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Background imageParis Collection: Chicago policeman telephoning from a police box to bring help to an injured pedestrian

Chicago policeman telephoning from a police box to bring help to an injured pedestrian. From E. Hospitalier Les applciations de l Electricite, Paris, 1882. Engraving

Background imageParis Collection: Luigi Galvani (1737-1798) Italian physiologist, c1762. Galvani discovered anmial electricity

Luigi Galvani (1737-1798) Italian physiologist, c1762. Galvani discovered anmial electricity, voltaic or galvanic electricity

Background imageParis Collection: Etienne Jules Mareys (1830-1903) chambre chrono-photographique, the first cine-camera

Etienne Jules Mareys (1830-1903) chambre chrono-photographique, the first cine-camera, being used to study movement of creatures in aquarium (top)

Background imageParis Collection: Jean Baptiste Biot (1774-1864) and Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac (1778-1850), left, making

Jean Baptiste Biot (1774-1864) and Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac (1778-1850), left, making measurements at a height of 4, 000 metres during their balloon ascent of 20 August 1804

Background imageParis Collection: Apparatus for reducing dislocations. From Vidus Vidius Chirugia e Graeco in Latinum conversa

Apparatus for reducing dislocations. From Vidus Vidius Chirugia e Graeco in Latinum conversa... cum commentariis, Paris, 1544

Background imageParis Collection: Cell and Library at the prison at Fresnes. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 9 November 1907

Cell and Library at the prison at Fresnes. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 9 November 1907. France was suffering from the Apaches at the time

Background imageParis Collection: Automobile reliability race between Paris and Rouen, sponsored by Le Petit Journal

Automobile reliability race between Paris and Rouen, sponsored by Le Petit Journal. First prizes awarded to Panhard & Levassor and to the Peugeot brothers. From Le Petit Journal Paris 6 August, 1894

Background imageParis Collection: Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient

Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture. Created at some time between 130 and 100 BC

Background imageParis Collection: Leyden (Leiden) jar and Pieter von Musschenbroecks experiment of 1746: attempted

Leyden (Leiden) jar and Pieter von Musschenbroecks experiment of 1746: attempted to electrify water in bottle as had been done by his pupil Cuneus. Frightened by shock received

Background imageParis Collection: Physics research laboratory at the Sorbonne, Paris. Engraving, 1895

Physics research laboratory at the Sorbonne, Paris. Engraving, 1895

Background imageParis Collection: Marie Curie (1867-1934) Polish-born French physicist, with her daughter Irene Joliot-Curie

Marie Curie (1867-1934) Polish-born French physicist, with her daughter Irene Joliot-Curie (1897-1956) with members of the Institute of Radium, Paris. On the right is their co-worker Andre Debierne

Background imageParis Collection: In 1822 the French appointed commission to finding the speed of sound in air. Two

In 1822 the French appointed commission to finding the speed of sound in air. Two hills near Paris chosen for the experiment at Villejuif and Montlhery. On each hill a gun was discharged

Background imageParis Collection: Lavoisiers apparatus for weighing gases. From his Traite Elementaire de Chimie, Paris, 1789

Lavoisiers apparatus for weighing gases. From his Traite Elementaire de Chimie, Paris, 1789. Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist, one of the discoverers of oxygen

Background imageParis Collection: Casellis pantelegraph: At the sending station the dispatch was written or drawn

Casellis pantelegraph: At the sending station the dispatch was written or drawn on sheet of metallized paper in thick insulating ink and placed on curved plate

Background imageParis Collection: Guillaume Francois Ruelle (1703-70) French chemist, Lavoisiers teacher. Professor

Guillaume Francois Ruelle (1703-70) French chemist, Lavoisiers teacher. Professor (Demonstrateur) at the Jardin du Roi. Did much to popularise chemistry. Engraving published Paris 1874

Background imageParis Collection: Leonhard Euler (1707-1783). Swiss mathematician. Wood engraving published Paris c. 1870

Leonhard Euler (1707-1783). Swiss mathematician. Wood engraving published Paris c. 1870
Leonhard Euler (1707-1783). Swiss mathematician.Wood engraving published Paris c.1870

Background imageParis Collection: In 1865 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917) was licensed to practice by the Society

In 1865 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917) was licensed to practice by the Society of Apothecaries. Having been refused admission to medical schools (on grounds of her sex) in 1860

Background imageParis Collection: In the space capsule: calculations making the narrators head spin. From Jules

In the space capsule: calculations making the narrators head spin. From Jules Verne Autour de la Lune, Paris, 1865. Wood engraving

Background imageParis Collection: Nicholas Lemery (1645-1715) French chemist. From Alexandre Saverien Histoire des

Nicholas Lemery (1645-1715) French chemist. From Alexandre Saverien Histoire des Philosophes Modernes, Paris, 1762

Background imageParis Collection: Henri Moissan (1852-1907) French chemist, working on Fluorine in his laboratory at

Henri Moissan (1852-1907) French chemist, working on Fluorine in his laboratory at l Ecole de pharmacie, Paris. He isolated Fluorine in 1883

Background imageParis Collection: Members of the French air corps on bomb practice at Chalons. From Le Petit Journal

Members of the French air corps on bomb practice at Chalons. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 14 April 1912

Background imageParis Collection: Pierre de Fermat (1595ja-1665) French mathematician. From Alexandre Saverien Histoire

Pierre de Fermat (1595ja-1665) French mathematician. From Alexandre Saverien Histoire des Philosophes Modernes, 2nd edition, Paris, 1762. Engraving

Background imageParis Collection: Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist, demonstrating his electric pile (battery)

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist, demonstrating his electric pile (battery). Wood engraving, Paris, c1870

Background imageParis Collection: Barthlemy Thimonnier (1793-1857) French inventor. Patented first sewing machine to

Barthlemy Thimonnier (1793-1857) French inventor. Patented first sewing machine to be put into practical use, Paris, 1830

Background imageParis Collection: The giant cannon used to launch the space craft Columbiad. From Jules Verne De la Terre a la Lune

The giant cannon used to launch the space craft Columbiad. From Jules Verne De la Terre a la Lune, Paris, 1865. Wood engraving

Background imageParis Collection: Electroscope fitted with microscope, used in the Curies laboratory, Paris, to

Electroscope fitted with microscope, used in the Curies laboratory, Paris, to detect presence of radioactivity. Engraving published 1904

Background imageParis Collection: Human sacrifice during Voodoo ceremony, La Fayette, Louisiana, U. S. A Woman accused

Human sacrifice during Voodoo ceremony, La Fayette, Louisiana, U. S. A Woman accused
Human sacrifice during Voodoo ceremony, La Fayette, Louisiana, U.S.A.. Woman accused of killing 16 people, claimed in her defence that she was a High Priestess and was performing a religious rite

Background imageParis Collection: Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom (Athena in Greek pantheon). Sardonyx cameo. Bibliotheque Nationale

Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom (Athena in Greek pantheon). Sardonyx cameo. Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageParis Collection: Diana the Huntress with her Two Dogs. Roman goddess of the Moon and of hunting

Diana the Huntress with her Two Dogs. Roman goddess of the Moon and of hunting (Artemis in the Greek Pantheon). School of Paris Bordone. 16th century Italian.Oil on canvas. Private Collection

Background imageParis Collection: Alexander the Greats head. Detail from Alexander and Porus by Chalrews le Brun(1619-1690)

Alexander the Greats head. Detail from Alexander and Porus by Chalrews le Brun(1619-1690). From series of pictures on History of Alexander the Great. Louvre, Paris

Background imageParis Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) in Egypt, 1798-1799. Anonymous engraving. Bibliotheque Nationale

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) in Egypt, 1798-1799. Anonymous engraving. Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageParis Collection: Astronomical diagram showing the Earth, centre, surrounded by Water, Air, Fire

Astronomical diagram showing the Earth, centre, surrounded by Water, Air, Fire and the sphere of the planets. Gassouin de Metz, 13th century manuscript. Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageParis Collection: The Triumph of Pan. 1634-1636. Nicholas Poussin (1594-1665). Louvre, Paris

The Triumph of Pan. 1634-1636. Nicholas Poussin (1594-1665). Louvre, Paris

Background imageParis Collection: Napoleon on the field of the battle of Eylau, 9 February 1807. (Antoine) Jean Gros

Napoleon on the field of the battle of Eylau, 9 February 1807. (Antoine) Jean Gros (1771-1835) French painter. Oil on canvas. Louvre, Paris

Background imageParis Collection: World War II: Paris, July 1940: Belgian refugee families waiting at the Gare du Nord

World War II: Paris, July 1940: Belgian refugee families waiting at the Gare du Nord to be repatriated. By this time, Paris was under German occupation

Background imageParis Collection: Jean Sylvain Bailly (1736-1793) French astronomer and politician. President of National

Jean Sylvain Bailly (1736-1793) French astronomer and politician. President of National Assembly Mayor of Paris 1789-90. Guillotined in French Revolution. Copperplate engraving

Background imageParis Collection: Roger Bacon (c1214-92) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar)

Roger Bacon (c1214-92) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar): called Doctor Mirabilis. Bacon imprisoned in monastery in Paris

Background imageParis Collection: Venus de Milo, Parian marble statue discovered in 1820 on the island of Melos in the Aegean

Venus de Milo, Parian marble statue discovered in 1820 on the island of Melos in the Aegean. Louvre, Paris

Background imageParis Collection: Ploughing, rolling and harrowing using horses, sowing seed broadcast and with Abbe

Ploughing, rolling and harrowing using horses, sowing seed broadcast and with Abbe Soumilles seed drill (Fig 4). Fig1 is type of plough invented by Jethro Tull

Background imageParis Collection: exterior of the Louvre Pyramid at the Louvre museum, Paris France. Designed by I

exterior of the Louvre Pyramid at the Louvre museum, Paris France. Designed by I. M. Pei

Background imageParis Collection: Menelik II (1844-1913) King (Negus) of Ethiopia from 1889. Le Petit Journal

Menelik II (1844-1913) King (Negus) of Ethiopia from 1889. Le Petit Journal, Paris, 10 November 1898. Menelik at the Battle of Adowa (Adua) 1 March 1896. Ethiopia defeated Italy

Background imageParis Collection: Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient

Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture. Created at some time between 130 and 100 BC

Background imageParis Collection: Barber of Seville. jpg Illustration of Beaumarchais The Barber of Seville Source

Barber of Seville. jpg Illustration of Beaumarchais The Barber of Seville Source
Barber of Seville.jpg Illustration of Beaumarchais The Barber of Seville Source Le Barbier de Seville (Paris : Dentu) 1884 Date 19th-Century

Background imageParis Collection: Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient

Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture. Created at some time between 130 and 100 BC

Background imageParis Collection: Secret gathering at a Rabbis home contained in Pelegrine de la Vie Humaine

Secret gathering at a Rabbis home contained in Pelegrine de la Vie Humaine (a 15thCenury Manuscript in the Bibliotheque Nationale Paris)

Background imageParis Collection: Pythagoras (6th century BC) Ancient Greek Philosopher and mathematician, with the Egyptian priests

Pythagoras (6th century BC) Ancient Greek Philosopher and mathematician, with the Egyptian priests. Engraving fromVies des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier (Paris 1866)

Background imageParis Collection: Euclid (3rd century BC) Ancient Greek mathematician who taught at the Alexandrian school

Euclid (3rd century BC) Ancient Greek mathematician who taught at the Alexandrian school, presenting his Elements of Geometry to Ptolemy I, Soter, king of Egypt

Background imageParis Collection: Oil wells at Oil Creek, 150 miles up the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Oil wells at Oil Creek, 150 miles up the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Engraving from Les Merveilles de la Science by Louis Figuier (Paris, c1870)



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