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Through the lens of time, these captivating images transport us to pivotal moments in history
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Through the lens of time, these captivating images transport us to pivotal moments in history. From the Oraibi Snake Dance of 1904, captured by Edward Sheriff Curtis, to the marriage of Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt in 1862, an unknown photographer preserved the memory of this royal union. Witness the determination of the 1862 flood victims as they built a cofferdam, while an unknown artist documented the destruction by fire of Queen's College in Cork. Delve into the mystical past with The Snakeholder, a 16th-century masterpiece by Diana Mantuana and Giulio Romano. Behold the intensity of the 1792 trial of Caius Furius Cressinus, as depicted by Jean-Pierre Saint-Ours. And finally, the aftermath of the 1814 fire at the Custom House in London, captured by an unknown artist. These captivating images, each with their unique story, offer a glimpse into the past and the rich history they hold.