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Double Headed Serpent 1400 A. D
Double Headed Serpent 1400 A.D Turquoise Mosaic. Mixtec-Aztec Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pilgrim Fathers boarding the Mayflower for their voyage to America. After painting by Bernard Gribble

Theodore Beza or Beze (1519-1605) French religious reformer and leading Calvinist. Engraving c1851

Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, and pointing out a heliocentric system of the universe. Note Jupiter and its satellites, the phases of Venus, and the triple nature of Saturn

Water Closet. From Sir John Harington " The Metamorphosis of Ajax", 1556

John Howard (1726-1790) English prison reformer, inspecting French galley prisoners at work. Howard League for Prison Reform named after him. Wood engraving c1880

Desiderus Erasmus (1465-1536) Dutch humanist and scholar, using writing slope. Engraving after Durer

Persecution of Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) by the Roman Catholic church. Lucrezia Castellani accused of heresy before Inquisitors at Turin after taking part in a banned Waldenses service

Geocentric (earth-centred) system of universe showing Aristotles four elements surrounded by the fixed stars, spheres of the planets, the primum mobile, and the abode of God

St Peters Basilica, Rome, and the elliptical piazza and colonnades designed by Bernini (1598-1680). From " Nouveau Voyage d Italie", 1702. Copperplate engraving

Marble Statue of Borghese Gladiator 100 B. C
Borghese Gladiator 100 B.C. Marble StatueLouvre Museum

India: Great Stupa at Sanchi, 75-50 BC, south gate (torana) architraves

William Allen (1532-1594) English prelate; created Cardinal 1587. On accession of Elizabeth I went into exile

William Tyndale of Tindale (c1494-1536), English translator of the Bible. Copies of Tyndales vernacular Bible brought into England concealed in bales of various goods. Wood engraving, 1877

Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam, later to become New York, in 1673. Engraving

Ulrich Zwingli (1481-1531) Swiss Reformation divine. Chaplain to Swiss forces during Second War of Kappel when he was killed in battle

Settlement in Russian Lapland in 1594, showing meat and fish being preserved. After Jan Huyghen van Linschoten " Voyagie A

Arizona, USA. Grand Canyon. Aerial view

Jean Racine (1693-1699). French poet and dramatist. Copperplate engraving

Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) Christian sect originating in 12th century France. Devotees followed Christ in simplicity and poverty. Persecuted by Rome

Persecution of Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) by the Roman Catholic church

Onondaga village attacked in 1615 by Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635), French explorer and " founder of Canada"

Pythagoras (c560-c480 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist. Engraving

The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson. Engraving after picture by John Collier. Henry Hudson (c1550-1611) English navigator, set adrift with son and seven others by mutinous crew. Never seen again

Sri Lanka - Stupa, Buddhist shrine, Abeygyriya

Jacob Boehme (1575-1624) German theosophist, mystic and alchemist. After engraving by Pieter van Gunst

Arizona, USA. Grand Canyon with the Colorado River, Aerial view

Stone head of Buddha, Gupta, 5th centry AD. Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photograph

Shakers: United Society of Believers in Christs Second Appearance. Members of the community going to dinner, each carrying their own typical, simple Shaker chair

Dr Faustus conjuring up Mephistopheles. Faust formed the subject of dramas by Christopher Marlowe and Goethe. Goethes version was the basis for Gounods opera

Peter I the Great (1672-1725)
Peter I the Great (1672-1725. Tsar of Russia from 1682. Engraving

Sri Lanaka - Reclining Buddha, Gal Vihare

Henry Hudson (c1550-1611) English navigator, being set adrift with his son and seven others by mutinous crew. Never seen again. Wood engraving c1880

River Nile at sunset. Egypt

Augustinian canons and their St Bernard dogs from the hospice of Great St Bernard, Switzerland, rescuing a traveller collapsed in the snow. Founded by St Bernard of Menthon (923-1008)

Ulrich Zwingli (1481-1531) Swiss Reformation divine. Chaplain to Swiss forces during Second War of Kappel when he was killed in battle

Urban VIII (Maffeo Barberini, 1568-1644) Pope from 1623. Galileos friend and dedicatee of his" Il Saggiatore" who, as Pope, condemned him for his heretical theories. Copperplate engraving

Urban VIII (Maffeo Barberini, 1568-1644) Pope from 1623. Galileos friend and dedicatee of his " Il Saggiatore" who, as Pope, condemned him for his heretical theories. Copperplate. engraving

16th century hourglass: 19th century engraving

Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) 76-138. Roman Emperor from 117. Ancient Roman bust found in Athens. Marble

William Tyndale of Tindale (c1494-1536), English translator of the Bible, on morning of his death

Pythagoras (c560-c480 BC) Greek philosopher and scientist

Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) Christian sect originating 12th century France. Its devotees followed Christ in simplicity and poverty. Persecuted by Rome

Tamerlane (1336-1405) Tamerlaine/Timur-i-Lang. Turcic conqueror. Islamic leader of Turks and Mongols in conquest of Persia and northern India. Defeated Ottomans, 1402

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) contemplating the natural beauty of Switzerland. French political author, educationalist and philosopher. Engraving 1787

Thirty Years War: Battle of Rocroi (Rocroy), 19 May 1643, Spanish defeated by French under Duc d Enghien, Prince de Conde (1621-1686) known as the Great (Grand) Conde

Grotius (Hugo de Groot) 1583-1645, Dutch theologian and jurist. Engraving after the portrait by Mierevelt

Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635) French explorer. Explored coast of Canada 1603-1617. Founded Quebec on his third voyage to Canada (1608). Wood engraving

Jacob van Heemskerk (1567-1607). Dutch naval officer and explorer. Searched for a Northeast Passage to China, 1595. Died at Gibraltar after defeating the Spanish fleet. From a contemporary engraving

Grotius (Hugo de Groot) 1583-1645, Dutch theologian and jurist. Engraving from Alexandre Saverien " Histoire des Philosophes Modernes", Paris 1762

John Howard (1726-1790) English prison reformer, entering Savoy military prison, London, after mutiny. Restored peace and persuaded prisoners to return to cells

Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) 1530-1584. Tsar of Russia from 1533. From 16th century woodcut

Jacob de Boehme (1575-1624) German theosophist, mystic and alchemist. 18th century copperplate engraving

Louis XIV (1638-1715) king of France from 1643, proclaiming duc d Anjou, his grandson, king of Spain, 16 November 1700. War of Spanish Succession. Late 19th century chromolithograph

Jerusalem - The Dome of the Rock. Oldest existing Muslim monument, built 685-691 as a shrine for pilgrims (a mashhad)

Statue of a scribe 2350 B. C
Scribe seated cross-legged, a papyrus on his knees 2350 B.C.Louvre Museum

Double-sided Mithraic Relief 2nd Century A. D
Double-sided Mithraic Relief 2nd Century A.D.Louvre Museum

Wooden Helmet 1400 A. D
Wooden Helmet 1400 A.D. Decorated with turquoise mosaic and shell inlay. AztecBritish Museum

Vase Dedicated to the God Dionysus 1808 B. C
Vase Dedicated to the God Dionysus 1808 B.C. the God of Wine, to abandon their previous lives to roam free; to dance and sing into a state of ecstasy. Louvre Museum

Restored Dining Table 16th Century A. D
Restored Dining Table, 16th Century. Located in William Shakespeares supposed birthplace. Warwickshire

The three Tyches 323 B. C
The three Tyches 323 BC. Tyche is the Greek goddess of FortuneLouvre Museum

Bronze Statue of the Hindu God Shiva 16th Century

City gates sarcophagus 395 A. D
City gates sarcophagus 395 A.D. Found beneath the apse of Saint Peters Basilica in the Vatican. Louvre Museum

Mortuary Mask of Khaemwaset 1069 B. C
Mortuary Mask of Khaemwaset 1069 B.C.Louvre Museum

Granite Bust of A King 11th dynasty - 12th Dynasty B. C
Granite Bust of A king Late 11th dynasty to Early 12th Dynasty B.C.Louvre Museum

The Dogs Palette 1754 B. C
The Dogs Palette 1754. The palette displays a variety of four legged animals including hyenas and giraffes.Louvre Museum

Stone Vessel in the form of a Monkey 1521 A. D
Stone Vessel in the form of a Monkey 1521 A.D.British Museum

Stele of Princess Nefertiabet and Her Food 2590 B. C
Stele of Princess Nefertiabet and her Food 2590 B.C. EgyptianLouvre Museum

Head of a Queen Mother 16th Century. Cast Brass from Benin.British Museum

Marble Statue of Atlanta 1st Century B. C
Marble Statue of Atlanta 1 Century B.C. a character in Greek mythology, a virgin huntress, unwilling to marry, and loved by the hero Meleager. Louvre Museum

Stone Figurine of The Inspector and His Wife Raherka Meresankh 2530 B. C
Stone Figurine of The inspector and his wife Raherka Meresankh 2530 B.C. Egyptian Louvre Museum

Four Gospels in Armenian 1434. British Museum

Tank coffin of Imenemipet Priest of Amun 1069 B. C
Tank coffin of Imenemipet Priest of Amun 1069 B.C. Louvre Museum

Marble Head of the Goddess Aphrodite 1230 B. C
Marble Head of the Goddess Aphrodite 1230 B.CLouvre Museum

Marble Statue of Unknown Man 1304 B. C
Marble Statue of Unknown Man 1304 B.C.Louvre Museum

Granite Statue of Senusret III 1843 B. C
Granite Statue of Senusret III 1843 B.C.Louvre Museum

Bottles containing the four humours in ancient medicine. Greek philosophers came up with the idea that the human body consisted of the four humours, which had to be kept in balance

Stone Figurine of The Inspector and His Wife Raherka Meresankh 2530 B. C
Stone Figurine of The inspector and his wife Raherka Meresankh 2530 B.C. Egyptian Louvre Museum

Mortuary Mask of Khaemwaset 1069 B. C
Mortuary Mask of Khaemwaset 1069 B.C.Louvre Museum

Marble Bust of Emperor Gordian III 243 B. C
Marble Bust of Emperor Gordian III 243. 32nd Roman Emperor. Louvre Museum

Jade Votive Axe 1200 B. C
Jade Votive Axe 1200 B.C. Olmec. MexicoBritish Museum

Head of a Queen Mother 16th Century. Cast Brass from Benin.British Museum

Fragment of Mural 80 A. D
Fragment of Mural 80 A.D.Louvre Museum

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