Homo Sapiens Collection

Sensory homunculus
This model shows what a mans body would look like if each part grew in proportion to the area of the cortex of the brain concerned with its sensory perception

Motor homunculus
This model shows what a mans body would look like if each part grew in proportion to the area of the cortex of the brain concerned with its movement

Stages in human evolution
Human evolution. Illustration showing stages in the evolution of humans. At left, proconsul (23-15 million years ago) is depicted hypothetically as an African ape with both primitive

Homo erectus (Sangiran 17), H. sapiens (?) H. neanderthalens
L to R, cast of Homo erectus, (Sangiran 17), Sangiran, Java, 700, 000 years old; cast of recent Homo sapiens skull from South East Asia; cast of Neanderthal skull from La Ferrassie, France, 50

Illustration of Australopithecus, Homo habilis and Homo sapiens skulls

Liver
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a section through a liver (x 7000), an organ that has over 500 functions in the human body (x 800)

Cro-magnon and Neanderthal skull comparison
Side view comparison of casts of Cro-Magnon skull from Brno, Czech Republic, Upper Palaeolithic (right), and Neanderthal skull from La Chapelle, France, Middle Palaeolithic (left)

Human cell
Illustration of a highly magnified section through a human cell. Page 8 from Human Biology, 1977

Primate skulls. Coloured x-rays of the skulls of a gorilla (Gorilla gorilla, left), chimpanzee (Pan trogoldytes, centre) and human (Homo sapien, left)

Artwork of the stages in human evolution
Human evolution. Illustration showing stages in the evolution of humans. At left, proconsul (23-15 million years ago) is depicted hypothetically as an African ape with both primitive

Hominid reconstructions in chronological order
From left to right: Australopithecus, Early Homo erectus (Java Man), Late Homo erectus (Peking Man), Homo heidelbergensis (Rhodesian Man), Neanderthal man and Homo sapiens (Cro-Magnon)

Engraving of a human skull
Collected from the Admiralty Islands in the south-western Pacific, on The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for the purpose of scientific discovery

Triatoma infestans, kissing bug
This insect is a member of the Triatomine group, which are associated with the transmission of disease to humans

Homo sp. skulls C016 / 5933
Side views of Homo erectus (Sangiran), H. heidelbergensis (Broken Hill), H. neanderthalensis, (La Ferrassie) and H. sapiens (Polynesia) skulls. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Skeleton of Negrillo or pigmy
A skeleton of a female pygmy from the Akka Tribe, Monnattu, central Africa. Specimen presented by Dr Emin Pasha, 1887. Photograph by J Benjamin Stone in 1907

Red Lady of Paviland femur C016 / 5028
Red Lady of Paviland femur. This fossil femur, stained red with ochre, is part of a human fossil skeleton (Homo sapiens) known as the Red Lady of Paviland (Paviland 1)

Human red blood corpuscles
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) of red blood cells showing their characteristic biconcave shape which increases the surface area for diffusion

A naturalist being mobbed by Pteroglossus beauharnaesii, cur
Illustration from Henry Walter Bates The Naturalist on the Amazons (1884)

Primate brain evolution. Conceptual computer artwork of a brain (centre) with a monkey head (left) and a human head (right), representing the evolution of primate brains

Modern human skull
Skull of an adult, female modern human

Illustration of human evolution from left to right Australopithecus afarensis, Australopithecus africanus, Homo erectus and Homo sapiens. Pencil and watercolor painting

Neolithic mat, sandals, and basket, from La Cueva de Los Murcielagos (Cave of Bats
AIS5337969 Neolithic mat, sandals, and basket, from La Cueva de Los Murcielagos (Cave of Bats) (photo) by Prehistoric; Museo Arqueologico Nacional, Madrid

Mesolithic Rock Art: Deer and Goats (8000-7000 BC), Spain, Bicorp
AIS5375503 Mesolithic Rock Art: Deer and Goats (8000-7000 BC), Spain, Bicorp, La Arana Cave (painting) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Mesolithic Rock Art: Deer and Goats (8000-7000 BC). Spain, Bicorp

ichtyosaur and plesiosaur, 1872 (engraving)
PCT4265637 ichtyosaur and plesiosaur, 1872 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); (add.info.: Animals "antediluvians": ichtyosaur and plesiosaur (ichtyosaurus - plesiosaurus)

Phalic dance of type stylized-naturalistic, Mesolithic art (mural painting)
CUL4855678 Phalic dance of type stylized-naturalistic, Mesolithic art (mural painting) by Prehistoric; Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: ILEIDA, El Cogul)

Prehistory: Cavemen, 1881 (Engraving)
7304328 Prehistory: Cavemen, 1881 (Engraving) by Demarle, Alphonse (1826-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistory)

Prehistory: the discovery of fire, 1881 (Engraving)
7304327 Prehistory: the discovery of fire, 1881 (Engraving) by Demarle, Alphonse (1826-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistory)

Prehistory: human habitat, 1881 (Engraving)
7304325 Prehistory: human habitat, 1881 (Engraving) by Demarle, Alphonse (1826-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistory)

Cave painting, Salmon-Challis National Forest (photo)
7349163 Cave painting, Salmon-Challis National Forest (photo) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho)

From the time of the pile dwellings, Lake Constance, Germany, History
7279714 From the time of the pile dwellings, Lake Constance, Germany, History by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the time of the pile dwellings, Lake Constance)

Prehistory : a wounded man (Rock painting)
1747802 Prehistory : a wounded man (Rock painting) by Prehistoric; Grotte de Cougnac, Lot, France; (add.info.: Rock painting on the wall of Cougnac cave)

Homo Sapiens Media
Marcel Egger

Dolmen des Fades (covered alley, called Palet de Roland or Morrel de las Fadas) in Pepieux (Aude, Minervois, Occitanie)
7243318 Dolmen des Fades (covered alley, called Palet de Roland or Morrel de las Fadas) in Pepieux (Aude, Minervois, Occitanie) by Prehistoric; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dolmen des Fades (covered alley, called Palet de Roland or Morrel de las Fadas) in Pepieux (Aude, Minervois, Occitanie)
7243316 Dolmen des Fades (covered alley, called Palet de Roland or Morrel de las Fadas) in Pepieux (Aude, Minervois, Occitanie) by Prehistoric; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dolmen des Fades (covered alley, called Palet de Roland or Morrel de las Fadas) in Pepieux (Aude, Minervois, Occitanie)
7243317 Dolmen des Fades (covered alley, called Palet de Roland or Morrel de las Fadas) in Pepieux (Aude, Minervois, Occitanie) by Prehistoric; Private Collection; (add.info)

But we have good reasons to believe that the airplane was already known in prehistoric eras (colour litho)
7180994 But we have good reasons to believe that the airplane was already known in prehistoric eras (colour litho) by Echau

Modern Science and Prehistoric Savagery (litho)
7149610 Modern Science and Prehistoric Savagery (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Science and Prehistoric Savagery)

Vue de dolmens pres de Lannion (engraving)
7179159 Vue de dolmens pres de Lannion (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de dolmens pres de Lannion)

Fresco at Cogul, Lleida, 2021 (photo)
7205098 Fresco at Cogul, Lleida, 2021 (photo) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Fresco at Cogul, Lerida, Spain. In the upper left-hand corner we see a symbolic sign for the hunt)

The battle of brains against brute strength (colour litho)
7170895 The battle of brains against brute strength (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The battle of brains against brute strength)

Man in the Time of the Giant Bear and Mammoth (engraving)
7181330 Man in the Time of the Giant Bear and Mammoth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man in the Time of the Giant Bear and Mammoth)

Human figures with bows, Cueva del Civil, Tirig, Barranc de la Valltorta, Valencia
AIS5375580 Human figures with bows, Cueva del Civil, Tirig, Barranc de la Valltorta, Valencia, Spain (painting) by Prehistoric; eIberfoto; out of copyright

Man. Varieties of the human race (engraving)
1090870 Man. Varieties of the human race (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man. Varieties of the human race)

Man. Varieties of the human race (engraving)
1090867 Man. Varieties of the human race (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man. Varieties of the human race)

Cave of Hands (Cueva de las Manos), Santa Cruz, Argentina, Neolithic period (fresco)
AIS5337351 Cave of Hands (Cueva de las Manos), Santa Cruz, Argentina, Neolithic period (fresco) by Prehistoric; Cueva de las Manos, RAio Pinturas, Santa Cruz

A running goat, Mesolithic period, Spain, Remigia cave, Barranco de la Gasulla
AIS5375575 A running goat, Mesolithic period, Spain, Remigia cave, Barranco de la Gasulla, Ares del Maestre (painting) by Prehistoric; eIberfoto; out of copyright

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Homo sapiens, the remarkable species that we are, have come a long way in our evolutionary journey. From the early stages of Australopithecus and Homo habilis to the modern-day Homo sapiens, our development has been nothing short of extraordinary. The sensory homunculus and motor homunculus illustrate how different parts of our body are represented in our brain's cortex. These maps show just how intricately connected we are as beings capable of perceiving and interacting with the world around us. Through various stages in human evolution, we have witnessed significant changes. The discovery of Homo erectus (Sangiran 17) shed light on our ancestors' ability to walk upright, marking a crucial milestone in our development. Coexisting with other subspecies like H. Neanderthalensis further emphasizes the diversity within our lineage. Illustrations showcasing Australopithecus, Homo habilis, and Homo sapiens skulls highlight the gradual transformation from ape-like features to more human-like characteristics over time. Our journey has not only shaped us externally but internally as well – from vital organs like the liver to intricate structures like human cells. Comparisons between primate skulls reveal similarities and differences among species closely related to us. Cro-magnon and Neanderthal skull comparisons provide insights into ancient humans' physical variations while emphasizing their shared ancestry. Artwork depicting hominid reconstructions chronologically showcases how each stage built upon its predecessor – an awe-inspiring testament to millions of years of evolution unfolding before us. However fascinating this story may be, it is essential not to forget about potential threats that still exist today. For instance, Triatoma infestans or 'kissing bug, ' known for transmitting Chagas disease remains a concern even for modern-day homo sapiens. Homo sapiens stand at the pinnacle of biological evolution – a culmination of countless generations adapting and evolving through time.