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"Widespread: Unveiling the Threads of History and Nature" In the annals of time, there are moments that reverberate across continents

Background imageWidespread Collection: Virus pandemic, conceptual image

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

Background imageWidespread Collection: Norwalk virus contamination, artwork

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

Background imageWidespread Collection: Crested Pigeons - pair wait near a bird feeder for their early morning feed

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

Background imageWidespread Collection: Australian Tawny Frogmouth / Tawny-shouldered Frogmouth - roosts during the daytime in a Cajuput

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

Background imageWidespread Collection: Pacific Black Duck - preening after bathing in a suburban swimming pool

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

Background imageWidespread Collection: German woman and her daily ration, Berlin, 1945

German woman and her daily ration, Berlin, 1945
Photograph showing a German woman in Berlin holding her daily ration: a small piece of bread, a few carrots and some dehydrated potatoes, August 1945

Background imageWidespread Collection: Reinforcements of British infantry marching towards the fron

Reinforcements of British infantry marching towards the fron
Reinforcements of British infantry marching in small, widespread groups towards the front lines, September 1916. The soldiers moved in such a way so as to reduce the potential damage inflicted by

Background imageWidespread Collection: February Fighting Parisl

February Fighting Parisl
Soldiers fire into the crowd to quell the demonstration : this provokes widespread street fighting, which will lead to the creation of the Second Republic

Background imageWidespread Collection: Torpedo-shell

Torpedo-shell
A French soldier about to fire a torpedo-shell from a trench-gun. The winged shell kept a straight course and exploded laterally, causing widespread damage to its target

Background imageWidespread Collection: Bicycle Race at the Oval, 1888

Bicycle Race at the Oval, 1888
Engraving of a race held by the Surrey Bicycle Club at the Oval, Kennington, London, September 1888. As can be easily seen, the race was held using Penny Farthing bicycles

Background imageWidespread Collection: Popular Delight

Popular Delight
There is widespread delight in France when Dreyfus is found guilty for the second time, proving that the military have been right all the time

Background imageWidespread Collection: Phaetons Fatal Accident

Phaetons Fatal Accident
He goes joy-riding in his father Phoebus (the Sun)s chariot, but can t handle it; he causes widespread damage before Zeus brings his trip to an end with a thunderbolt

Background imageWidespread Collection: Queen Christina

Queen Christina, mother of queen Isabela, returns to Spain amid widespread unrest : she travels to Barcelona

Background imageWidespread Collection: Queen Christina - 2

Queen Christina - 2
Queen Christina, mother of queen Isabela, returns to Spain amid widespread unrest : she arrives in Barcelona

Background imageWidespread Collection: Strikers at Moscow

Strikers at Moscow
After the dissolution of the Duma, there is widespread discontent : workers in Moscow go on strike, demonstrators gather outside the house of the chief of police

Background imageWidespread Collection: Phaeton Destroyed

Phaeton Destroyed
Borrowing his father Phoebus (the Sun)s chariot, Phaeton causes widespread destruction, and would have set the world on fire if Zeus had not hurled a thunderbolt to stop him

Background imageWidespread Collection: Painted Lady - resting on high pass, at c. 11, 000 ft. Most widespread butterfly in world

Painted Lady - resting on high pass, at c. 11, 000 ft. Most widespread butterfly in world. Sierra Nevada
ROG-11938 Painted Lady - resting on high pass, at c. 11, 000 ft. Most widespread butterfly in world. Sierra Nevada, California

Background imageWidespread Collection: Steam Carriages Galore

Steam Carriages Galore
The widespread activity, seeking to harness steam power to road transport, is satirised in this view of the Whitechapel Road where horse drawn vehicles are no more

Background imageWidespread Collection: Horsemen 6 - Huns

Horsemen 6 - Huns
HUNS; these nomadic Asian warriors invade Europe in the 4th century, inspiring widespread fear with their skilful horsemanship and accurate archery

Background imageWidespread Collection: Bewick / Weasel

Bewick / Weasel
(mustela nivalis - Buffon called it La belette) A widespread but narrow-headed (for ease when burrowing) mustelid very like the stoat

Background imageWidespread Collection: Kalapuya Youth

Kalapuya Youth
A youth of the Kalapuya (variously spelt) people of Oregon, once widespread and prosperous but today fewer and confined

Background imageWidespread Collection: Death of General Foy

Death of General Foy
Napoleonic general Maximilien Sebastien Foy is acknowledged leader of the opposition to Charles X : his death is the occasion for widespread popular mourning

Background imageWidespread Collection: American Flying Saucer

American Flying Saucer
An American Flying Saucer causes massive destruction among conventional aircraft



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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.