Theory Collection (page 7)

The Astrarium of Giovanni Dondi (1318-1388). Used to determine the position of planets according to he Ptolemaic theory of the Universe. National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci

Herbert Marcuse (1898-1979)
Marcuse, Herbert (Berlin, 1898, Starnberg, 1979). German-Jewish philosopher, political theorist and sociologist, and a member of the Frankfurt School

Professor Thomas Henry Huxley - British scientist
Professor Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), British scientist (biologist), champion of Darwins Theory of Evolution. Date: 1890

SCHLEIDEN, Matthias Jakob (1804-1881). German botanist and co-founder of the cell theory. Oil

Thomas Henry Huxley, English scientist
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), English scientist, champion of Darwins Theory of Evolution. Date: late 19th century

Galileos drawings of the phases of the moon, based on observations through his telescope

Diagram illustrating the history of the universe

The Painters March from Finchley, print by Paul Sandy, 1753 (engraving)
XJF867792 The Painters March from Finchley, print by Paul Sandy, 1753 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1904, 0819.706); English, out of copyright

Construction of the cosmos, from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi Historia
XJF447344 Construction of the cosmos, from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi Historia, 1619 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

EGYPTIAN UNIVERSE. The ancient Egyptian cosmos, depicting Geb (Earth), Shu (Air), and Nut (Heavenly Vault)

CLIMATE CHANGE, 1770. An attempt to account for the change of climate in the Middle Colonies. The begining of a paper read before the American Philosophical Society, 1770

Domino tiles
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Domino tiles. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Postcard illustrating the merits of Free Trade - Larger Loaf
Postcard from 1906 issued as part of the campaign to elect the Liberal politician Sir Robert Henry Hobart, 1st Baronet (18361928) to office

The Earth as the center of the universe, surrounded by the 12 wind gods. Woodcut by Albrecht Durer from Willibald
PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE, 1525. The Earth as the center of the universe, surrounded by the 12 wind gods. Woodcut by Albrecht Durer from Willibald Pirkheimers translation of Ptolemy

The four elements of Empedocles (earth, air, fire and water). Woodcut from a 1472 edition of Lucretius De rerum natura
THE FOUR ELEMENTS, 1472. The four elements of Empedocles (earth, air, fire and water). Woodcut from a 1472 edition of Lucretius De rerum natura

Snowball Earth, artwork C018 / 8568
Snowball Earth, artwork

Wilhelm Ostwald, German physical chemist C016 / 8861
Wilhelm Ostwald (1853-1933), German physical chemist. Ostwald is considered one of the founders of modern physical chemistry. He was instrumental in identifying the proper action of catalysts

Pictorial periodic table. The periodic table shows the chemical elements ordered by atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus)

Fred Hoyle, caricature C015 / 6705
Fred Hoyle (1915-2001). Caricature of the British astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle. Hoyle is most famous for his adoption of the steady-state theory of the universe

HOPI SKY GOD. The Hopi Native American sky god, Tunwup, depicting the compass points, the sun rolling over the sky vault, and the movement of the universe

PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE, 1660. Representation of the Ptolemaic World System. Color engraving from Andreae Cellariis Harmonia Macrocosmica, 1660

Torus universe, artwork
Torus universe. Computer artwork of a universe shaped like a torus (doughnut-shaped). Some cosmologists believe that the universe could be this shape due to gravity warping spacetime

19th Century Flint Glass Prism L. tif C008 / 9532
Computer artwork of 19th century flint glass prism c. 1790, mounted on a rotating brass stand, of a type used to repeat experiments by Sir Isaac Newton

Newtons optics. Coloured artwork of the English physicist Isaac Newton (1642-1727) conducting his famous experiment on light

Cantagrel Francois / Gill
Cantagrel Francois (1810-1887): Engineer, phalansterien, writer of numerous articles on the subject of socialist theory

th Huxley / W & Cockerell
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY English scientist and champion of Darwins Theory of Evolution, in 1857

th Huxley / Book Photo
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY English scientist and champion of Darwins Theory of Evolution

Prize offered in Scientific American, New York, October, 1920, for an essay on Einstein s
Prize offered in Scientific American, New York, October, 1920, for an essay on Einsteins theory of relativity. Einstein was travelling in the United States at thgis time

Jons Jacob Berzelius (1779-1848), Swedish chemist who introduced modern chemical symbols. Hhe discovered the elements selenium, thorium and cerium, and was first to isolate others

Jigsaw puzzle pieces replicating Albert Einsteins face, view from above

A New Theory of the Universe
Page from the Illustrated London News reporting on a new theory expounded by Professor A. S. Eddington Dr A. C. de la C. Crommelin

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). The Confessions. Colored
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). Philosopher, writer, and composer. The Confessions (1782-1789). Autobiographical book. Colored engraving

Lunar eclipse. Engraving
Lunar eclipse theory. Engraving in Astronomicon by Gaius Julius Hyginus. 1st century. Incunabula 283. Edition of 1485. Venice. Library of the University of Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Niccolo Machiavelli, Italian politician and writer
Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527), Italian politician and writer. circa early 16th century

Claudius Galen - 4
CLAUDIUS GALEN Greek physician working in Rome, at court of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus : he tended the gladiators, and voiced theory of humours. Date: 129 - 199

James Curry, Medical
JAMES CURRY : medical, lecturer on the Theory and Practice of Medicine at Guys Hospital, London : [do not confuse with James Currie, a medical contemporary] Date: flourished 1819

Cartoon, The disciple of Kant, WW1
Cartoon, The disciple of Kant. Showing a German follower of Kantian philosophy, with illustrations of Kants theory of Cause, Effect, and Sufficient Reason

Cartoon, To the bitter end, WW1
Cartoon, To the bitter end. A father tells his soldier son that we will stay in the trenches for twenty years if thats what it takes, and keep going to the bitter end. Date: 1916

Cartoon, Strategy, WW1
Cartoon, Strategy. An old man lectures a French soldier about military strategy. After the Battle of the Marne, he promises to explain the Hundred Years War! Date: 1916

Cartoon, The interrupted conference, WW1
Cartoon, The interrupted conference. A group of people look at a map, and a man says what Napoleon would have done. However, the conference has to be suspended

LEEUWENHOEK, Antony van (1632-1723). Dutch naturalist and optician. First to observe bacteriae. He is commonly known as the Father of Microbiology, and considered to be the first microbiologist. Oil

DALTON, John (1766-1844). British chemist and physicist. Founder of the athomic theory in 1803-05. Oil

SISMONDI, Jean Charles L鯮ard de (1773 - 1842)
SISMONDI, Jean Charles L鯮 ard de (1773 - 1842). Swiss writer, economist and historian. Oil

VIRCHOW, Rudolf (1821-1902). German doctor, anthropologist, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist and politician, known for his advancement of public health. Engraving

Japan - Hot Springs of Kusatsu
Lantern slide of Japan Hot Springs of Kusatsu. There are several theories about the origin of Kusatsu Onsen. One theory, for instance, was that it was discovered by a legendary hero about 1

Bill Voce, Nottinghamshire and England Cricketer
Photograph of the English cricketer, Bill Voce, in action during the MCC tour of Australia, 1933. During that tour, D.R. Jardine, the MCC Captain

Zeppelin airship flights by night, by G. H. Davis
The possibilities of Zeppelin airship flights by night. Showing a 360 mile route from Heligoland to Selby, and an inset map with various routes marked

Land girls in training 1939
Ploughing theory is studied by means of using model plough on a tray of sand. This class of studies were at an argricultural college in kent

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"Theory: Unveiling the Hidden Patterns of the Universe" From ancient times to modern scientific breakthroughs, theories have shaped our understanding of the world. A histological diagram of a mammalian retina reveals intricate structures that support the theory of vision. Mendeleyev's periodic table, created in 1869, laid the foundation for understanding elements and their properties. Richard Feynman, a brilliant physicist depicted in a caricature, contributed to quantum mechanics and explained complex concepts with his unique approach. The standard periodic table showcases various element types discovered over centuries. The bust of Claudius Galen reminds us of his influential medical theories during ancient Rome. An artwork depicting the universe timeline takes us on an awe-inspiring journey through cosmic evolution. A geological unconformity on the river Jed hints at Earth's dynamic nature and supports theories about plate tectonics. Starlight bent by the Sun's attraction highlights Einstein's theory of general relativity, revolutionizing our perception of gravity. Dalton's table of atomic symbols from 1835 provides insights into early attempts to understand matter at its fundamental level. Continental drift maps demonstrate how continents have shifted over millions of years due to plate tectonics. The concept of multiple universes challenges conventional thinking and expands our imagination beyond what we can observe directly. Theories continue to push boundaries and inspire new discoveries as humanity strives to unravel the mysteries surrounding us. In this captivating collage, we witness how theories connect seemingly disparate fields - from biology and chemistry to physics and geology - offering glimpses into profound truths that shape our existence in this vast universe.