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Louis XIV (1638-1715) King of France from 1643. Equestrian portrait of Louis as a boy (1648)

The Solemn League and Covenant was an agreement between the Scottish Covenanters and the leaders of the English Parliamentarians. It was agreed to in 1643

Louis XIV Presenting Peace to Europe Louis XIV (1638-1715) king of France from 1643. Known as The Sun King (Le Roi Soleil). Francois Le Moine (1688-1737). Oil on canvas, mounted on wood

Map making and surveying using a magnetic compass. Bor is north and Aust is south. From Athanasius Kircher Magnes: sive de arte magnetica, 1643. Woodcut

Evangelista Torricellis (1608-1647) demonstration 1643. It showed that the height of a column of liquid is governed by atmospheric pressure

Evangelista Torricelli inventing the mercury barometer, 1643. Torricelli (1608-1647) demonstrated that liquid will rise in a tube unless the weight of the column of liquid is equal to the pressure of

Louis XIV (1638-1715) King of France from 1643. Louis as a young man. Pastel by French artist Charles le Brun (1619-90). Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi 1567 - 1643

Louis XIV painted in 1701 by Hyacinthe Rigaud (1659 - 1743, Paris)French baroque painter. Louis XIV (1638 - 1715), known as the Sun King was King of France

A Solemn League and Covenant... for defence of religion in England, Scotland and Ireland. The Covenanters opposed the imposition of High Anglican rites

John Hampden (1594 - 1643) English Parliamentary leader. Died at the Battle of Chalgrove, 18 June 1643, attempting to repulse Royalist forces under Prince Rupert. Engraving

France, Paris, Guards
Mathieu Le Nain (1607-1677), The Guards, 1643

FRESCOBALDI, Girolamo (1583-1643)

The Batle of Rocroi
The Battle of Rocroi, 19th May 1643. Sauveur Le Conte (1659-94). Oil on Canvas. Central section depicting the fight between the troops led by the Governor of Flanders

PARISIAN PRINT SHOP, 1643. The making of copper-plate engravings in a Parisian print shop. Copper engraving, French, 1643

COOKING UTENSILS, 1643. Line engraving, Venice, 1643

FRANCE: THIRTY YEARS WAR. After the French victory over the Spanish army at the Battle of Rocroi, May 1643, Swiss guards carry enemy banners through the streets of Paris to Notre Dame Cathedral

CHALGROVE FIELD, 1643. Parliamentary leader John Hampden mortally wounded at the Battle of Chalgrove Field, 18 June 1643. Wood engraving, English, c1860

FLOWER CLOCK, 1643. Horoscopium botanicum showing sunflowers used to tell the time of day. Steel engraving from Athanasius Kirchers De arte magnetica, published in 1643

ROBERT DEVEREUX (1591-1646). 3rd Earl of Essex. English parliamentary general. Line engraving, English, 1643

UNCAS & MIANTONOMO, 1643. A triumphant Uncas (c1588-c1683), sachem of the Mohegans, with Miantonomo (1565-1643), sachem of the Narragansetts, who sits silently following his capture, July 1643

CHARLES I AT BRISTOL, 1643. King Charles I of England (1600-1649) successfully storming the Parliamentarian stronghold of Bristol on 26 July 1643. Steel engraving, English, 19th century

ANNE OF AUSTRIA (1601-1666). Queen and Queen regent (1643-61) of France. Anne at the beginning of her regency, 1643; Cardinal Mazarin stands closest to the young king Louis XIV

SAMUEL GORTON (1592-1677). English religious leader. Gorton disputing with John Cotton just before the formers trial for blasphemy at Boston in 1643: wood engraving, 19th century

PARISIAN PRINT SHOP. The making of copper-plate engravings in a Parisian print shop. Copper engraving, French, 1643

SOLEMN LEAGUE AND COVENANT. Engraving, 1643, by Wenceslaus Hollar, containing the text of the Solemn League and Covenant with allegorical illustrations

ETCHER AND ENGRAVER. An etcher and an engraver at work in a French copperplate workshop. Etching by Abraham Bosse, 1643

ABEL TASMAN EXPEDITION 1643. Ships of the exploring expedition of the Dutch navigator Abel Tasman (right) and Polynesian outrigger canoes near the shore of one of the Fiji Islands

STORMING OF BRISTOL, 1643. King Charles I of England (1600-1649) successfully storming the Parliamentarian stronghold of Bristol on 26 July 1643. Steel engraving, English, 19th century

Robert Lord Brooke - 2
ROBERT GREVILLE, second baron BROOKE Parliamentary general in the Civil War, shot at the battle of Lichfield. Date: 1608 - 1643

Robert Lord Brooke - 4
ROBERT GREVILLE, second baron BROOKE Parliamentary general in the Civil War, shot at the battle of Lichfield. Date: 1608 - 1643

Gilbert Burnet - 2
GILBERT BURNET Bishop of Salisbury Date: 1643 - 1715

Gilbert Burnet - 3
GILBERT BURNET Bishop of Salisbury Date: 1643 - 1715

Robert Lord Brooke - 5
ROBERT GREVILLE, second baron BROOKE Parliamentary general in the Civil War, shot at the battle of Lichfield. Date: 1608 - 1643

Robert Lord Brooke - 3
ROBERT GREVILLE, second baron BROOKE Parliamentary general in the Civil War, shot at the battle of Lichfield. Date: 1608 - 1643

Gilbert Burnet - 4
GILBERT BURNET A very unfriendly satire on his grace the lord Bishop of Salisbury ! Date: 1643 - 1715

Pierre De LA Broue
PIERRE DE LA BROUE French churchman, bishop of Mirepoix, theologian. Date: 1643 - 1720

Bandits in Germany
German bandits attack their victims, one thrown to the ground and one pinned against a tree, during the Thirty Years War. 1643

Soldiers turned bandits during the Thirty Years War
Soldiers turned bandits draw their swords, during the Thirty Years War 17th Century

Torricelli invents the barometer, 1643
Torricelli invents the barometer. In 1643 the Italian physicist Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647) constructed a tube that was sealed at the top, around a metre long, and filled with mercury

Natives of New Guinea, 1643
Natives of New Guinea. 17th century artwork of three men from the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, paddling an outrigger canoe

Tasmans visit to Fiji, 1643
Tasmans visit to Fiji. 17th century artwork showing the visit of the Dutch navigator and explorer Abel Tasman (1603-1659) to the Fiji Islands in 1643

Final portion of the Rhode Island charter, 1640s
Signatures and closing sentences of the Narragansett Patent (Rhode Island charter), 1643. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

North Pagoda, Falun Temple, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, Chi
View of the North Pagoda of the Falun Temple at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, built in 1643

Pauls Cross
The preaching place at Pauls Cross : it will be demolished by a vote of Parliament in 1643

Giovanni Ciampoli
GIOVANNI BATTISTA CIAMPOLI Italian writer

Louis XIV and Regency
Five-year old Louis declares his mother, Anne d Autriche, to be regent during his minority

Train-Bands Militia
Lord Essex leads the London train-bands militia out of London to relieve the Siege of Gloucester. The 15, 000 strong force stood firm against Prince Ruperts cavalry

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"Exploring the Past: Unveiling 1643's Antiquity and Archival Treasures in the British Isles" Step into a time capsule as we delve into the historical tapestry of 1643, a pivotal year that shaped Europe and beyond. The flag of the Scottish Covenanters unfurls proudly, symbolizing their unwavering commitment to religious freedom. Meanwhile, Abel Tasman, a Dutch navigator and explorer, sets sail on his daring expedition towards uncharted territories. Intricate cartography maps out England and its surrounding regions during this era of geographical exploration. Tasman's detailed drawing from 1643 captures Polynesian outrigger canoes near Fiji Islands - a testament to his audacious spirit. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Samuel Gorton engages in an intense dispute with John Cotton before facing trial for blasphemy in Boston. This wood engraving transports us back to colonial America where religious and political leaders clashed over matters of faith. The Militia Company under Captain X stands united as they defend their district amidst turbulent times. Their resilience echoes throughout history as they safeguarded their communities against threats. Witnessing nature's wonders intertwined with human ingenuity takes us to Kircher's Flower Clock from 1643. Sunflowers bloom gracefully, revealing the passage of time through horoscopium botanicum – an enchanting fusion of science and art. Amidst cultural splendor, geishas admire Amanohashidate's beauty – a picturesque scene reminiscent of Japan's rich heritage dating back centuries ago. Yet not all is serene; conflict looms on distant shores as The Battle of Newbury unfolds its dramatic chapters. Lives are forever altered by war’s relentless grip while Louis XIV rises as Le Roi Soleil – France’s iconic monarch whose reign would shape European history for years to come. Maria Pita emerges as Spain’s courageous heroine whose death certificate immortalizes her bravery during a time of turmoil.