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Translation is a powerful tool that bridges the gaps between cultures, languages, and time periods

Background imageTranslation Collection: Francisco Pareja covnerting the natives in Florida in 16th century, 17th century (engraving)

Francisco Pareja covnerting the natives in Florida in 16th century, 17th century (engraving)
527797 Francisco Pareja covnerting the natives in Florida in 16th century, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Francisco Pareja (d1628)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Une tranchee Russe sur le front de Champagne, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Une tranchee Russe sur le front de Champagne, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Une tranchee Russe sur le front de Champagne; les inscriptions permettant aux troupes de s'orienter dans le dedale des tranchees et des boyaux sont, a l'usage de nos allies

Background imageTranslation Collection: French Soldiers and English Sailors Fraternising at Calais, 1854. Creator: Unknown

French Soldiers and English Sailors Fraternising at Calais, 1854. Creator: Unknown
French Soldiers and English Sailors Fraternising at Calais, 1854. Allied personnel in France before leaving to fight in the Crimean War....the soldiers crowded the cafes with which Calais abounds;

Background imageTranslation Collection: Passions from Physiognomy

Passions from Physiognomy
Passions from Johann Caspar Lavaters Physiognomy. Sadness, Weeping, Compassion, Scorn, Horror, Terror or Fright, Anger, Hatred or Jealousy and Despair

Background imageTranslation Collection: The Rosetta Stone, from Fort St. Julien, El-Rashid (Rosetta) 196 BC (stone) (see also 2359)

The Rosetta Stone, from Fort St. Julien, El-Rashid (Rosetta) 196 BC (stone) (see also 2359)
BAL138897 The Rosetta Stone, from Fort St. Julien, El-Rashid (Rosetta) 196 BC (stone) (see also 2359) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); 114.4x72.3x27.8 cm; British Museum, London

Background imageTranslation Collection: Useful Domestic Dogs, Canis lupus familiaris

Useful Domestic Dogs, Canis lupus familiaris. Cur or cattle dog, bull or beast dog, extinct rough water dog, mastiff or guard dog, Dalmatian or coach dog, sheperds dog, Newfoundland or house dog

Background imageTranslation Collection: Brahma breed of zebu cattle, Bos taurus indicus

Brahma breed of zebu cattle, Bos taurus indicus. The Brahmin Bull in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Russell after an illustration by Horace S

Background imageTranslation Collection: Black wildebeest, Connochaetes gnou

Black wildebeest, Connochaetes gnou
Black wildebeest or white-tailed gnu, Connochaetes gnou. Gnus in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons

Background imageTranslation Collection: The Black Leopard, Panthera pardus

The Black Leopard, Panthera pardus, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth

Background imageTranslation Collection: JAPAN 9

JAPAN 9
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area the neighbourhood where Geishas live, study and perform. Geishas and Maikos attending a class at " Mia Garatso" school of Geisha

Background imageTranslation Collection: JAPAN 4

JAPAN 4
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area, neighbourhood where Geishas live and perform. Face portrait of a smiling Maiko with combed hair, white make up, head ornaments and traditional kimono

Background imageTranslation Collection: JAPAN 32

JAPAN 32
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area, neighbourhood where Geishas live and perform. Geisha with white make up on her face, combed hair, head ornaments and traditional kimono

Background imageTranslation Collection: Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, 1890. Thomas Cromwell (c1485-1540) English lawyer and statesman who served as chief minister to King Henry VIII of England from 1532 to 1540

Background imageTranslation Collection: The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, 1926. Artist: James Doyle Penrose

The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, 1926. Artist: James Doyle Penrose
The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Background imageTranslation Collection: Athelstan ordering the Bible to be translated into the Saxon Language, (1796)

Athelstan ordering the Bible to be translated into the Saxon Language, (1796). Athelstan (c895-939) was the first monarch to take the title of king of England. He ruled from 924 to 939

Background imageTranslation Collection: Translation of Back of Manuscript Map of Castel Rosso -1

Translation of Back of Manuscript Map of Castel Rosso -1

Background imageTranslation Collection: Hebrew Manuscript Fragments

Hebrew Manuscript Fragments
Two folios, parchment, probably from the same manuscript but not necessarily consecutive. Text is from the Book of Genesis, beginning at Chapter 7, verse 18 on f.1, and ends at Chapter 48 on f.2

Background imageTranslation Collection: Hebrew Inscription dating from the 14th century

Hebrew Inscription dating from the 14th century
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona. Hebrew inscription dating from the 14th century, located on Marlet Street in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwll-llandisiliogogogoch

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwll-llandisiliogogogoch - longest place name in Wales, described here as the record tongue twister

Background imageTranslation Collection: William Tyndale and the first English Bible

William Tyndale and the first English Bible
William Tyndale and the first English translation of the Bible. Date: 16th century

Background imageTranslation Collection: William Julius Mickle 1735 1788 Scottish Writer

William Julius Mickle 1735 1788 Scottish Writer
william, julius, mickle, 1735, 1788, scottish, writer, who, wrote, play, about, death, socrates, made, admired, translation, camoens, lusiad, history, historical, 10165035

Background imageTranslation Collection: The translation of the Bible, 1850s (engraving)

The translation of the Bible, 1850s (engraving)
UTD4915622 The translation of the Bible, 1850s (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); (add.info.: near Luther there are Philipp (Philippus)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Martin Luther started his translation of the Bible on the Wartburg, 1850s (engraving)

Martin Luther started his translation of the Bible on the Wartburg, 1850s (engraving)
UTD4915321 Martin Luther started his translation of the Bible on the Wartburg, 1850s (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); (add.info.: Illustration from : "Dr)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon (Philippe, Philippus Melanchthon)

Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon (Philippe, Philippus Melanchthon, 1497-1560) during the translation of the Bible
UTD4915448 Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon (Philippe, Philippus Melanchthon, 1497-1560) during the translation of the Bible, 1850s (engraving) by Konig

Background imageTranslation Collection: Jean Wauquelin (died 1452) presents the translation of the chronicles of Hainaut to Philip III of

Jean Wauquelin (died 1452) presents the translation of the chronicles of Hainaut to Philip III of Burgundy
CUL4927548 Jean Wauquelin (died 1452) presents the translation of the chronicles of Hainaut to Philip III of Burgundy, 15th century (miniature) by Weyden

Background imageTranslation Collection: An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August

An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741608 An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Alfred de Vigny, c. 1832 (engraving)

Alfred de Vigny, c. 1832 (engraving)
1700708 Alfred de Vigny, c. 1832 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Alfred Victor, Comte de Vigny (27 March 1797 - 17 September 1863)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Francois Victor Hugo (engraving)

Francois Victor Hugo (engraving)
1733915 Francois Victor Hugo (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Francois Victor Hugo (1828-1873) son of Victor Hugo and translator of William Shakespeare)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Of brekynge and hurtynge of amyte and frendshyp, illustration from Alexander Barclays English

Of brekynge and hurtynge of amyte and frendshyp, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship
486402 Of brekynge and hurtynge of amyte and frendshyp, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Background imageTranslation Collection: The depart Page taken from a manuscript in French from the 'Decameron'by Giovanni Boccaccio dit Jean

The depart Page taken from a manuscript in French from the "Decameron"by Giovanni Boccaccio dit Jean
JLJ4670503 The depart Page taken from a manuscript in French from the " Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio dit Jean Boccaccio (1313-1375), Italian writer, illuminated by the Master of Mansel

Background imageTranslation Collection: On the threshold of the Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther with the Bible (engraving)

On the threshold of the Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther with the Bible (engraving)
7148062 On the threshold of the Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther with the Bible (engraving) by Lindenschmidt, Wilhelm von (1829-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTranslation Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 140, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_12_5: Colonization

L Assiette au Beurre, number 140, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_12_5: Colonization, Morocco (lithograph)
ICA4887257 L Assiette au Beurre, number 140, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_12_5: Colonization, Morocco (lithograph) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); (add.info.: L Plate au beurre, number 140)

Background imageTranslation Collection: The Six Days of Creation, from the Biblia italica, translated from the Latin by Niccolo Malermi

The Six Days of Creation, from the Biblia italica, translated from the Latin by Niccolo Malermi, 1494 (woodcut)
472208 The Six Days of Creation, from the Biblia italica, translated from the Latin by Niccolo Malermi, 1494 (woodcut) by Italian School

Background imageTranslation Collection: Portrait of the translator of Russian Poesy Friedrich (Fyodor) Fiedler (1859-1917)

Portrait of the translator of Russian Poesy Friedrich (Fyodor) Fiedler (1859-1917). Albumin Photo, 1880s
FIA5410337 Portrait of the translator of Russian Poesy Friedrich (Fyodor) Fiedler (1859-1917). Albumin Photo, 1880s. The State Museum of A.S

Background imageTranslation Collection: Cromwell presenting the translation of the Bible to Henry VIII (engraving)

Cromwell presenting the translation of the Bible to Henry VIII (engraving)
7192630 Cromwell presenting the translation of the Bible to Henry VIII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Martin Luther translating the Bible at Wartburg Castle, Germany, 1521-1522 (engraving)

Martin Luther translating the Bible at Wartburg Castle, Germany, 1521-1522 (engraving)
7148074 Martin Luther translating the Bible at Wartburg Castle, Germany, 1521-1522 (engraving) by Spangenberg, Gustav Adolph (1828-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Translation of the Confessors Body to the New Shrine (litho)

Translation of the Confessors Body to the New Shrine (litho)
7179932 Translation of the Confessors Body to the New Shrine (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Translation of the Confessors Body to the New Shrine)

Background imageTranslation Collection: The great bombard of Tours (engraving)

The great bombard of Tours (engraving)
7192238 The great bombard of Tours (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great bombard of Tours)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Jean Francois (Jean-Francois) Champollion (1790-1832), a French egyptologist

Jean Francois (Jean-Francois) Champollion (1790-1832), a French egyptologist
XEE4407079 Jean Francois (Jean-Francois) Champollion (1790-1832), a French egyptologist, studying an inscription among the colonnades of Thebes. Engraving from 1923. Drawing of Damblans

Background imageTranslation Collection: Saint Jerome in his study (San Gerolamo nello studio) - Fresco, 1480

Saint Jerome in his study (San Gerolamo nello studio) - Fresco, 1480
LRI4353507 Saint Jerome in his study (San Gerolamo nello studio) - Fresco, 1480 by Ghirlandaio, Domenico (Domenico Bigordi) (1449-94); Church of Ognissanti, Florence

Background imageTranslation Collection: Tiger, Panthera tigris, endangered

Tiger, Panthera tigris, endangered
5893756 Tiger, Panthera tigris, endangered. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Tiger, Panthera tigris, endangered. The Tigers in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Himalayan black bear, Ursus thibetanus laniger

Himalayan black bear, Ursus thibetanus laniger
5893747 Himalayan black bear, Ursus thibetanus laniger. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: The Thibet bear or Himalayan black bear, Ursus thibetanus laniger)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Wolves of Hudson Bay, Canis lupus

Wolves of Hudson Bay, Canis lupus
5893745 Wolves of Hudson Bay, Canis lupus. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Wolves of Hudson Bay, Canis lupus, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, London)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Mount Vesuvius erupting 19th century (engraving)

Mount Vesuvius erupting 19th century (engraving)
5893740 Mount Vesuvius erupting 19th century (engraving) by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Mount Vesuvius erupting 19th century)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger, 1829 (engraving)

Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger, 1829 (engraving)
5893736 Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger, 1829 (engraving) by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger by J. Webb)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Javan rusa or Sunda sambar deer, Rusa timorensis. Vulnerable

Javan rusa or Sunda sambar deer, Rusa timorensis. Vulnerable
5893793 Javan rusa or Sunda sambar deer, Rusa timorensis. Vulnerable. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Javan rusa or Sunda sambar deer, Rusa timorensis. Vulnerable)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Golden jackal, Canis aureus

Golden jackal, Canis aureus
5893786 Golden jackal, Canis aureus. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Golden jackal, Canis aureus. The Jackals in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)



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Translation is a powerful tool that bridges the gaps between cultures, languages, and time periods. It allows us to understand and appreciate the beauty of diverse art forms, literature, and scientific discoveries from around the world. In "The Circle of Chalk, " Anna May Wong's captivating performance transcends language barriers as her emotions are universally understood by audiences worldwide. Similarly, the French edition poster advertising David Copperfield showcases how translation brings classic literature to new audiences. Martin Luther, a German theologian, used his translations of religious texts to ignite a revolution that forever changed Christianity. His work paved the way for religious freedom and understanding across different regions. Even in science, translation plays a crucial role. The bacterial ribosome acts as nature's translator by decoding genetic information into functional proteins essential for life itself. Traveling back in time to ancient Persia reveals an exquisite 13th-century artwork depicting a Persian pharmacy. This masterpiece not only showcases artistic talent but also serves as a window into medical practices through translation of symbols and imagery. The Greek-Latin Dictionary stands as evidence of early efforts to bridge linguistic gaps between two influential civilizations. Its creation allowed scholars to delve deeper into classical works and expand their knowledge beyond borders. Jean-Francois Champollion's notebook holds hieroglyphs that unlocked the mysteries of ancient Egypt when translated by this brilliant scholar himself. Through his dedication and expertise, he brought an entire civilization back to life on paper. During World War I, posters urging people to enlist were translated into various languages like Welsh with messages tailored specifically for each region's audience. Translation played a vital role in rallying support during times of conflict. Artistic expression knows no bounds when it comes to translation; even feast scenes from the Book of Esther come alive through stunning 15th-century artwork. These visual translations allow us insight into historical events while showcasing human creativity at its finest.