Regions Collection (#27)

Musk Ox (Ovibos moschatus), large mammal of the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada and Greenland. Chromoxylograph from The Polar World by G Hartwig (London, 1874)

Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) Norwegian Arctic explorer, scientist and diplomat. Nobel prize for peace 1920. Nansen on skis in the summer of 1896 at the time of his return to Franz-Joseph Land after

Italy, Eastern Tuscany, nr Borgo San Lorenzo, small red car travelling on mountain road, view from behind

China, Shandong Peninsula, Qingdao, Tsingtao beer can

China, mooncakes in a box, view from above

China, Guangxi, Guiping, sticky rice pyramids wrapped in bamboo leaves cooking in wok

China, Gansu, Linxia, decorated dumplings in bamboo steaming dish, view from above

China, yunnan, tiger leaping gorge, mountain goat standing at edge of rock high above deep gorge

China, yunnan, jinghong, forest butterfly in tropical region of xishuangbanna

China, sichuan, wolong nature preserve, giant panda breeding research center, two year old panda eating bamboo leaves

China, anhui, captive alligators sunning themselves on man-made island built on lake

China, sichuan, chengdu, wolong nature preserve, giant panda breeding research center, three week old panda cub, incubator

China, sichuan, chengdu, giant panda (ailuropoda melanoleuca), two year old panda eating bamboo leaves

Effect of Parkinsons disease, artwork
Effect of Parkinsons disease. Computer artwork showing the neural pathways within the brain that are affected by a lack of dopamine, caused by the onset of Parkinsons disease

Brain synapse, anatomical artwork
Brain synapse. Anatomical computer artwork of a human brain with an enlargement showing the structure of a synapse (lower right) within one of the striate bodies that make up the striatum

Striatum, anatomical artwork
Striatum. Anatomical computer artwork of a human brain, showing the striate bodies (blue and green) in the midbrain, and the substantia nigra (black) in the brainstem

Limbic system of the brain, artwork C015 / 4529
Limbic system of the brain. Computer artwork showing the main parts of the limbic system from the human brain. At centre is the oval-shaped thalamus (red) which receives sensory stimuli

Substantia nigra, artwork
Substantia nigra. Computer artwork showing a healthy substantia nigra (left) and degenerated substantia nigra (right) from human brains

Mrk 231 galactic black hole, artwork C015 / 0792
Mrk 231 galactic black hole. Artwork of the environment around the supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy Markarian 231

Internal structure of Mars, artwork C018 / 0288
Internal structure of Mars, cutaway artwork. Mars is a rocky planet. It has a partially molten core of iron and iron sulphides (central sphere)

Japan topography
Japan / Japan

Centre region, France, satellite image
Centre region, France. North is at top. Satellite image of a close-up on the departments that make up the Centre administrative region of France, with the surrounding areas shaded out

Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France. North is at top. Satellite image of a close-up on the departments that make up the Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur administrative region of France

Tibet, China, relief map
Tibet, China. North is at top. Relief map compiled from satellite data, showing the Tibet Autonomous Region (Tibet, yellow) and the surrounding Chinese provinces and regions (grey)

Ile-de-France, France, satellite image
Ile-de-France, France. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image of a close-up on the Ile-de-France administrative region of France

Val-de-Marne, France, satellite image
Val-de-Marne, France. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the French department of Val-de-Marne, with the surrounding regions shaded out. Paris can be seen at upper left

Seine-Saint-Denis, France. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the French department of Seine-Saint-Denis, with the surrounding regions shaded out

Paris, France, satellite image
Paris, France. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Paris, with the surrounding regions shaded out. France is located in Western Europe

Hauts-de-Seine, France, satellite image
Hauts-de-Seine, France. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the French department of Hauts-de-Seine, with the surrounding regions shaded out. France is located in Western Europe

Hautes-Pyrenees, France, satellite image
Hautes-Pyrenees, France. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the French department of Hautes-Pyrenees, with the surrounding regions shaded out

Aveyron, France, satellite image
Aveyron, France. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the French department of Aveyron, with the surrounding regions shaded out. France is located in Western Europe

Corse-du-Sud, France, satellite image
Corse-du-Sud, France. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the French department of Corse-du-Sud, with the surrounding regions shaded out. France is located in Western Europe

Tohoku, Japan, satellite image
Tohoku, Japan. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the Tohoku region of Japan, with the surrounding regions shaded out. Japan is an island nation in East Asia

Kyushu, Japan, satellite image
Kyushu, Japan. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the island of Kyushu, Japan, with the surrounding regions shaded out. Japan is an island nation in East Asia

Kansai, Japan, satellite image
Kansai, Japan. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the Kansai region of Japan, with the surrounding regions shaded out. Japan is an island nation in East Asia

Calabria, Italy, satellite image
Calabria, Italy. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the region of Calabria, in Italy, with the surrounding Italian regions shaded out

Chugoku, Japan, satellite image
Chugoku, Japan. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the Chugoku region of Japan, with the surrounding regions shaded out. Japan is an island nation in East Asia

Abruzzo, Italy, satellite image
Abruzzo, Italy. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the region of Abruzzo, in Italy, with the surrounding Italian regions shaded out

Xinjiang, China, satellite image
Xinjiang, China. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the Xinjiang region of China, with the surrounding Chinese provinces and regions shaded out

Flanders, Belgium, satellite image
Flanders, Belgium. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the Flemish region of Belgium, with the surrounding regions shaded out

Hainan, China, satellite image
Hainan, China. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Hainan Island off the coast of China (top). Hainan is located in the South China Sea (blue)

Italy, satellite image C014 / 0065
Italy, satellite image. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Italy divided into its 20 regions. Italy is located in south-central Europe and is bordered by France (upper left)

Tibet, China, satellite image
Tibet, satellite image. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the Tibet Autonomous Region (Tibet), with the surrounding Chinese provinces and regions shaded out

Raft of the Guayaquil seaside. Picture of the
" Raft of the Guayaquil seaside. Picture of the work by Alexander von Humboldt " Voyage aux regions 鱵 inoxiales du Nouveau Continent" (Strasbourg, 1805). Engraving. ECUADOR

Departing by balloon

Journee des Regions Liberees. Apres la victoire, au travail!! Aidez-nous. Soldier with the Gallic cock on his shoulder. Date 1919. Journee des Regions Liberees

Dwellings of tribal peoples of Africa, North America and the Arctic regions in the History of Habitation exhibit, Paris Exposition, 1889. Date 1889

Au Palais du Trocadero. Grande matinee de bienfaisance en l honneur des poilus des regions enhavies. Four foot soldiers each wearing a different service cap walking together. Date 1917

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Regions are the threads that weave together the tapestry of our world, connecting diverse landscapes and cultures across time and space. From the ancient lands of Greece to the distant corners of galaxies, regions shape our understanding of history, geography, and even ourselves. Take a journey through time as you explore a map of Ancient Greece, where city-states flourished and legends were born. Marvel at the M51 Whirlpool Galaxy, a celestial region swirling with cosmic beauty in the vastness of space. Delve into the intricate workings of our own minds as you gaze upon an artwork depicting the Medulla Oblongata in all its neural glory. Venture further into outer space with Hubble's image capturing Antennae Colliding Galaxies - a breathtaking collision between two galactic regions that reminds us how small we truly are. Travel back in time with maps showcasing Italy's evolution throughout ancient times, from mysterious territories to unified regions under Roman rule. Discover Rome's grandeur as you study a map detailing its various regions during antiquity; each one holding stories etched into its very foundations. Closer to home, immerse yourself in Northern Ireland's stunning coastline adorned with wide sandy beaches in Ballycastle or be captivated by Hags Head on County Clare's Cliffs of Moher – both picturesque regions offering solace amidst nature’s wonders. And finally, lose yourself in Connemara’s enchanting landscapes within County Galway; an Irish region where rugged mountains meet serene lakes creating an ethereal atmosphere that has inspired artists for centuries. Regions transcend physical boundaries; they encapsulate histories untold and dreams yet realized. They remind us that no matter how far we travel or how much we discover about this world or beyond it—there will always be more captivating regions waiting to be explored.