Images Dated 18th August 2006

Skull anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci

Skull anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci. Historical artwork and notes on the anatomy of the human skull and teeth, by the Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). This bisected skull shows the external structure (right), and dissected facial sinuses (left), the air-filled spaces inside the bones of the face. The diagram at lower left shows the teeth present in one half of the mouth: 4 incisors, 2 canines, 4 pre-molars, and 6 molars. Da Vinci was the first anatomist known to have correctly noted the number and root structure of human teeth. The notes are an example of his mirror writing, which was written backwards from right to left, and could be read in a mirror

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Egypt. Stele of Herakleion-Thonis. The Naucratis decree (380

Egyptian Art. Stele of Herakleion-Thonis. The Naucratis decree (380 B.C.). Royal Decree drafted by order of Pharaoh Nectanebo I (380-362 BC). Refers to the collection of taxes for the construction of a temple to the goddess Neith. Detail. Temporary exhibition Egypt's Sunken Treasures (Egypt's Sunken Treasures), objects found in underwater excavations in Alexandria. Martin Gropius. Berlin. Germany

© Thaliastock / Mary Evans

ST. AUGUSTINE (354-430). Early Christian church father and philosopher

ST. AUGUSTINE (354-430).
Early Christian church father and philosopher. Illumination from a 12th century manuscript showing the great bishop beside the towers of Hippo, holding one of his works in his hand

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