Secundus Collection

Portrait of the poet Janus Secundus (1511-1536). Creator: Gossaert, Jan (ca. 1478-1532)
Portrait of the poet Janus Secundus (1511-1536). Private Collection

Spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb

Tree and spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb

Airship Nulli Secundus Flying Over London 1907
The new British military airship Dirigible No 1, christened Nulli Secundus, soaring around the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral. Date: 5th October 1907

First Powered Airship - British Army Dirigible No 1
The new British lead military airship Dirigible No 1, christened Nulli Secundus, made its maiden ascent at Farnborough. The early design work was carried out by Colonel James Templer

DEATH OF PLINY
GAIUS PLINIUS SECUNDUS He dies, a martyr to science, while observing the eruption of Veusvius Date: 23 - 79 AD

Roman Scientist and Scholar Plinius Secundus Dying
Gaius Plinius Secundus Roman scientist and scholar; dies while observing an eruption of Vesuvius Date: 1855

Antique wall paintings from Pompeii
Antique Trompe l oeil wall paintings from the Casa della Caccia, or the House of L. Ceius Secundus and Fabia Prima, and the Casa del Vestali, House of the Vestals, Pompeii

Roman altar from Vindolanda, c1st-2nd century. Sacred to the Genius of the Commanding Officers residence, Pituanius Secundus, Prefect of the fourth cohort of Games (set this up)

Map Sicily Sicilia et magna Graecia siue Historiae vrbium
Map of Sicily, Sicilia et magna Graecia, siue, Historiae vrbium et populorum Graeciae ex antiquis nomismatibus liber primus, -secundus, Goltzius, Hubert, 1526-1583, Plantijnsche Drukkerij, Schottus

Map Greece Italy Sicilia et magna Graecia siue
Map of Greece and Italy, Sicilia et magna Graecia, siue, Historiae vrbium et populorum Graeciae ex antiquis nomismatibus liber primus, -secundus, Goltzius, Hubert, 1526-1583, Plantijnsche Drukkerij

British Army Dirigible No 1, Nulli Secundus, over St. Paul s
British Army Dirigible No 1, christened Nulli Secundus (Latin: " Second to none" ) was a Semi-rigid airship. First flown on 10th September 1907

Coelius Secundus Curio
COELIUS SECUNDUS CURIO Italian protestant scholar, theologian and lexicographer. Date: 1503 - 1569

Roman Scientist and Scholar Gaius Plinius Secundus
Gaius Plinius Secundus Roman scientist and scholar

Nulli Secundus II nacelle

Alexander Monro, MD, FRS, Edinburgh
Alexander Monro (secundus) (1733-1817), Scottish anatomist, physician and medical educator at Edinburgh. In brown ink below, dated 1828

Johannes Secundus - 3
JOHANNES SECUNDUS (Jan Nicolai Everaerts) Dutch poet from Den Haag Date: 1511 - 1536

Johannes Secundus - 2
JOHANNES SECUNDUS (Jan Nicolai Everaerts) Dutch poet from Den Haag Date: 1511 - 1536

Johannes Secundus - 1
JOHANNES SECUNDUS (Jan Nicolai Everaerts) Dutch poet Date: 1511 - 1536

Nulli Secundus II

Nulli Secundus II at Kingsnorth 24 November 1916
Nulli Secundus II at Kingsnorth, 24 Novemver 1916. Date: 1916

Nulli Secundus over Crystal Palace after meeting headwinds on the return journey to Farnborough from London. It was seriously damaged after unexpected gales on the night of 5 October 1907. Date: 1907

Nulli Secundus moored on the running track at Crystal Palace after meeting headwinds on the return journey to Farnborough from London

Nulli Secundus

Samuel Cody in Nulli Secundus

Death of Pliny the Elder (Gaius Plinius Secundus 23-79) in the eruption of Vesuvius. Roman writer and author of Historia naturalis. Engraving from Vie des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier

Unicorn (Heb. Reem, Unicornis. Eenhoorn). From Handelene van de Natuere (Amsterdam 1644), Dutch translation of Natural History of Pliny Secundus, Pliny the Elder (23-79)

Pliny, Roman encyclopaedist
Pliny (23-79), Roman naturalist & encyclopaedist. Pliny the Elder (Gaius Plinius Secundus) has one surviving work, Historia Naturalis, a 37-volume encyclopaedia summarising the knowledge of the time

Comets of 1st Century
Various shapes of comet reported by Plinius the Elder (Gaius Plinius Secundus) including disk-shaped, twin- tailed, bearded, sword-like and other variants

Nulli Secundus Airship
A modified version of the Nulli Secundus, intended for military use

Pliny the Elder
GAIUS PLINIUS SECUNDUS Roman scientist and scholar

Pliny the Younger
GAIUS PLINIUS CAECILIUS SECUNDUS Roman statesman and scholar

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"Secundus: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step into the world of Secundus, where history intertwines with technological advancements. From the tragic Death of Elder Pliny to the remarkable Spring balance brass dial in the Samuel Cody Archive, this captivating era comes alive. Immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Rome as Roman Scientist and Scholar Plinius Secundus takes his final breath, leaving behind a legacy that still resonates today. Witness his contributions to knowledge and exploration. Fast forward to a new chapter in human ingenuity - the birth of air travel. Behold Airship Nulli Secundus gracefully soaring over London in 1907, marking an extraordinary milestone in aviation history. This monumental achievement was only surpassed by the British Army Dirigible No 1, hailed as the First Powered Airship. The Samuel Cody Archive unveils another marvel - a Tree and spring balance brass dial. Delicate yet robust, it serves as a testament to craftsmanship and precision engineering during this transformative period. As you gaze upon these images from yesteryears, let your imagination take flight alongside Airship Nulli Secundus once more. Picture its majestic presence dominating London's skyline repeatedly throughout that groundbreaking year. Secundus encapsulates both triumphs and tragedies; it is a tale of progress driven by human curiosity and determination. Explore this fascinating epoch where science meets artistry, forever etching its mark on our collective memory. Join us on this mesmerizing journey through time as we celebrate innovation at its finest - from Pliny's quest for knowledge to pioneering achievements like Airship Nulli Secundus and British Army Dirigible No Let their stories inspire us to push boundaries further than ever before – for there are no limits when passion meets possibility.