Discovered Collection

Laocoon Sculpture 2
The Laocoon, antique marble sculpture by Hagesander, Polydorus and Athenodorus, of Rhodes: it was rediscovered in a vineyard in Rome in 1506, and is now in the Vatican. Date: 1st century BCE

The Capture Of Guy Fawkes, 1605, (c1850). Fawkes was an English conspirator who attempted to blow up the houses of Parliament on November 5th

Illustration shows hummingbirds. Trochilidae. - Kolibris, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Theatre, A Cuckoo in the Nest 1925, Nerman
A scene from A Cuckoo in the Nest, a popular farce playing in London in 1925. Here, the impeccable husband is discovered by his wife and in-laws in a ladys bedroom (equally impeccable)

Alexandre Yersin
ALEXANDRE EMILE JOHN YERSIN Swiss medical, associated with Roux, discovered plague virus, directed Pasteur Institute in Vietnam

Roman Bath, London
Roman bath discovered in 1800 in Strand Lane, London

Nydam Viking Ship
The 007 Nydam ship, one of three vessels discovered in the 19th century, and dating from the late Iron Age. Preservation was aided by the ships peat bog deposit site

Badoit Discovered
A druidess of Ancient Gaul, holding the sacred mistletoe, reveals to a group of warriors the spring which to this day gives us naturally sparkling BADOIT MINERAL WATER

Wilfrid Michael Voynich
WILFRID MICHAEL VOYNICH Lithuanian bookseller who 1912 discovered a coded manuscript, still undeciphered, supposed by some to contain information of great occult significance

Extinct / Dinornis / Moa
dinornis giganteis - a reconstruction based on bones discovered

Illustration shows liverworts. Hepaticae. - Lebermoose, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor

Valentine Greatrakes
Irish healer who, after a dream in 1662, discovered that he could heal many ailments simply by passing his hands and stroking the patient

Melusine Revealed
Melusines fairy nature is discovered by her husband, Raymond de Lusignan, and she has to leave him for ever

The Golden Bough
The GOLDEN BOUGH, discovered by Aeneas, was a focal point of Roman belief; for the full story, read Sir James Frazers multi-volumed investigation into its significance

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Engraving. Colored
Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Explorer and navigator genoese. Columbus taking possession of the island of San Salvador. Engraving by Martin Rico after a painting of Isidro Gil

JJ (Joseph John) Thomson (1856-1940) British Nuclear physicist, discovered electron, here with his research students at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, in 1898

Reconstruction of Java Man (Pithecanthropus erectus) based on skull cap, thigh bone and 2 back teeth discovered in Pliocene fossil beds in Trinil, Central Java, by Dr Eugene Dubois in 1894

"Appy dossers"(engraving)
3101281 " Appy dossers" (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Appy dossers")

Bristol - Cabot Tower, Brandon Hill. The tower was built in the 1890s to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the journey of the Genoese explorer John Cabot from Bristol to lands which later became

Anti-proton experiment, Berkeley, 1955 C016 / 8832
Anti-proton experiment. Blackboard showing the provisional results and calculations for a series of experiments carried out in 1955 at the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory to discover the antiproton

Droitwich Spa
The Brine Baths at Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire; they were first discovered by the Romans

Sea monster discovered in British Columbia
Possibly the last specimen that survived of Behrings sea cow (Rhytina Stelleri) discovered on the shores of the Henry Island, British Columbia

Alexandre-Henri Mouhot
HENRI MOUHOT French naturalist and explorer; discovered the ruins of Angkor in Cambodia in 1858

Vasco Nunez De Balboa
VASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA Spanish explorer Explored Colombian coast and discovered Pacific Ocean 1513

Gunpowder / Discovery
Guy Fawkes is discovered under the House of Lords

Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho)
6257116 Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); 61.5x49.5 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; Mitchell Library

A Sawrian: cartoon on Gideon Mantell (1790-1852) the English geologist who discovered a suarian, the Iguanodon, near Cuckfield, Sussex in 1820, and deduced from the teeth that it was a herbivore

Tuberculosis Bacillus
Bacillus of tuberculosis, discovered by Koch, 1884

Sumerian Jewellery Bc
The jewels of a Sumerian lady of the court, discovered during the excavations at Ur - evidence that feminine adornment was customary in the worlds oldest civilisation

Pithos (plural - pithoi) - a large ancient Greek storage container. Some very fine examples excavated from within the Minoan palace at Knossos on Crete. Date: circa 1920s

Moundsley Hall a42_01049
Moundsley Hall, Walkers Heath Road, Wythall, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. The timber frame of a Tudor building rediscovered during the demolition of Moundsley Hall

Ercolano, Italy over the ancient Roman ruins of Herculaneum

A rum-running boat caught smuggling in 2000 bottles, USA, 1920s. The sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol for consumption were banned in the United States under the Eighteenth Amendment

Unusual period lifeboat davit block, discovered in a Southampton salvage yard. 18 inches

RMS Titanic - Shipping Casualties report and letter
RMS Titanic, Shipping Casualties report and letter from Matson Life Raft Company of Boston, USA. From a collection of documents and newspapers discovered at the old school of Sir Arthur Rostron

Courtaulds Courgette Advertisement
An advertisement for Courtaulds Ltd, promoting Courgette, a very dainty crepe fabric with full surface weave. Image shows a stylish woman at a formal gathering with the quotation Joan dear

Three natives tying a gazelle carcass for transportation
This scene is from a journey across the Sahara taken by Lt D.R.G. Cameron of the Royal Scots. The caption says that the gazelle was a Dama's Gazelle a new subspecies discovered during

Cartoon, The Man who Discovered the First Brew - medieval types drinking beer. Date: 1930

Coffin of a daughter of King Canute, Bosham Church
Coffin of a daughter of King Canute, discovered at Bosham Church, Sussex, on 4 August 1865 Date: 1865

St Agnes Place, Camberwell, south east London
A terrace of houses in St Agnes Place, Camberwell, south east London, boarded up prior to demolition by Lambeth Council after the eviction of squatters, 19 January 1977

PETER, PAUL RETOMBED
The bodies of saints Peter and Paul are discovered, and re- housed in the Vatican in a more suitable tomb. Date: 15th or 16th century

Tartar Tombs St Lucia Death Cemeteries Castries
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EGYPT/ARCHAEOLOGY/MUMMIE
Mummies discovered by Denon, an orientalist attached to Napoleon's Egyptian expedition Date: circa 1799

Discovery of a woman kept prisonerby her husband for four years, Bordeaux, France (engraving)
6000540 Discovery of a woman kept prisonerby her husband for four years, Bordeaux, France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

What do you mean young man? Business or Pleasure? (colour litho)
3641715 What do you mean young man? Business or Pleasure? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What do you mean young man? Business or Pleasure)

The Discovery of the Strait of Magellan (coloured engraving)
IND388200 The Discovery of the Strait of Magellan (coloured engraving) by Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

Huge snowfalls in Friuli and Cadore, a train hit and blocked by snow on the Pontebba line (colour litho)
2815209 Huge snowfalls in Friuli and Cadore, a train hit and blocked by snow on the Pontebba line (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Unveiling the Treasures of Time: From Ancient Sculptures to Mysterious Manuscripts and Extinct Creatures" Step into a world of discovery as we unravel the secrets hidden within these captivating artifacts. The Laocoon Sculpture 2, with its intricate details, takes us back to ancient times where artistry flourished alongside mythology. Meanwhile, The Capture Of Guy Fawkes, 1605 (c1850) transports us to a pivotal moment in history when conspiracies were foiled. The Theatre comes alive with A Cuckoo in the Nest 1925, Nerman - a glimpse into the vibrant world of entertainment that captivated audiences during an era long gone. Journey further through time as we explore the Roman Bath in London; remnants of an empire that once ruled over vast territories. Nature's wonders are also discovered within these pages – illustrations showcasing hummingbirds from the Trochilidae family remind us of their delicate beauty and grace. Onward we sail across seas with the Nydam Viking Ship, uncovering tales of exploration and conquest. Badoit Discovered introduces us to a refreshing taste sensation while Wilfrid Michael Voynich's enigmatic manuscript continues to baffle scholars worldwide. Alexandre Yersin's groundbreaking discoveries in medicine shed light on his invaluable contributions. Extinct creatures like Dinornis Moa take center stage as reminders of our planet's ever-changing landscape throughout millennia. Valentine Greatrakes' healing abilities astonish even today while liverworts illustrated in Hepaticae offer glimpses into nature's intricate patterns. Each hint represents a fragment from humanity's collective journey – stories waiting patiently for curious minds to unearth their significance. Join us on this voyage through time and knowledge as we celebrate what has been discovered and continue seeking what is yet unknown.