1227 Collection

Sydney At Your Feet
January 1957: A white cat who lives at the top of one of the pylon supports of the Sydney Harbour Bridge welcomes tourists to the Australian capital. (Photo by Dennis Rowe/BIPs/Getty Images)

Genghis Khan
GENGHIS KHAN (variously spelt) (orig. Temujin) Mongol Conqueror He is fatally shot during a campaign against the Tangut kingdom of Hsi Hsia

Thomas Aquinas
THOMAS AQUINAS Italian theologian

GENGIS KHAN (1162-1227). Emperor founder of the first Mongol Empire in 1206. Fol. 44v. Mongols tributing to Genghis Khan. Illustration of the first section with the history of the Mongols

Genghis Khan
GENGHIS KHAN (variously spelt) on his deathbed, he urges his sons to unite, showing how single arrows are easily broken, but four together are unbreakable

Thomas Aquinas Card
The theologian receives dictation from the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, whispering in his ear, which he will later transcribe into his book

Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat N7825C - 122674 (msn D.1227, model G-58), when part of the Confederate Air Force. Date: circa 2000

Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227. From A Short History of the World, published c.1936

Emilia-Romagna Ferrara Ferrara S. Francesco Italy
Emilia-Romagna Ferrara Ferrara S. Francesco, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Sculpture, tomb monuments

George the cat keeps a watchful eye on Sydney through a pair of binoculars
George, a white cat who lives at the top of one of the pylon supports of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, keeps a watchful eye on the city through a pair of binoculars, January 1957

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"1227: Unveiling the Tapestry of History" Step into a world where Sydney lies at your feet, its vibrant energy pulsating through every corner. Just like Thomas Aquinas, the city beckons you to delve deep into its intellectual and cultural treasures. But let us not forget the indomitable spirit of Genghis Khan, whose legacy echoes through time. GENGIS KHAN (1162-1227), the Emperor founder of an empire that stretched far and wide, leaves us in awe of his conquests. Intriguingly, a card bearing Thomas Aquinas' name emerges from history's vaults. What secrets does it hold? Perhaps it connects these two great figures in ways we have yet to fathom. Aviation enthusiasts will marvel at Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat N7825C - 122674 and Lockheed JO-1 1053, aircraft that soared through skies during this era. They remind us of humanity's relentless pursuit of progress even amidst tumultuous times. HONORIUS III (1150-1227), Pope from 1216 to 1227, played a pivotal role in shaping religious landscapes during this period. His influence reverberates across continents as faith intertwines with power. A map depicting Jengis Khan's Empire at his demise in 1227 transports us back to an age when kingdoms rose and fell under his command. A testament to human ambition etched upon cartographic lines. Amidst all this historical grandeur stands George the cat perched atop a windowsill, keeping watch over Sydney with binoculars clutched tightly. A whimsical reminder that even amid towering tales of empires past, life continues unabatedly in our modern world. And finally, Emilia-Romagna Ferrara S. Francesco Italy whispers enchanting stories from its cobblestone streets—a place where history breathes, and echoes of the past resonate with every step.