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Oklahoma Territory opened to settlers, 1891
Homesteaders charge at the start signal, western Oklahoma Land Rush, 1891. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EXPL2A-00164
Map of the United States at the close of the American Revolution, 1783. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Ufos / Louisiana Bigfoot
In the town of Louisiana, Missouri, witnesses claim a connection between UFO sightings and Bigfoot

Three people who claim to have seen the Loch Ness Monster
Mr Alexander Ross, Mr Arthur Grant and Miss Janet Fraser, all of whom claimed to have seen the Loch Ness Monster between 1933 and 1934

SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, 1900
Photograph of the North German Lloyd Liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse at sea, 1900. This liner was built by the Vulcan Shipyards at Stettin with the aim of winning the Blue Riband

Compton and Edrich leave the Oval pitch, 1953
Photograph showing the two English batsman, Denis Compton and Bill Edrich, leaving the pitch at the Oval Cricket Ground, London, 19th August 1953

William I the Conqueror
WILLIAM I THE CONQUEROR Defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to claim the English throne

Captain James Cook taking possession of New South Wales in the name of the British Crown, 1770. James Cook (1728-1779), English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, made three voyages of discovery

Sverre & Birkebeiners
Sverre on discovering that he is the son of Sigurd II (Mund) goes to Norway to make his claim. He travels through Vermeland seeking help

Behind the Flying Saucers, book cover
BEHIND THE FLYING SAUCERS, a book by Frank Scully, and the first to claim that a flying saucer had crashed in the American desert

US exploration of Mars, artwork. Astronaut preparing to plant the flag of the United States of America (USA) on the Martian surface

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Waiting for an Answer (engraving)
8657260 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Waiting for an Answer (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting for an Answer)

Strafford delivering up his Sword in the House of Commons, 1641 (litho)
8661384 Strafford delivering up his Sword in the House of Commons, 1641 (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Intrusion by Wolsey upon the Commons (litho)
8661390 An Intrusion by Wolsey upon the Commons (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Intrusion by Wolsey upon the Commons)

The Pedigree of El-Moizz (litho)
8661080 The Pedigree of El-Moizz (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pedigree of El-Moizz)

J Sirett (b/w photo)
8671548 J Sirett (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Sirett. J Sirett, who rides at 7 st 4 lb)

Robert Edwin Peary, Sr., 1856 - 1920. American explorer. From The Wonderful Year 1909
693730 Robert Edwin Peary, Sr., 1856 - 1920. American explorer. From The Wonderful Year 1909.

The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh (litho)
8660892 The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh)

A Medieval Episode in Parliament (litho)
8661392 A Medieval Episode in Parliament (litho) by Tenison, H. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Medieval Episode in Parliament)

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Bajidaw, King of Burma, orders his General to wrest Bengal from the British, 1823 (litho)
8660967 Bajidaw, King of Burma, orders his General to wrest Bengal from the British, 1823 (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bajidaw, King of Burma)

The Sergeant-at-Arms outraged in the City (litho)
8661387 The Sergeant-at-Arms outraged in the City (litho) by Ward, Charles Daniel (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sergeant-at-Arms outraged in the City)

Satirical drawing about the conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (engraving)
530606 Satirical drawing about the conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (engraving); (add.info.: Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), American naval commander and explorer

An American window for "Thanksgiving" (b/w photo)
8651176 An American window for "Thanksgiving" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The People, seduced by Vatha, claim the Re-establishment of Paganism (engraving)
8649820 The People, seduced by Vatha, claim the Re-establishment of Paganism (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The People, seduced by Vatha)

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Columbia's Fix (engraving)
8657253 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Columbia's Fix (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbia's Fix)

Map of the settlements of Angles, Saxons and Jutes in Britain c. 600 (print)
2603521 Map of the settlements of Angles, Saxons and Jutes in Britain c. 600 (print); (add.info.: From Historical Atlas, published 1923.).

Galileo Galilei facing the Inquisition, 1870 (engraving)
541121 Galileo Galilei facing the Inquisition, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Italian astronomer, mathematician and physicist)

Monsieur, je souscris pour le tremblement de terre des Batignolles... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Monsieur, je souscris pour le tremblement de terre des Batignolles... 1844. Monsieur, je souscris pour le tremblement de terre des Batignolles, voici deux francs

The Judgment of Solomon. Creator: Georg Pencz
The Judgment of Solomon

Christmas 1914 Football Match Statues, Messines - Mesen
This life sized statue of a German and a British soldier shaking hands over a football, was sculpted by Andy Edwards and was unveiled on 22 December 2015

A Christmas Day Coronation: William the Conqueror rides to Westminster Abbey to receive the Crown of England - December 25, 1066 Date: 1066

William of Orange (King William III), statue, Brixham, Devon
King William III (1650-1702) - statue of William of Orange at Brixham in Devon, England, commemorating his landing near there on 5 November 1688 to claim the English throne

Lambert Simnel working in the Royal Kitchens
Lambert Simnel (circa 1477circa 1525) - pretender to the throne of England. His claim to be Edward Plantagenet, 17th Earl of Warwick, in 1487 threatened the newly-established reign of King Henry VII

Canada Newfoundland land prospectors early 1900s

Maria Pita - Spanish heroine. Memorial of Maria Pita
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. King Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna in 1589 against the attack of the English

Martin de Cavalar with Maria Pita on the ordinary writ concerning the place of Ledono (Lendoiro), 1616. Mayor Fernandez Pita claimed some properties that Martin de Cavalar had acquired from Francisco

RMS Titanic - compensation claim of Mrs Herman
RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger and victim Samuel Herman (1862-1912). Letter dated 7 May 1913 from the Public Trustee Office, Strand, London

A page from Opal's precocious childhood diary which backs her claim to be a French princess who had emigrated to the U.S. : though truly extraordinary, not all believed it. Date: 1920

A Morning Ride in Athens (engraving)
1047097 A Morning Ride in Athens (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Morning Ride in Athens)

Conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (lithograph)
530671 Conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (lithograph) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: The conquest of the North Pole: Dr)

The Holy Roman Emperor Henry III challenging King Henry I of France to a duel, 1056 (engraving)
7147864 The Holy Roman Emperor Henry III challenging King Henry I of France to a duel, 1056 (engraving) by Roeber, Fritz (1851-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prussian soldiers capturing Napoleons coach after Waterloo, , 1816 (engraving)
5912679 Prussian soldiers capturing Napoleons coach after Waterloo, , 1816 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info)

Woman chasing a potato (colour litho)
7151155 Woman chasing a potato (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Harolds oath to William of Normandy, 1064 (engraving)
7173379 Harolds oath to William of Normandy, 1064 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bacon is in demand - Bristles are getting up (engraving)
7177839 Bacon is in demand - Bristles are getting up (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacon is in demand - Bristles are getting up)

The Claimant (engraving)
3635174 The Claimant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Claimant. Illustration for Mysteries of Police and Crime by Arthur Griffiths (Cassell, c 1898)

Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne (engraving)
3635171 Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne)

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"Unforgettable Moments: Claims that Echo Through History" Compton and Edrich leave the Oval pitch, 1953: A moment of triumph as these cricket legends claim victory on the hallowed grounds of the Oval. EXPL2A-00164: Unraveling mysteries as experts investigate this enigmatic code, claimed to hold secrets yet to be deciphered. UFOs/Louisiana Bigfoot: Tales from the unknown emerge as witnesses claim sightings of extraterrestrial crafts and elusive creatures in Louisiana's wilderness. Three people who claim to have seen the Loch Ness Monster: The mythical creature surfaces once again, captivating imaginations with claims that fuel debates about its existence. Oklahoma Territory opened to settlers, 1891: Pioneers stake their claims on new lands, shaping the future of a burgeoning nation amidst dreams of prosperity and opportunity. SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, 1900: The grand ship sets sail across oceans under German ownership, claiming its place in maritime history with luxurious voyages and technological advancements. William I the Conqueror: With sword in hand and determination in his eyes, this legendary figure claims England's throne through conquest forever altering its destiny. UFOs/Abductions/Allagash: Four friends recount chilling experiences involving unidentified flying objects and mysterious abductions during their fateful camping trip in Allagash, leaving them forever changed by their claims. Captain James Cook taking possession of New South Wales in the name of British Crown, 1770: A pivotal moment when exploration meets colonization as Cook plants his flag on Australian soil—claiming it for King George III amidst vast uncharted territories. Sverre & Birkebeiners:The heroic journey unfolds as two loyal warriors brave treacherous landscapes to protect an infant prince—a tale that would later be claimed as one of Norway's most legendary acts of valor.