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The Mohne Dam Breached; Second World War, 1943
Aerial photograph showing the Mohne Dam and reservoir (top) after the Dambusters raid of 1943. On the 16th May, Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron, led by Guy Gibson

The Wolf-Charmer. Illustration by John La Farge published New York 1881. Belief in wolf charmers widespread in France in first half of 19th century and was last vestige of were-wolf legend

Child suffering from Measles (Rubeola : Morbilli), a widespread viral infection spread by air-borne droplets
527401 Child suffering from Measles (Rubeola : Morbilli), a widespread viral infection spread by air-borne droplets. A routine vaccine was not available until 1964

Cotton - Gossypium: different varieties formed basis of cotton production in widespread parts of the world
533355 Cotton - Gossypium: different varieties formed basis of cotton production in widespread parts of the world, including India, China, Egypt, America

Farmer's wife letting out a bull to frighten off agricultural workers attacking a farm, c1830
527849 Farmer's wife letting out a bull to frighten off agricultural workers attacking a farm, c1830. Rick burning and machine wrecking widespread at this time as workers were afraid that

Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or 'ganger'
533889 Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or 'ganger' and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour, East Anglia

A mob in Kent, England burning a hayrick on a farm during The Swing Riots of 1830
3062211 A mob in Kent, England burning a hayrick on a farm during The Swing Riots of 1830.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c)

The Wolf-Charmer. By John La Farge, 1881 (engraving published New York)
536130 The Wolf-Charmer. By John La Farge, 1881 (engraving published New York).; (add.info.: Belief in wolf charmers widespread in France in first half of 19th century)

Royal Air Force Short Stirling B Mk. III
Royal Air Force Short Stirling B Mk.III. This very leaky Stirling is flying with the tail-wheels extended, probably due to the notoriously unreliable electric retraction mechanism

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Badger(Captive), Taxidea taxus, Widespread US Date: 31/05/2006

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Badger (Captive) Taxidea taxus, Widespread US Date: 31/05/2006

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Badger (Captive) Taxidea taxus, Widespread US Date: 31/05/2006

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Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Kakadu World Heritage Park, Northern Territory, Australia Date: 17/02/2005

This is sunrise from Haleakala Volcano Summit located at Haleakala National Park. These are the cloud formations over the top of the volcano

This is Great Sand Dunes National Park at sunrise

Portrait of a Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands

Hot Air Balloons over Goreme Valley, Cappadocia, Turkey

A Great Tit (Parus major) with reflection in the water, Gelderland, The Netherlands

Portrait of a Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands

Picture No. 11980849
88 butterfly / Widespread 88, Cueva de los Guacharos National Park / Cave of the Oilbirds, Colombia 88 butterfly / Widespread 88, Cueva de los Gucharos National Park / Cave of the Oilbirds

Common Zebra (Equus quagga) adult female, grooming foal, Lake Nakuru, Great Rift Valley, Kenya

The Upper Town of Heligoland, Germany, 1947
Aerial photograph showing the upper town of Heligoland, the former German military base, pictured in 1947. The widespread destruction shown in the photograph was caused by Royal Air Force bombing

London Blitzed 1941
Widespread destruction round the City of London - here a blaze at Temple - bears witness to the intensity of the German attack. Date: January 1941

Destructive force of flying bomb by G. H. Davis
Blast -- the main destructive force of the flying bomb in use during the Second World War. How and why it creates widespread damage

Male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) in water, side view

Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) with deep green carapace

Colourful Krill (Malacostracan crustacean), side view

Agaricus campestris, group of white Field Mushrooms with brown and purple gills

Yellow flowers of Daffodil towering over white flowers of Narcissus, violet, drooping flowerheads of Fritillary, blue flowerheads of Hyacinth and upward-facing purple petals of Cerise Crocus

The American rattle snake, en sanguine engraving shows American snake, the emblem used by Americans as a device on their flag before the adoption of the stars and stripes

Blackthorn or Sloe (Prunus spinosa). Sprigs showing fowers and fruit. Deciduous shrub or small tree native to Europe and western Asia. Widespread in British hedgerows

Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or ganger and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour for tasks such as sowing and hoeing

Cotton - Gossypium: different varieties formed basis of cotton production in widespread parts of the world, including India, China, Egypt, America. Hand-coloured engraving 1823

Clay model of a sheeps liver. Babylonian, about 1900-1600 BC from Sippar, southern Iraq. Babylonians believed that the world was controlled by gods

Farmers wife letting out a bull to frighten off agricultural workers attacking a farm, c1830. Rick burning and machine wrecking widespread at this time as workers were afraid that threshing machines

Scottish schoolboy dressed in a kilt and woollen threequarter hose (socks) puzzling over the writing on his slate. Slate and chalk were widespread writing materials in schools

The American Rattle Snake, En Sanguine Engraving Shows American Snake, The Emblem Used By Americans As A Device On Their Flag Before The Adoption Of The Stars And Stripes

Yellow warbler C016 / 9494
Yellow warbler. Male American yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia) perched on a branch. The American yellow warbler is the most widespread species in the diverse Setophaga genus

Yellow warbler C016 / 9483
Yellow warbler. Male American yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia) on a beach. The American yellow warbler is the most widespread species in the diverse Setophaga genus

Small white butterfly C016 / 2236
Small white butterfly. View of the upperside of a female small white (Pieris rapae). This widespread butterfly, also known as the small cabbage white, is found across Europe, North Africa, Asia

Small white butterfly C016 / 2237
Small white butterfly. View of the upperside of a male small white (Pieris rapae). This widespread butterfly, also known as the small cabbage white, is found across Europe, North Africa, Asia

China / Bandits / Chan-Shi
With widespread anarchy, bandits are able to invade and pillage the town of Chan-Shi. Date: 1925

Bread Riots, Milano
BREAD RIOTS IN MILANO The cost of bread, the lack of work, and general dissatis- faction bring the people out : the police are unable to prevent widespread looting Date: May 1898

Virus pandemic, conceptual image. Computer artwork of virus particles superimposed on a map of the world, representing the worldwide spread of an infectious viral disease

Norwalk virus contamination, artwork
Norwalk virus contamination, conceptual computer artwork. Door handle contaminated with Norwalk virus, or norovirus, particles (virions)

Crested Pigeons - pair wait near a bird feeder for their early morning feed
EL-1927 Crested Pigeons - pair wait near a bird feeder for their early morning feed. Endemic to Australia. Ocyphaps lophotes Once found mainly in the more-arid regions of the Australian outback

Australian Tawny Frogmouth / Tawny-shouldered Frogmouth - roosts during the daytime in a Cajuput Tree (Myrtaceae)
EL-1936 Australian Tawny Frogmouth / Tawny-shouldered Frogmouth - roosts during the daytime in a Cajuput Tree (Myrtaceae: Melaleuca leucadendron) in a suburban street

Pacific Black Duck - preening after bathing in a suburban swimming pool. Three subspecies from Indonesia, Australia
EL-1933 Pacific Black Duck - preening after bathing in a suburban swimming pool. Australia Anas superciliosa Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Widespread: Unveiling the Threads of History and Nature" In the annals of time, there are moments that reverberate across continents, leaving a lasting impact on humanity. From the Mohne Dam Breached during the Second World War in 1943 to the funeral of General Foy, these events have become etched in our collective memory. As we delve into history's tapestry, we uncover captivating illustrations like "The Wolf-Charmer" by John La Farge published in New York back in 1881. This artwork speaks to a belief deeply rooted within us - an ancient connection between man and nature. Amidst chaos and destruction, hope emerges from unexpected places. The Royal Air Force Short Stirling B Mk. III soars through turbulent skies as a symbol of resilience during wartime struggles. Picture No. 11980849 captures this indomitable spirit that propels nations forward. Yet amidst grand narratives lie intimate stories waiting to be discovered. DDE-90036882, DDE-90036881, DDE-90036880, and DDE-90025822 are enigmatic codes hinting at untold tales hidden within classified documents or personal memoirs. London Blitzed in 1941 stands as a testament to human endurance against relentless bombardment; it showcases both devastation and unwavering determination to rebuild shattered lives. Gazing upon G. H Davis' depiction of the destructive force unleashed by flying bombs reminds us how fragile our existence can be when faced with such indiscriminate power. It serves as a stark reminder that even amidst chaos, beauty persists – just like Portrait of a Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) captured gracefully soaring over Noord-Brabant in The Netherlands. Widespread hints scattered throughout these snapshots invite us on an exploration beyond what meets the eye – they beckon us to unravel stories buried beneath layers of time and memory.