World Collection (page 4)

Mount Fuji / Fujiyama / Fujisan reflected in Kawaguchi Mirror Lake
This picture shows the Mount Fuji / Fujiyama / Fujisan reflected in kawaguchi mirror lake

Antique map of the world, 1873
Vintage engraving of a Victorian Antique map of the world, 1873

Red-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax), Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Wall Gecko (Tarentola mauritanica), Majorca, Spain, Europe

Southern Viscacha or Mountain Viscacha (Lagidium viscacia), Potosi, Bolivia, South America

A diagram of the Universe by the 17th century English Neoplatonist Robert Fludd showing the links between the hidden
FLUDDs UNIVERSE. A diagram of the Universe by the 17th century English Neoplatonist Robert Fludd showing the links between the hidden God and the manifest world

Italian World War II poster. Here are the liberators. Shows the Statue of Liberty as an angel of death, with Italian cities destroyed after US bombing

Bomb crater in Minington Road, Leyton, WW2
A bomb crater in Minington(?) Road, Leyton, East London, during the Second World War, 22 October 1944

WORLD MAP: 500 B. C. Map of the world, c500 B. C. according to the writings of Hecataeus of Miletus
WORLD MAP: 500 B.C. Map of the world, c500 B.C. according to the writings of Hecataeus of Miletus, the reputed author of Travels around the World: a 19th century reconstruction

WORLD MAP, c1300. Map, late 19th century, depicting the extent of knowledge of the worlds geography c1300, and including the route of Marco Polos return voyage from China in 1292

Global overpopulation, conceptual artwork. Map of the world made out of babies, representing the overpopulation of the Earth. Overpopulation is thought to be a major cause of climate change

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Ptolemys map of the world, illustrating a concept of the flat earth. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

Africa, satellite image
Africa. Satellite image of the Earth centred on Africa. Clouds are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown. Also seen are Europe (top) Asia (upper right), the Indian Ocean (right)

World War I: Austro-Hungarian army
3781563 World War I: Austro-Hungarian army; (add.info.: World War I: Austro-Hungarian army repulsing an attack from the Russian army in Bukovina (part of Austro-Hungarian Empire)

The London Territorials at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme, 1916 (print)
3793998 The London Territorials at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme, 1916 (print) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); (add.info)

A callistemon (Red Australian Bottle Brush Tree) at Waikato in Waikato, New Zealand

Two giraffes in Damaraland, Namibia
Two giraffes feeding from a tree in the desert in Damaraland, Namibia

DCLI recruiting march, Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. Friday 2nd July 1915
Soldiers of the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry on the lawn in front of Carclew House, at ease during a recruitment march. Instruments of their military band are in the background

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Palau Nautilus (Nautilus belauensis), Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

wat chaiwatthanaram in Ayutthaya, Thailand. panorama wat chaiwatthanaram

A plant pot built into a wall in Frigiliana in Spain. This is in Aldalusia in the south of Spain

The Ypres Cloth Hall in Belgium. This is in the West Flanders province of Belgium

An alien planet and its moon in orbit around a red giant star

Planet Earth on human hands, breaking down and crumbling with fragments falling apart. Airbrush illustration

The universe is a place of intense color and beauty

Saturn seen from the surface of its moon, Rhea. It is the largest of Saturns airless satellites. It was discovered in 1672 by Giovanni Cassini

A futuristic alien plant harvest

Will Irvine of Hunter & the Bear playing at Oban Live in Scotland
Will Irvine of Hunter & the Bear playing at Oban Live 2016. This was held at Oban, in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

Karen Matheson of Capercaillie singing at Oban Live in Scotland
Karen Matheson of Capercaillie singing at Oban Live 2016. This was held at Oban, in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

Ducks and the U Bein Bridge in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar
Fishermen fishing with a net and ducks in front of the U Bein Bridge across the Taungthaman Lake in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

2015 World Superbike Round - Donnington Park, UK

2015 World Superbike Round - Donnington Park, UK Michael van der Mark, Honda CBR 1000RR SP

The Mesmer sculpture at Meersburg, Germany
The elaborate sculpture of Franz Anton Mesmer at Meersburg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

A view of the rooftops of Granada in Spain
A view of the rooftops of Granada from the city`s Alhambra Palace. This is in the province of Granada in Andalusia, Spain

with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century
COPERNICAN UNIVERSE with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century

Albert Docks Liverpool
A Tallship in the Albert Docks at Liverpool, once one of the busiest ports in the country, now a busy tourist centre

Ayrton Badovini, Ducati 1199 Panigale WSB2013

Carlos Checa, Ducati 1199 Panigale WSB2013

Max Neukirchner, Ducati 1199 Panigale WSB2013

Scammell pump in Orange Street, London W1, WW2
Scammell 65-gallon pump in operation, supplying water to four hosepipes, at a fire in Orange Street, London W1, 21 September 1942

Fire engine with crew, Southgate, North London, WW1
Fire engine with crew -- SDFB, Southgate District Council fire service. The date on the vehicle is 1914. The motor escape was made by Lloyd and Plaister, Wood Green, in 1912, and was used until 1924

Blitz in London - Clarnico Factory, Hackney Wick, WW2
Scene of devastation at the Clarnico factory in Carpenters Road, Hackney Wick, East London, following a bombing raid on 24 September 1940

Blitz in London -- damaged fire vehicle, WW2
Blitz in London -- a firefighting vehicle damaged by falling debris in Alderney Street, Victoria SW1

Blitz in London - Foreign Street, Camberwell, WW2
Blitz in London - Foreign Street, Camberwell, SE5, a residential property hit by a high explosive bomb on 29 August 1940

EARTH / UNIVERSE ALLEGORY. An allegorical representation of the microcosm, or Earth, and the macrocosm
EARTH/UNIVERSE ALLEGORY. An allegorical representation of the microcosm, or Earth, and the macrocosm, or the universe: German engraving, 1618

COPERNICAN UNIVERSE, 1660. Copernican map of the Universe, with the sun at the center: copperplate engraving from Andreas Cellarius " Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica

WORLD MAP 2ND CENTURY. World map according to Roman geographers of the 2nd century A. D
WORLD MAP 2ND CENTURY. World map according to Roman geographers of the 2nd century A.D

APIAN: WORLD MAP, 1530. Heart-shaped map of the world, with small portraits of Amerigo Vespucci (upper left) and Ptolemy (upper right) by Peter Apian, 1530

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"Exploring the Vastness: A Journey through the World" Embarking on a historical voyage, we delve into the depths of time with Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154. This ancient cartographic masterpiece unveils the intricate knowledge and curiosity that shaped our understanding of the world. As dusk descends upon Uluru, Ayers Rock in Australia, nature paints a breathtaking canvas with hues of orange and pink. The sunset at this sacred site reminds us of Earth's awe-inspiring beauty and its ability to captivate our senses. Traveling back to 1886, we uncover Walter Crane's map showcasing the vast expanse of the British Empire. It serves as a reminder of an era when nations sought to expand their influence across continents, leaving lasting imprints on history. In Namibia's Walvis Bay, white pelicans gracefully glide over shimmering waters. Their presence symbolizes harmony within nature and highlights how diverse ecosystems coexist harmoniously in different corners of our planet. The scars left by war are etched into Brampton Road in Bexleyheath from World War II bombings. These remnants serve as poignant reminders that peace is fragile and must be cherished above all else. A satirical cartoon by James Gillray takes us back to 1805 when Napoleon Bonaparte attempted peace negotiations with British Prime Minister William Pitt. Depicting them carving up the world like plumb pudding, it humorously portrays political power struggles amidst global affairs. Revving engines echo as BMW S1000RR motorcycles race against time, embodying human innovation and pushing boundaries beyond what was once thought possible – reminding us that progress knows no bounds. Al-Idrisi's Tabula Rogeriana transports us further back to medieval times when maps were meticulously hand-drawn for Sicilian King Roger II. This remarkable piece showcases early geographical knowledge while highlighting cultural exchange between civilizations.