Evolution Collection (#87)

Johannes Guttenburg and the Printing Press in a mural in the Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alexander Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C

Benoit de Maillet (1656-1738) French diplomat and traveller. He attempted to measure the age of the earth and came to the somewhat arbitrary conclusion that it was 2 billion years

Scopes Trial Listener
Washington, D.C.: July 21, 1923 Jock the monkey listens in on the Scopes trial verdict to find out if the allegations are true that he is some distant kin of and related to the humans

George Frederick Wright (1838-1921). American geologist and Congregational minister. Defended Darwinism, Engraving published 1892

Anaximander (c611-546 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher. With Thales and Anaximines, one of the three great thinkers from Miletus

Evolution. Anticipated result of selective breeding in Man. Robidas vision of an intellectual family in the 1950s. From A. Robida " Le Vingtieme Siecle", Paris, 1883

Coral reef surrounding a lagoon. Slow accumulation of substance from generations of corals was a phenomenon which Darwin used to support they theory of a long geological timescale

Coral Reef: hand coloured engraving published 1849. Time taken for building of coral reefs and islands was a proof used by Charles Darwin to support the theory of a long geological timescale

Giant tortoises of the Galapagos Islands which were observed by Charles Darwin. In foreground are two Finches, another group of Galapagos fauna of which Darwin made a particular study

Giant Land Tortoises of the Galapagos Islands. Charles Darwins study of the fauna of the Islands contributed to his theory of evolution. Wood engraving published 1884

Four or the species of finch observed by Darwin
Darwins Finches. Four or the species of finch observed by Darwin on the Galapagos Islands, showing variation of beak.The study of the flora of the Islands contributed to Charles Darwins theory of

Man is but a worm. Cartoon from Punch, London, 6 December 1881
Man is but a worm. Cartoon from " Punch", London, 6 December 1881, the year in which Darwin published " The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the action of Worms"

Iguana, the great herbivorous sea lizard of the Galapagos Islands. Charles Darwins study of the fauna of the islands contributed to his theory of evolution. Wood engraving c1890

Coral reef creating a lagoon. From Charles Darwin " The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs", London, 1842

Coral island and circling coral reef creating a lagoon. From Charles Darwin " The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs", London, 1842

Darwinism: everyday proof of mans origins. Cartoon from " Punch" (London, 1861). Wood engraving

Pigeons used by Charles Darwin at Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England, during his work on his theory of descent. Wood engraving, 1887

Comparison of embryos of Pig, Cow, Rabbit and Man
Haeckels comparison of embryos of Pig, Cow, Rabbit and Man. Top row, all embryos show gill slit at O, demonstrating his Recapitulation theory

Mammal embryos. From Ernst Haeckel The Evolution of Man, fifth edition, London, 1910

Sauropsida embryos. From Ernst Haeckel The Evolution of Man, fifth edition, London, 1910

Paleontological tree of vertebrates. From Ernst Haeckel " The Evolution of Man", fifth edition, London, 1910

Mammal skeletons, including Bat (top left), Hare (top right), Domestic Cat and Mole (bottom left) and Guinea Pig (bottom right)

Crocodylus niloticus, nile crocodile, skull with rows of sharp teeth meshed in its long jaws

Human skulll and animal skulls, including parrot (top left), monkey (top right), curlew (centre, with long bill), rabbit (bottom right)

Various fossils, leaf on rock next to modern beech leaf, ammonites on limestone next to Nautilus shell, marine gastropods (snails) on limestone next to garden snails

Cross-section model showing a stage in the formation of fossils under layers of sediment, with pair of model mammoths placed on top

Leg bone of modern horse next to leg bone of early horse

Side profile of a camptosaurus
Palaeozoology - Jurassic Period - Dinosaurs - Camptosaurus. Art work

Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides), butterfly emerged from cocoon

Selection of eggs of different shapes and sizes

Semnopithecus entellus, Hanuman Langur, a grey monkey with a white beard

Side view of Grey Corythosaurus Dinosaur

Barosaurus rearing up on its hind legs

Illustration of the four stages of dinosaur development

Estemmenosuchus, dinosaur front view

Dryosaurus, oak lizard, side view

Titanis, giant, side view

Therizinosaurus, scythe lizard, ofside view

Brachiosaurus, arm lizard, side view

Meganeura, prehistoric fly, side view

A community of hydrothermal vents and smokers at the bottom of the sea

Side view of Stegosaurus

Front view with mouth open, model of a the head and long thin neck of a Compsognathus dinosaur. The open mouth exposes rows of small, sharp teeth

Compsognathus, front view with head turned to the side

Side on view of Baryonyx with its tail in the air

Internal anatomy of female Gallimimus

Black and white illustration of an ostrich

A dinosaur mine and the skeletons found in there

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"Evolution: A Journey Through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating voyage through the realms of evolution, where the wonders of our universe intertwine with the intricate tapestry of life. From distant galaxies to ancient fossils, witness the ever-unfolding story that has shaped our world. Gaze upon the mesmerizing Hubble Space Telescope view of nebula NGC 604, a celestial masterpiece born from stellar explosions. Marvel at the ethereal beauty of Orion Nebula, where stars are born amidst swirling cosmic clouds. Behold the iconic Pillars of Creation, towering structures sculpted by celestial forces in an ongoing dance between creation and destruction. Venture deeper into Earth's history as you encounter geological strata dating back to the 19th century. These layers reveal secrets locked within rocks, whispering tales of ancient landscapes and changing climates. Explore hominid crania that offer glimpses into our own evolutionary journey – a testament to how we have evolved over millions of years. Discover Archaeopteryx, known as "the first bird, " bridging two worlds with its dinosaurian and avian features. This fossilized marvel stands as a potential missing link between dinosaurs and birds—a pivotal piece in understanding our shared ancestry. Delve even further back in time as you uncover fossils from the Paleozoic era—ancient remnants that provide insight into prehistoric marine life forms which once roamed primordial oceans. Witness stages in human evolution unfold before your eyes—an extraordinary transformation spanning countless generations. From primitive ancestors to modern Homo sapiens, trace humanity's remarkable journey towards complexity and consciousness. In this grand symphony orchestrated by nature itself, observe Charles Darwin—the visionary British naturalist who unraveled many mysteries surrounding evolution through his groundbreaking work. His tireless pursuit for knowledge forever changed our understanding of life's interconnectedness.