, 1886

A converted bus for pigeons
A motor bus converted into a home, or cote, for French carrier pigeons. Pigeons, along with dogs, proved to be a vital method of communication during battles

Space Communication
Artificially-induced auroras offer a viable means of communicating with other worlds : by modifying their pulses, messages can be effectively transmitted

Steljes type-printing telegraph recorder
A photograph of Steljes type-printing telegraph recorder, able to automatically transmit and print messages through a phone line, while callers were still conversing

Coiling of the Atlantic telegraph cable
Coiling of the Atlantic cable on board H.M.S Agamemnon prior to the 1858 expedition to lay cable from Britain to North America

Marine telephone
A telephone or marine alarum being used by a sailor. This worked on the principle of sending air through a series of valves and pistons to make various notes

French Navy Signallers
Every French naval helmsman is instructed how to send messages from one vessel to another by arm gestures

Good luck messages written on wooden prayer tablets, Shimogamo Shrine, Tadasu no Mori, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Festival Radio Telescope
The huge " Radio Telescope", visible for miles, a futuristic lighthouse for projecting messages to the moon. It was actually the Shot Tower, an old London landmark

Additional Postmen
Huge increase in the number of postmen ! A comment on the pigeon post which employs carrier pigeons to fly messages out of Paris over the heads of besieging Prussians

Saint Birgitta
SAINT BIRGITTA Swedish saint who is depicted receiving messages from the hand of God, which she passes on to the rest of us

Futuristic recorded message
In the year 2000, people will send messages one to another in the form of wax cylinders, recorded on the senders gramophone, delivered by messenger, then played by the recipient

Bismarck / Rohling / Page 17
Bismarck manages to send secret political messages from Frankfurt

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Communication: From Flags to Pigeons, they have Transcended Time" A journey through history begins with the fluttering flags of the Royal Navy, each color and pattern conveying a message that shaped maritime communication. An illustration captures the essence of anticipation as a rolled paper scroll tied with a golden ribbon holds within it untold stories and heartfelt messages. The haunting echoes of an SOS message from Titanic remind us of the power and urgency behind desperate pleas for help in times of distress. In the midst of World War I, a brave seaplane carrier pigeon soars across enemy lines, carrying vital messages that could mean life or death for soldiers on both sides. A striking poster showcases the valorous efforts of carrier pigeons during wartime, highlighting their role as messengers who bridged gaps between divided forces. Mary Qoss Messenger's name resonates through time as she fearlessly delivered messages amidst chaos and danger during pivotal moments in history. Sailors demonstrate their agility and precision using flag semaphore system, spelling out words without uttering a single sound - an art form lost in modern times but forever etched in our collective memory. As man's best friend takes on new roles throughout history, we witness how even dogs became messengers when they joined forces with Metropolitan Police to maintain order and protect communities. Hidden within plain sight lies invisible ink - an ingenious method used by spies to convey covert messages that only reveal themselves under specific conditions; secrets shared silently yet effectively. Amidst tales about dogs' love for chocolate comes cautionary advice: while sweet treats may bring joy to our furry companions, some indulgences can be harmful - another message we must heed attentively. The Apocalypse Tapestry unravels before our eyes like ancient scrolls unfurling prophecies; its intricate details and vivid colors whisper messages of hope, despair, and the resilience of humanity.