Pre History Collection (#19)

Nedoceratops dinosaurs, artwork
Nedoceratops dinosaurs. Artwork of nedoceratops (formerly known as Diceratops) dinosaurs grazing beneath an oak tree. This horned herbivorous dinosaur is known from fossils discovered in 1868 in

Neanderthal cave, artwork
Neanderthal cave. Computer artwork of a group of Neanderthals (Homo Neanderthalensis) in a cave

Diabloceratops dinosaur, artwork
Diabloceratops dinosaur. Computer artwork of a one tonne, 20 foot (6 metres) long Diabloceratops wandering in a forest during the Late Cretaceous period (around 65 to 100 million years ago)

1863-1867 Changed view of human antiquity
The " Appearnace of Man" from Louis Figuiers Earth Before the Deluge 1863 (above), and below from the same book in its sixth edition of 1867. Engravings by Riou

Prehistoric trees, artwork
Prehistoric trees. Computer artwork of conifers growing 300 million years ago during the Late Carboniferous period (354-290 million years ago), in what is now south-eastern Illinois, USA

1650 Bishop Usher Portrait tinted 4004BC
1650 Archbishop James Usher (Usser or Ussher). Theologian. 1670 copperplate engraved portrait printed in London for Nathan Ranew and Jonathon Robinson at the Kings Arms in St

Oviraptors dinosaurs nesting
Oviraptor dinosaurs nesting. Artwork of two Oviraptor dinosaurs camouflaged on their nest. The fossils of this dinosaur were found in Mongolia, dating to around 75 million years ago

Joseph Prestwichs Somme human antiquity
Plate from " Theoretical considerations on () the drift deposits containing the remains of extinct mammalia and flint implements", 1864. Phil. Trans Roy Soc 154

Boucher de Perthes wrong hafted handaxes
1860, attribution on the plate. Palaeolithic and mesolithic tools imagined hafted in wooden shafts. In the case of the paleolithic tools this is almost certainly incorrect

Pelecanimimus dinosaur. Artwork of a Pelecanimimus dinosaur in mid-stride while running. This ornithomimosaur (ostrich-like dinosaur) lived around 120 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period

Prehistoric watering hole, artwork
Prehistoric watering hole. Computer artwork of three Ouranosaurus dinosaurs drinking at a watering hole during the early Cretaceous period (about 110 million years ago) in what is now Africa

Prehistoric pond, artwork
Prehistoric pond. Computer artwork of life in and around a freshwater pond during the Upper Devonian period (around 360 million years ago). In the foreground are two Ichthyostega tetrapods

1880s Joseph Prestwich tinted photograph
1890s Joseph Prestwich photograph by Elliot and Fry, Swan electric engraving (with later tinting) being the frontispiece to " Life and Letters of Sir Joseph Prestwich" 1899

Pelecanimimus dinosaurs. Artwork of a group of Pelecanimimus dinosaurs drinking from a stream. This ornithomimosaur (ostrich-like dinosaur) lived around 120 million years ago

Triceratops dinosaur, artwork
Triceratops dinosaur. Computer artwork of a ten tonne Triceratops wandering in a forest during the Late Cretaceous period (around 65 to 100 million years ago)

Dimetrodons, artwork
Dimetrodons, computer artwork. Dimetrodon were the dominant land predators that lived around 270 million years ago, during the Early Permian Period, and long before the dinosaurs

Pentaceratops dinosaur, artwork
Pentaceratops dinosaur. Computer artwork of a six tonne, 27 foot (8.2 metres) long Pentaceratops wandering in a forest during the Late Cretaceous period (around 65 to 100 million years ago)

1855 Joseph Prestwich portrait photograph

Brachiosaur dinosaur. Artwork of a brachiosaur dinosaur walking in a rocky landscape by a river. This dinosaur was one of the largest-ever land animals

Torosaurus dinosaur, artwork
Torosaurus dinosaur. Computer artwork of a Torosaurus wandering in a forest during the Late Cretaceous period (around 65 to 100 million years ago)

Prehistoric dragonfly, artwork
Prehistoric dragonfly. Computer artwork of giant Meganeura resting on a plant in a fern forest, at sunrise during the Carboniferous period (354-290 million years ago)

1650 Bishop Usher Portrait 4004BC
1650 Archbishop James Usher (Usser or Ussher). Theologian. 1670 copperplate engraved portrait printed in London for Nathan Ranew and Jonathon Robinson at the Kings Arms in St. Pauls Church Yard

Sir John Evans circa 1895
Sir John Evans photo by Elliot and Fry (17 November 1823 -31 May 1908). Prehistoric archaeologist, numismatist and geologist. Father of Sir Arthur Evans the excavator of Minoan Crete

Mammoth, artwork
Mammoth, computer artwork. Mammoths (Mammuthus sp.) were large mammals, weighing on average around 6 to 8 tonnes. They were found across North America

Albertaceratops dinosaur, artwork
Albertaceratops dinosaur. Computer artwork of a 20 foot (6 metres) long Albertaceratops wandering in a forest during the Late Cretaceous period (around 65 to 100 million years ago)

Zuniceratops dinosaur, artwork
Zuniceratops dinosaur. Computer artwork of a 113Kg, 10 foot (3 metres) long Zuniceratops wandering in a forest during the Late Cretaceous period (around 65 to 100 million years ago)

1863 Lyells Antiquity of Man desktop
Printers page title and frontispiece engraving from Charles Lyells 1863 " The Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man" together with a paleolithic flint handaxe from the Thames gravels

Tyrannosaurus dinosaur, artwork
Tyrannosaurus dinosaur. Computer artwork of a seven tonne Tyrannosaurus wandering in a forest around 68 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period, in what is now the Western United States

Stegosaurus dinosaurs, artwork
Stegosaurus dinosaurs, computer artwork. Stegosaurs ( roofed reptiles ) were herbivores that lived throughout the world during the Jurassic period, around 150 million years ago

William Pengelly geology human antiquity
1881 William Pengelly (12 January 1812-16 March 1894). Walker and Boutall photoengravure after painting by A. S. Cope. Being a Frontispiece with later tinting to " A Memoire of William

Pentaceratops dinosaurs mating. Artwork of male (right) and female (left) Pentaceratops dinosaurs mating. The name of this herbivorous dinosaur refers to the five horns on its head

Pictograph of humans and animals, Libya
Pictographic frieze of humans and animals in the Tin Lebbo area of Wadi Tashwinat, south west Libya made around 9, 000 years ago

Formation of the Moon, artwork
Formation of the Moon. Computer artwork showing the giant impact theory of the formation of the Moon. This theory says that an object about the size of Mars (top right)

Neanderthal skull, artwork
Neanderthal skull parts. Artwork of parts of a Neanderthal skull, found in 1856 in a limestone quarry in the Neandertal area of Germany, after which the Neanderthals are named

Cave painting of a bison, artwork
Cave painting of a bison. Artwork of a cave painting found on the roof of the Altamira Cave in northern Spain, which was inhabited during the the Upper Palaeolithic period

Star trails over Stonehenge. Stonehenge is an ancient arrangement of large standing stones on Salisbury Plain, England. It is thought to have been built around 2000 BC by neolithic peoples

Kalmyk bone divination scapulas, artwork
Kalmyk bone divination scapulas. Artwork of scapulas (shoulder blades) used by the Kalmyk people of Central Asia for divination purposes

Rock engraving of reindeer, artwork
Rock engraving of reindeer. Artwork of a prehistoric engraving found on a piece of schist rock. It is thought to be from the Abri de Laugerie Bas

Light flares at Stonehenge, artwork
Light flares at Stonehenge, computer artwork. Stonehenge is an ancient arrangement of large standing stones on Salisbury Plain, England

Prehistoric sea level map, Europe
Prehistoric sea level map. Published in 1913, this map shows changes in rivers and drainage patterns with sea level changes in Western Europe in prehistoric times (40, 000 to 100, 000 years ago)

Utahraptor dinosaur, artwork. Utahraptor ostrommaysorum are dromaeosaurs, a group thought to have been an extremely lethal due to the large curved claws on their feet

Techniques for making fire, artwork
Techniques for making fire. Artwork showing three prehistoric ways of making fire. All three use friction to create heat. When an ember is formed it is used to light dry tinder that is used to start

Cave painting of horse and hind, artwork
Cave painting of a horse and a hind. Artwork of a cave painting found on the roof of the Altamira Cave in northern Spain, which was inhabited during the the Upper Palaeolithic period

Coelophysis dinosaurs, artwork
Coelophysis dinosaurs. Computer artwork of one male and two female Coelophysis dinosaurs in a forest of prehistoric Araucaria evergreens

Prehistoric landscape, artwork
Prehistoric landscape. Computer artwork of the rocky remains of two volcanic calderas during the Eoarchean era (about 4000-3600 million years ago)

Dimetrodon, artwork
Dimetrodon. Computer artwork of Dimetrodon grandis walking on a barren plain. Dimetrodon were the dominant land predators that lived around 270 million years ago, during the Early Permian Period

Prehistoric forest, artwork
Prehistoric forest. Computer artwork of a forest in Midwestern North America 350 million years ago during the Carboniferous period (354-290 million years ago)

Estemmenosuchus, artwork
Estemmenosuchus. Computer artwork of three Estemmenosuchus mirabilis in a Paleozoic lake near the Ural Mountains, in what is now the Perm region of Russia

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Prehistory: From Stone-Age Cave Paintings to Fossil Footprints" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of prehistory. Journey to Chauvet, France, where ancient stone-age cave paintings offer a glimpse into our ancestors' artistic prowess. Marvel at the intricate details and vivid colors that have survived thousands of years. But Chauvet is not alone in its historical significance. Venture south to Argentina's Cave of the Hands, where hand stencils painted by early humans adorn the walls. These enigmatic markings serve as a testament to their existence and leave us pondering their purpose. Delve even deeper into prehistoric times with fossils from the palaeozoic era, offering valuable insights into Earth's distant past. These remnants provide a window into long-extinct species that once roamed our planet millions of years ago. Travel across continents to Alhambra, Spain, where Islamic carvings showcase exquisite craftsmanship intertwined with religious symbolism. Admire these intricate designs etched onto walls and ceilings, reflecting an era rich in cultural exchange and artistic expression. Discover tools used by our forebears like the prehistoric spear-thrower – an innovation that revolutionized hunting techniques during ancient times. Witness how human ingenuity shaped survival strategies throughout history. Continue your journey through time with Laetoli fossil footprints – preserved imprints left behind by early hominins walking across volcanic ash in Tanzania. These tracks offer tangible evidence of our evolutionary journey and shed light on our earliest ancestors' way of life. Intriguingly different yet equally fascinating are Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs mating - a rare glimpse into their primal behavior captured forever in fossil form. Uncover secrets about these awe-inspiring creatures who once ruled over Earth's vast landscapes. Marvel at Avebury stone circle in Wiltshire, England – a UNESCO World Heritage Site shrouded in mystery.