Images Dated 16th August 2005

Virtual reality model of the Theatre of Pompey

Theatre of Pompey. (Image 1 of 2). Virtual reality model of the Theatre of Pompey, the largest theatre in ancient Rome, Italy, and Rome's first stone theatre. This is one of 30 historically important European theatres being reconstructed in three-dimensions on computer. The Theatre of Pompey also contained a temple and gardens. Using a computer it is possible to move around the theatre experiencing its lighting and acoustics. The modelling of these theatres is part of the THEATRON project headed by Professor Beacham of Warwick University, England. To see the theatre on an aerial map of Rome see image T490/257

© THEATRON/VOLKER STEGER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Stranded Rissos dolphin - Head standing, playing

Stranded Risso's dolphin - Head standing, playing out of the water. Scarring is believed to be made by the teeth of other Risso's dolphins or by their squid prey. (Grampus griseus). Distribution: Worldwide except polar regions. Distribution: Inhabits tropical and temperate waters of both hemispheres

© Augusto Leandro Stanzani / ardea.com

Prince Josef Anton Poniatowski (1763-1813) with guides, c.1813 (gouache on paper)

CZA228754 Prince Josef Anton Poniatowski (1763-1813) with guides, c.1813 (gouache on paper) by Polish School, (19th century); 18.2x14.3 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; (add.info.: nephew to King Stanilaus II of Poland; French Marshal to Napoleon Bonaparte; marechal; Empire;); Polish, out of copyright

© Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland / Bridgeman Images