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History Collection (#10)

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Background imageHistory Collection: St Anthony the Great (Antony) of Thebes 251-356. Egyptian aesthetic: Father of Christian

St Anthony the Great (Antony) of Thebes 251-356. Egyptian aesthetic: Father of Christian monasticism: Patron saint of herdsmen

Background imageHistory Collection: Otto Lilienthal (1848-96) German aeronaut, taking to the air in one of his gliders

Otto Lilienthal (1848-96) German aeronaut, taking to the air in one of his gliders. He made more than 2, 000 flights before being killed in a crash. Early 20th century book illustration

Background imageHistory Collection: Sheep treading in seed: man on left is leading sheep by offering the foremost ram food

Sheep treading in seed: man on left is leading sheep by offering the foremost ram food. From tomb of Urarna, Sheik Said c2000 BC. Photograph

Background imageHistory Collection: Rag-and-chain pump for draining a mine operated by men in treadmill. From Agricola

Rag-and-chain pump for draining a mine operated by men in treadmill. From Agricola (George Bauer) De re metallica, Basle, 1556

Background imageHistory Collection: Thoth, Ibis-headed god of the Moon holding wand, patron of scribes and magicians

Thoth, Ibis-headed god of the Moon holding wand, patron of scribes and magicians, secretary of the gods. Wall painting from Temple of Rameses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt

Background imageHistory Collection: Ibis-headed god Thoth, secretary to the gods and patron of scribes: wall painting

Ibis-headed god Thoth, secretary to the gods and patron of scribes: wall painting from Tombs of the Nobles, Thebes

Background imageHistory Collection: Various aspects of the ceramic industry from the making of bricks, tiles and drainage pipes

Various aspects of the ceramic industry from the making of bricks, tiles and drainage pipes, to the decoration of porcelain. Print c1870

Background imageHistory Collection: James Hutton (1726-1797) Scottish geologist. Published his Theory of the Earth in 1794

James Hutton (1726-1797) Scottish geologist. Published his Theory of the Earth in 1794. Shown here in 1787 working at rock face with a geological hammer

Background imageHistory Collection: Emma Lady Hamilton (c1765-1851) mistress of Horatio Nelson. Chromolithograph after

Emma Lady Hamilton (c1765-1851) mistress of Horatio Nelson. Chromolithograph after portrait by George Romney

Background imageHistory Collection: Natives of the Arctic, dressed in animal skins, using a thong drill to make fire (blister method)

Natives of the Arctic, dressed in animal skins, using a thong drill to make fire (blister method). From Costume Antico et Moderno, Rome, 1825-35

Background imageHistory Collection: Tomb of Amenhotep II (15th century BC), ruled 1450-1425 BC. Sarcophagus containing

Tomb of Amenhotep II (15th century BC), ruled 1450-1425 BC. Sarcophagus containing the kings mummy. Luxor. Thebes

Background imageHistory Collection: Beginning of conquest of Siberia. Cossacks under Jermak Timofejew attacking army

Beginning of conquest of Siberia. Cossacks under Jermak Timofejew attacking army of Khan Kutschuma on the River Irtysch 1580. Oleograph c1900

Background imageHistory Collection: Descartes diagram of the human brain and eye. From Rene Descartes Opera Philiosophica

Descartes diagram of the human brain and eye. From Rene Descartes Opera Philiosophica, Frankfurt-am-Main, 1692. Woodcut

Background imageHistory Collection: If You d Only Be My Valentine, 1910. Cupid is gathering a basket of red

If You d Only Be My Valentine, 1910. Cupid is gathering a basket of red hearts from a Pine tree which, in the language of flowers represents Daring

Background imageHistory Collection: Romulus and Remus the legendary twin founders of Rome being suckled by the she-wolf

Romulus and Remus the legendary twin founders of Rome being suckled by the she-wolf. Bronze c500 BC. Museo Capitolino, Rome

Background imageHistory Collection: A Plantagenet king of England dining (Henry IIja Reigned 1154-89) Chromolithograph

A Plantagenet king of England dining (Henry IIja Reigned 1154-89) Chromolithograph from medieval manuscript

Background imageHistory Collection: Nefetari, favourite queen of Ramses II (Rameses 1304-12137 BC) seated, playing Senat

Nefetari, favourite queen of Ramses II (Rameses 1304-12137 BC) seated, playing Senat
Nefetari, favourite queen of Ramses II (Rameses BC) seated, playing Senat the Egyptian board game which is forerunner of chess. Her cartouche is highlighted in white

Background imageHistory Collection: Old woman (witch or fairy) spinning. Woodcut attributed to Holbein from Boethius

Old woman (witch or fairy) spinning. Woodcut attributed to Holbein from Boethius De consolatione philosophiae 1547

Background imageHistory Collection: Cartouche carved in stone depicting an Egyptian God

Cartouche carved in stone depicting an Egyptian God

Background imageHistory Collection: Treasure of Tutankhamun (dc1340 BC): Model of boat. Cairo Museum, Egypt

Treasure of Tutankhamun (dc1340 BC): Model of boat. Cairo Museum, Egypt

Background imageHistory Collection: Phrenology chart, showing presumed areas of activity of the brain. Illustration c1920

Phrenology chart, showing presumed areas of activity of the brain. Illustration c1920

Background imageHistory Collection: The Deer Hunt : Alexander the Great (left) and Hephestion (Hephaestion), Alexander s

The Deer Hunt : Alexander the Great (left) and Hephestion (Hephaestion), Alexander s
The Deer Hunt : Alexander the Great (left) and Hephestion (Hephaestion), Alexanders boyhood friend, hunting deer. Mosaic from the royal palace at Pella 4th century BC

Background imageHistory Collection: Evaporating pots of brine in a natural hot spring in order to obtain salt. From Agricola

Evaporating pots of brine in a natural hot spring in order to obtain salt. From Agricola De re metallica, Basel 1556. Woodcut

Background imageHistory Collection: Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) English chemist and Presbyterian minister. From obverse

Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) English chemist and Presbyterian minister. From obverse of commemorative medal dated 1803

Background imageHistory Collection: Measuring the altitude of the sun with ring dials. From Peter Apian Cosmographia

Measuring the altitude of the sun with ring dials. From Peter Apian Cosmographia, Antwerp, 1539

Background imageHistory Collection: Hurricane Florence taken from Space Shuttle Atlantis from 165n. miles above earth

Hurricane Florence taken from Space Shuttle Atlantis from 165n. miles above earth. NASA

Background imageHistory Collection: Arthur Stanley Eddington (1882-1944) British astronomer physicist and mathematician

Arthur Stanley Eddington (1882-1944) British astronomer physicist and mathematician. Supporter and promoter of Einsteins theories of Relativity

Background imageHistory Collection: Tarot Card of Death, the grim reaper. Noblet tarot, 17th century. Tarot pack of 22

Tarot Card of Death, the grim reaper. Noblet tarot, 17th century. Tarot pack of 22 cards was used in fortune telling

Background imageHistory Collection: Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928) British Liberal statesman. Chancellor of Exchequer 1905-1908

Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928) British Liberal statesman. Chancellor of Exchequer 1905-1908. Prime Minister 1908-1916

Background imageHistory Collection: Page of Buckingham Palace Census Return for 1841 showing the age of Queen Victoria

Page of Buckingham Palace Census Return for 1841 showing the age of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as 20 and their first child as 6 months

Background imageHistory Collection: Separating lead from silver or gold in a cupellation furnace. From Agricola (Georg

Separating lead from silver or gold in a cupellation furnace. From Agricola (Georg Bauer) De re metallica, Basel 1556. The Foreman consumed quantities of butter to avoid being poisoned

Background imageHistory Collection: Arch of Titus, Forum, Rome. Titus (39-81)

Arch of Titus, Forum, Rome. Titus (39-81)

Background imageHistory Collection: Divers salvaging guns from the seabed. Diving suits appear to be Siebes design

Divers salvaging guns from the seabed. Diving suits appear to be Siebes design. From educational plate published Wurtemberg c.1855

Background imageHistory Collection: Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) English civil and mechanical engineer. From obverse

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) English civil and mechanical engineer. From obverse of medal commemorating his ship Great Eastern

Background imageHistory Collection: Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) Welsh-born American explorer with a Gatling machine

Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) Welsh-born American explorer with a Gatling machine gun on his expedition of 1887

Background imageHistory Collection: George Washington (1732-1799) first President of US 1789-1797. Portrait by Rembrandt Peale

George Washington (1732-1799) first President of US 1789-1797. Portrait by Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860)

Background imageHistory Collection: Alfred Lothar Wegener (1880-1930) German geophysicist and meteorologist. Continental Drift

Alfred Lothar Wegener (1880-1930) German geophysicist and meteorologist. Continental Drift (Wegener Hypothesis: 1915)

Background imageHistory Collection: One of the Colossi of Memnon, near the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, two 70ft / 21m stone

One of the Colossi of Memnon, near the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, two 70ft / 21m stone
One of the Colossi of Memnon, near the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, two 70ft/21m stone statues built by Amenhotep II (c1411-1375 BC)

Background imageHistory Collection: Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904) 1859: Hail Caesar We who are about to die salute you

Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904) 1859: Hail Caesar We who are about to die salute you. Gladiators in the arena saluting Caesar before their contest. Oil on canvas

Background imageHistory Collection: White House, Washington, official residence of president of USA, from photograph

White House, Washington, official residence of president of USA, from photograph published September 1901 at time of McKinleys assassination

Background imageHistory Collection: Marconi radio station at Berne, Long wave. Illustration c1925

Marconi radio station at Berne, Long wave. Illustration c1925

Background imageHistory Collection: St Antony of Padua (1195-1231). Said to have preached to fishes when men would not listen

St Antony of Padua (1195-1231). Said to have preached to fishes when men would not listen, so became patron of the lower animlas. Francisco Zubaran (1598-1622) Spanish artist. Pitti Palace

Background imageHistory Collection: Charles Herbert Best (1899-1978) in the laboratory in 1960 with assistant (left)

Charles Herbert Best (1899-1978) in the laboratory in 1960 with assistant (left) Canadian physiologist who assisted Banting to isolate Insulin (1921) Also discovered Choline and Histaminase

Background imageHistory Collection: View of Duomo (Cathedral), Florence, Italy

View of Duomo (Cathedral), Florence, Italy

Background imageHistory Collection: Taj Mahal, Agra, India, marble Mausoleum built 1632-1654 by Shah Jahan for his wife

Taj Mahal, Agra, India, marble Mausoleum built 1632-1654 by Shah Jahan for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam

Background imageHistory Collection: 20 metre statues of Rameses II, ruler of Egypt c1304-1273 BC, in front of main temple, Abu Simbel

20 metre statues of Rameses II, ruler of Egypt c1304-1273 BC, in front of main temple, Abu Simbel

Background imageHistory Collection: Golden death mask of Tutankamen (Tutankhamun) dc1340BC. Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh

Golden death mask of Tutankamen (Tutankhamun) dc1340BC. Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh

Background imageHistory Collection: Gold larnax (funerary casket) from the Macedonian royal tombs at Vergina 350-325 BC

Gold larnax (funerary casket) from the Macedonian royal tombs at Vergina 350-325 BC. Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki




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