1257 Collection

Saint Hyacinth carrying an image of the Virgin
Hyacinth, Silesian saint who escaped from the flames of Kiev during an attack on a monastery by the Tartars because he was carrying an image of the Virgin. His feast day is 17 August

Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester (c1208-1265). Wood engraving c1880
538364 Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester (c1208-1265). Wood engraving c1880.; (add.info.: De Montfort, English statesman and soldier)

Czech Air Force - Yakovlev Yak-40K 1257 (msn 9821257), of the Czech Republic Government Flight. Date: circa 1990

Paviours At Work
circa 1850: Labourers at work building roads. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Nelson Statue
A memorial to English naval officer Horatio Nelson in St Pauls Cathedral, London, circa 1930. The statue is the work of John Flaxman, who began work on it in 1808, three years after Nelsons death

Bermuda
A house in St Thomas, Bermuda. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Dolmen
circa 1890: Dolmen de Kermario near Carnac in Brittany. Dolmens are prehistoric structure of unhewn stone believed to be burial chambers. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Huty18568, construction site, T / BRI / MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL / LANCS, Manchester Ship Canal
The construction of Bridgewater Lock on the Manchester Ship Canal in northwest England, circa 1890. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Sacre Couer
circa 1950: Cathedral of the Sacre Couer, Paris at night. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester (c1208-1265). De Montfort, English statesman and soldier, quarrelling with Henry III (1207-1272) in 1257. Wood engraving c1880

Book by Izz Al-Din Al-Zayani on the grammatical inflections (1257). Photography

Founder of the Sorbonne
King Louis IX, King of France, founding the Sorbonne

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"1257: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the past with Saint Hyacinth as he carries an image of the Virgin, spreading faith and hope in this captivating year. Meanwhile, the Czech Air Force's Yakovlev Yak-40K 1257 soars through the skies, showcasing its power and agility. In another corner of history, witness the defeat of the Bolognese at Ponte San Broccoli by Count of Montefeltro in a mesmerizing miniature from 13th century Italy. The intricate details transport us to a time long gone. The Sikorsky S-55 helicopter hovers above, reminding us of technological advancements that have revolutionized transportation over centuries. Bohmer Franz's architectural plans for Poznan Castle in Poland reveal hidden secrets waiting to be discovered. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves inside the official apartment of Reich Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop in Berlin-Mitte during World War II. What stories lie within these walls? Amidst all this historical richness, paviours diligently work on creating beautiful pathways while a majestic Nelson Statue stands tall as a symbol of courage and resilience. Lastly, let's not forget Bermuda's enchanting allure or the mysterious dolmen structures that hold ancient wisdom within their stones. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time and diverse locations as we unravel tales from 1257 - where history comes alive before our eyes.