Rediscovered Collection

"We have found the Mona Lisa in Florence", front page of 'Excelsior', 13th December 1913 (litho)
LSE3714166 "We have found the Mona Lisa in Florence", front page of 'Excelsior', 13th December 1913 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Titanic postcard from passenger and victim Alfonzo Meo
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - postcard written by Third-Class passenger and victim Alfonzo Meo-Martino from Queenstown, Ireland, on 11 April 1912

LAOCOON SCULPTURE 2
The Laocoon, antique marble sculpture by Hagesander, Polydorus and Athenodorus, of Rhodes : it was rediscovered in a vineyard in Rome in 1506, and is now in the Vatican. Date: 1st century BCE

Stomachion puzzle. This mathematical puzzle is derived from a treatise written by the 3rd century BC Ancient Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes

Heinrich Rose
HEINRICH ROSE German apothecary and chemist who rediscovered columbium and named it niobium, in 1844 : author of chemical books Date: 1795 - 1864

House of the Hanging Balcony, Pompeii, Italy. Date: late 19th century

Barking Timber Wychwood Forest Oxfordshire 1818
Artokoloro

Design Freestanding Tomb Elevation Plan 1530-35
Artokoloro

Coelacanth fish, artwork C013 / 5754
Coelacanth fish. Computer artwork of a coelacanth fish (Latimeria chalumnae) swimming through the Paleo Tethys Sea, 390 million years ago during the Middle Devonian period

Latimeria chalumnae, coelacanth
A coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae) specimen caught in the Indian Ocean in the 1960s

Vegas Valley leopard frog, artwork
Vegas Valley leopard frog (Rana fisheri), artwork. This frog, once found in Las Vegas Valley, USA, was thought to be extinct since the 1940s

Settlement of Eriksson
The Pre-Columbian settlement of Leif Eriksson (the son of Eric the Red and father of Thorvald) in Vinland (L Anse aux Meadows site) rediscovered in 1960 by Helge Ingstad

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"Rediscovered: A Glimpse into the Past" In a world where history is constantly unfolding, there are moments when we stumble upon forgotten treasures that offer us a window into the past. One such treasure is an extraordinary postcard from Alfonzo Meo, a passenger and victim of the ill-fated Titanic. This poignant artifact resurfaced, reminding us of the lives lost and stories untold. But that's not all; another remarkable find takes us back to ancient times - the mesmerizing Laocoon sculpture. Its intricate details and emotional portrayal still captivate our imagination today, as it did centuries ago. Delving further into history, we encounter Heinrich Rose's groundbreaking discoveries in chemistry. His contributions paved the way for scientific advancements that continue to shape our world. Traveling through time and space brings us to Pompeii's House of the Hanging Balcony. Once buried under volcanic ash, this architectural marvel has been unearthed, revealing secrets of Roman life frozen in time. As we unravel more mysteries from antiquity, we stumble upon an enigmatic puzzle known as Stomachion. This ancient brain teaser challenges our intellect just as it did for its creators thousands of years ago. Nature herself holds hidden wonders too; deep within Barking Timber Wychwood Forest in Oxfordshire lies a majestic tree with tales whispered by its ancient branches since 1818. Turning our attention towards artistry and design, we discover an exquisite freestanding tomb elevation plan dating back to 1530-35. Its intricate craftsmanship reminds us of human creativity transcending generations. Venturing underwater reveals yet another astonishing revelation - the Coelacanth fish depicted in artwork C013/5754. This prehistoric creature was once thought extinct until its rediscovery astonished scientists worldwide. And finally, Latimeria chalumnae emerges from obscurity – also known as coelacanth – captivating our imagination with its ancient origins and resilience.