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"Land: A Tapestry of Stories and Legends" From the vast plains of Africa to the ancient forests of Norse mythology, land holds tales that transcend time

Background imageLand Collection: Stela of the royal scribe Ani. Egyptian art. New

Stela of the royal scribe Ani. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Relief. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Egyptian Museum

Background imageLand Collection: Jerusalem, Kidron Valley and Siloam

Jerusalem, Kidron Valley and Siloam
View of Jerusalem (left), the Kidron Valley and the village of Siloam (Silwan, right). Date: 1920s

Background imageLand Collection: Anglo-Saxon by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon

Anglo-Saxon by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
" You re comin along with me, my lad, as soon as this is over!" (Hermann feels he DOES know a better ole). Cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander magazine showing his famous

Background imageLand Collection: Nettuno-Anzio Front, Italy, by G. H. Davis

Nettuno-Anzio Front, Italy, by G. H. Davis
The battle of the beachhead -- an airmans view of the terrain. A pictorial map of the Nettuno-Anzio Front, showing roads, with the Alban Hills in the background

Background imageLand Collection: Classic Tunnel-View, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan and Half Dome. Yosemite, California, US

Classic Tunnel-View, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan and Half Dome. Yosemite, California, US

Background imageLand Collection: An Alvarezsaurid bird cleans the mouth of a Giganotosaurus carolinii dinosaur

An Alvarezsaurid bird cleans the mouth of a Giganotosaurus carolinii dinosaur

Background imageLand Collection: Mount Everest from Rongbuk Monastery

Mount Everest from Rongbuk Monastery
mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp, Tibet

Background imageLand Collection: Cape Barren Goose, Cereopsis novaehollandiae, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Cape Barren Goose, Cereopsis novaehollandiae, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Background imageLand Collection: Brisbane, Australia, satellite image

Brisbane, Australia, satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, shallow coastal areas are light blue, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green

Background imageLand Collection: Emigrate to Canada poster

Emigrate to Canada poster
Poster issued by the Canadian Pacific Company advertising to would be emigrants that they could own their own home in Canada and apply for a ready-made farm

Background imageLand Collection: The Millionth Ton of Supplies reaches Berlin, 1949

The Millionth Ton of Supplies reaches Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing Flight Lieutenant K.J. Ryall of the Royal Air Force handing a sack, representing the millionth short ton of supplies to be flown into Berlin during the airlift, to Dr

Background imageLand Collection: Africa, satellite image

Africa, satellite image
Africa. Satellite image of the Earth centred on Africa. Clouds are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown. Also seen are Europe (top) Asia (upper right), the Indian Ocean (right)

Background imageLand Collection: Buffalo Bill Cody racing in Munich, Germany

Buffalo Bill Cody racing in Munich, Germany
William Frederick Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917), American soldier, bison hunter and Wild West showman, seen here at Munich, Germany, racing on horseback against the cyclist Fischer

Background imageLand Collection: Croydon Airport - de Havilland DH. 84 Dragon G-ACIU

Croydon Airport - de Havilland DH. 84 Dragon G-ACIU
de Havilland DH.84 Dragon G-ACIU (msn 3041) of Surrey Flying Services Ltd. approaching to land at Croydon Airport. First registered on 25.07.33 was previously owned by Marmaduke Furness (Lord Furness)

Background imageLand Collection: The Land of Nod by Susan Beatrice Pearse

The Land of Nod by Susan Beatrice Pearse
The land of nod - adorable small children in their nightwear snooze or play in a garden. Date: 1914

Background imageLand Collection: The Last Crusade by Bernard Partridge in Punch WW1

The Last Crusade by Bernard Partridge in Punch WW1
The Last Crusade. Coeur-de-Lion (looking down on the Holy City). " My dream comes true." Drawn by Bernard Partridge and published in Punch in December 1917

Background imageLand Collection: Member of the Womens Land Army, WW2

Member of the Womens Land Army, WW2
A member of the Womens Land Army (land girl) during the Second World War, standing by a garden gate. Date: 1942

Background imageLand Collection: Yellow Treasury in Morning Becomes Rose Red in Afternoon Siq Petra Jordan Petra Jordan

Yellow Treasury in Morning Becomes Rose Red in Afternoon Siq Petra Jordan Petra Jordan. Treasury built by the Nabataens in 100 BC. Canyon becomes rose red when sun goes

Background imageLand Collection: Balkan Peninsula in 1878, lithograph

Balkan Peninsula in 1878, lithograph
Ancient map Balkan. The political classification of the Balkan Peninsula after the Treaty of Berlin in 1878. Lithograph, published in 1878

Background imageLand Collection: Map of Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds

Map of Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds
Vintage engraving from 1863 of a map of Map of Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds at the time of the American Civil War

Background imageLand Collection: A Sleepy Ring-Tailed Lemur, Island of Madagascar

A Sleepy Ring-Tailed Lemur, Island of Madagascar
The ring-tailed lemur is a large strepsirrhine primate and the most recognized lemur due to its long, black and white ringed tail

Background imageLand Collection: Planet Earth on human hands, breaking down and crumbling

Planet Earth on human hands, breaking down and crumbling with fragments falling apart. Airbrush illustration

Background imageLand Collection: Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps)

Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps)
Close-up of an Australian Inland Or Central Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps)

Background imageLand Collection: de Havilland Mosquito FBVI G-AGGD of BOAC landing

de Havilland Mosquito FBVI G-AGGD of BOAC landing
de Havilland Mosquito FBVI, G-AGGD, of BOAC coming in to land in October 1943. Date: 1943

Background imageLand Collection: Above Port Hedland

Above Port Hedland
Aerial view of Port Hedland, Western Australia. Port Hedland has a rich cultural heritage and is the second largest town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia

Background imageLand Collection: View of Mount Carmel, Israel

View of Mount Carmel, Israel. Date: early 20th century

Background imageLand Collection: William of Normandy lands on the English coast

William of Normandy lands on the English coast
William of Normandy and his invasion force land at Pevensey Bay, Sussex Date: 28 September 1066

Background imageLand Collection: Richat Structure, satellite image

Richat Structure, satellite image. North is at top. Desert sands are pale yellow/white (top left and lower right), while less sandy, rocky areas are green, and volcanic rocks are blue

Background imageLand Collection: Railroad land for sale in Iowa and Minnesota

Railroad land for sale in Iowa and Minnesota
Farmland in Minnesota and Iowa for sale by the St. Paul & Sioux City Railroad Company, 1870s. Handset type advertisement with a watercolor wash

Background imageLand Collection: Range Rover Sport HSE

Range Rover Sport HSE

Background imageLand Collection: Range Rover Sport SC Supercharged

Range Rover Sport SC Supercharged

Background imageLand Collection: Land Rover Discovery TD5

Land Rover Discovery TD5

Background imageLand Collection: Land Rover Dormobile

Land Rover Dormobile

Background imageLand Collection: Christmas Truce 1914

Christmas Truce 1914
British and German officers pictured in No Mans Land on the Western Front during the unofficial Christmas truce of 1914 which saw both sides fraternising at various points along the line

Background imageLand Collection: Sir Malcolm and Lady Dorothy Evelyn Campbell, Pendine Sands

Sir Malcolm and Lady Dorothy Evelyn Campbell, Pendine Sands
Photograph showing Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948) and Lady Dorothy Evelyn Campbell (nee Whittall) after a successful world land speed record attempt on Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire, 1925

Background imageLand Collection: Wrestling Match

Wrestling Match
One of the wrestlers has been hurled in the air by the other and is about to land on his back - ouch!

Background imageLand Collection: Aerial image of the Cuckmere River at Cuckmere Haven, Seven Sisters Country Park

Aerial image of the Cuckmere River at Cuckmere Haven, Seven Sisters Country Park, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLand Collection: Aerial view of Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa

Aerial view of Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa

Background imageLand Collection: Sir Richard Aclands Gift to the Nation Starts a Controversy

Sir Richard Aclands Gift to the Nation Starts a Controversy
The MP Sir Richard Acland handed over to the National Trust the 16, 000 acres of beautiful West Country property which comprise his Killerton Estate and his Holnicote Estate

Background imageLand Collection: Africa, night-day satellite image

Africa, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top

Background imageLand Collection: Africa, topographic map

Africa, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas. Southern Europe and the Middle East are also seen at top and upper right respectively

Background imageLand Collection: Land Girls WWII

Land Girls WWII
Land Girl working with a tractor on a farm during World War II

Background imageLand Collection: Italians in Somalia

Italians in Somalia
East Africa : the Italians rout the British in Somalia

Background imageLand Collection: Basenji being Carried

Basenji being Carried
Mrs Tudor-Williams with one of her Basenjis, KWANGO of the CONGO. She is carrying the dog the way they are traditionally carried in the Congo, their native land

Background imageLand Collection: Dunkirk Evacuation

Dunkirk Evacuation
FRANCE : Beaten back by the German advance, the British evacuate mainland Europe via the beaches of DUNKIRK, under heavy attacks from the enemy

Background imageLand Collection: Aerial view of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman portrait, the father of Nation Bangabandhu

Aerial view of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman portrait, the father of Nation Bangabandhu, view of a large mosaic made with purple rice plants in a field of Sherpur Upazila in Bogura, Bangladesh

Background imageLand Collection: Shepherds Fields, Bethlehem, Palestine

Shepherds Fields, Bethlehem, Palestine
Shepherds Fields (Beit Sahour), Bethlehem, Palestine. Date: circa 1910



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"Land: A Tapestry of Stories and Legends" From the vast plains of Africa to the ancient forests of Norse mythology, land holds tales that transcend time, and is a canvas upon which history, culture, and human resilience are painted. In the political map of Africa, borders define nations but fail to capture the rich tapestry of diversity within its lands. Each region carries stories etched in its soil - from tribal traditions to struggles for independence. The Iroquois creation myth introduces us to Sky Woman, whose descent from above brought forth life on Earth. Her story reminds us that land is not merely a physical entity but also a sacred space intertwined with spirituality. Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life in Norse mythology, stands tall as an emblematic representation of interconnectedness between realms. Its roots delve deep into the earth's core while branches reach towards celestial heights - reminding us that all life stems from this shared ground. Amidst the chaos and devastation of World War I, a momentary respite emerged during the Christmas Truce in 1914. Soldiers laid down their weapons on foreign soil and celebrated together - proving that even amidst conflict, humanity can find solace in our collective connection to land. Australia's map showcases diverse landscapes; from arid deserts to lush rainforests teeming with unique flora and fauna. This continent bears witness to millions of years' worth continental drifts shaping its terrain - a testament to nature's ever-evolving dance with time. The Royal Logistic Corps embodies how land serves as both protector and provider. From supplying troops on distant battlefields to aiding disaster-stricken regions worldwide, they exemplify how our relationship with land extends beyond boundaries or borders. Ceylon's tea industry plantations paint vivid scenes across its map - showcasing laborers working tirelessly amidst rolling hills covered in emerald green leaves. These plantations stand as testaments to human ingenuity harnessing the land's resources to create livelihoods and cultivate a beloved beverage.