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JOSEPH CONRAD (1857-1924). Polish (naturalized British) writer

SOLZHENITSYN AND B├ûLL, 1974. Russian writer Alexander Solzehnitsyn (left) and German writer Heinrich B├Âll photographed outside B├Âlls residence in Langenbroich, West Germany, February 1974

COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE, 1414. Bohemian religious reformer Jan Hus (c1369-1415) at the Council of Constance, 1414. Wood engraving, 19th century

JEAN PARISOT DE LA VALETTE (1494-1568). French born Grand Master of the Knights of Malta. Copper engraving, French, early 18th century

CHARLEMAGNE (742-814). King of the Franks, 768-814, and Emperor of the West, 800-814. Wood engraving, German, 19th century, after a painting, c1512, by Albrecht Durer

STRING QUARTET, 1846. Wood engraving, English, 1846

ST. JUSTIN (c100-c165). Also known as Saint Justin Martyr. Greek theologian. Color engraving, French, 1584

COLORADO: MINING, 1874. A mountainside in Colorado honeycombed by silver mines. Wood engraving, American, 1874

GONZALO JIMENEZ DE QUESADA (1500?-?1579). Spanish conquistador. Spanish engraving, 1728

ZEUS. Wood engraving of a Roman marble copy of the lost 4th century B. C. original Greek sculpture
ZEUS. Wood engraving of a Roman marble copy of the lost 4th century B.C. original Greek sculpture

PEDRO de AMPUDIA (fl. 1840). Mexican general. Line engraving, 19th century

PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A. D. ). Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer: colored line engraving, French
PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A.D.). Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer: colored line engraving, French, 1584

Imam Shamil (possibly someone dressed up to represent him as he died in 1871) - Political and religious leader of the Muslim tribes of the Northern Caucasus

Tudor Cottage vegetable garden, Walton, Essex
Standing in the vegetable garden of Tudor Cottage, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, a bowler hatted and bearded gentleman proudly displays one of his marrows, while a woman stands on the path. circa 1900

David Lloyd George, British Prime Minister, WW1
David Lloyd George (1863-1945), British Prime Minister, with others during the First World War. The bearded man on the far left is Albert Thomas, French Minister for Munitions. Date: circa 1916

MAURICE RAVEL (1875-1937). French composer. In his pyjamas. Portrait by Achille Ouvre, 1909

HENRI MATISSE (1869-1954). French painter

LOUIS PASTEUR (1822-1895). French chemist and microbiologist. Photographed by Nadar in 1889

VLADIMIR LENIN (1870-1924). Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov Lenin. Russian Communist leader. Photographed in Moscow, March 1919

Navy Mixture tobacco, 1925
Players Navy Mixture tobacco rectangular 3-D counter card. On the back panel are two galleons in full sail flying English flags

Democritus / Blake / Rubens
DEMOCRITUS Greek philosopher

Mikhail Bakunin
MIKHAIL ALEKSANDROVICH BAKUNIN Russian anarchist and writer

Musicians playing the Sitar and Tabla on the banks of the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

Bagot goat at Cotswold Farm Park - The Farm Park houses a large collection of rare breeds of cattle, sheep
MAB-31 Bagot goat at Cotswold Farm Park Gloucestershire, UK The Farm Park houses a large collection of rare breeds of cattle, sheep, goats and poultry adjacent to a working farm in Temple Guiting

Democritus / Day / Rome
DEMOCRITUS Greek philosopher

Titus Salt / Col Lith
SIR TITUS SALT Manufacturer and philanthropist

Josephin Peladan / Pcard
JOSEPHIN PELADAN French writer, occultist and eccentric

Da Vinci / Self / London
LEONARDO DA VINCI Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer and scientist

William Booth / Engraving
GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH English religious leader and founder of Salvation Army

William Morris / Day With
WILLIAM MORRIS English poet and artist

Sir Francis Drake / Goldar
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE English Admiral

Darwin / Basket Chair
CHARLES DARWIN English naturalist sitting in a chair

SOCRATES (470 - 399 BC)
SOCRATES Greek philosopher

W Kevis, Colwyn Bay
Date: 1886 Photographer: Walter Kevis Walter Kevis Collection West Sussex Record Office Reference No: Kevis 1/K69

Eric Gill, sculptor and printmaker, at work
Arthur Eric Rowton Gill (1882 - 1940), English sculptor, printmaker and typeface designer, at work, using a magnifying glass. Date: 1930

Santa Claus with presents on a Danish Christmas postcard
Santa Claus with presents and tree on a Danish Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Santa Claus riding a horse on a French Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Saint Denis of Paris. 3rd century AD. Engraving. Colored
Saint Denis of Paris (3rd century AD). Bishop of Paris. Colored engraving. 19th century

Socrates (470-399 BC). Bust
Socrates (470-399 BC). Athenian philosopher. Bust. Marble. Roman copy of 2nd century after a greek original of 4th century. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Caricature of Lord Salisbury, Conservative party leader
Caricature of Lord Salisbury (Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, 1830-1903), the newly appointed Conservative party leader

Cheery Families - Mr Fin the Fishmonger. 1890s

Trollopes - Sambourne
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) English novelist: a satire on his Barsetshire series of novels

Samuel Plimsoll, politician
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL Politician, responsible for introducing the Plimsoll Line to regulate the loading of ships Date: 1824 - 1898

Firefighters in costume for an entertaining evening
Men and women in costume for an entertaining evening at Stoke Newington Fire Station, 17 March 1920. Date: 1920

Bearded lady engraving 1857
Rank, johannes - The human being. 1 - 1894

D. H. LAWRENCE (1885-1930). English writer; photographed in the 1920s by Nickolas Muray
D.H. LAWRENCE (1885-1930). English writer; photographed in the 1920s by Nickolas Muray

IVAN SERGEEVICH TURGENEV (1818-1883). Russian writer: oil over a photograph, n. d
IVAN SERGEEVICH TURGENEV (1818-1883). Russian writer: oil over a photograph, n.d

WILLIAM GILBERT GRACE (1848-1915). English cricketer. Caricature lithograph, 1877, by Spy (Sir Leslie Ward)

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"The Timeless Symbol of Power and Wisdom: The Beard" Throughout history, the beard has been a prominent feature that symbolizes various qualities such as strength, wisdom, and leadership. From ancient times to modern days, notable figures have sported beards that have become iconic representations of their character. Take a glimpse into the past with the bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. His majestic beard reflects his authority and intellectual prowess, reminding us of his influential reign during the second century AD. Moving forward in time, we encounter the Boxer of Quirinal or Terme Boxer statue. Despite its battered appearance, this masterpiece showcases an impressive facial hair style worn by athletes in ancient Rome - a testament to their resilience and determination. In religious artistry, Jesus Healing The Sick portrays Christ's compassionate nature while sporting a humble yet dignified beard. This depiction emphasizes his divine power combined with human empathy. Shifting gears to more recent history, Malcolm X emerges as an emblematic figure known for his activism and advocacy for civil rights. His full beard exudes confidence and defiance against societal norms - a visual representation of his unwavering commitment towards justice. Not limited to humans alone, even animals like the Bearded Dragon possess distinctive features that resemble facial hair patterns found on men. These reptiles showcase nature's creativity in bestowing unique attributes upon different species. The painting Moses by Millais captures another captivating moment where hands are raised in awe-inspiring reverence. Moses' flowing white beard signifies age-old wisdom as he leads his people through trials toward liberation from oppression. Grigori Rasputin's enigmatic persona is accentuated by his long untamed beard which adds an air of mystery surrounding him during Russia's tumultuous era at the turn of the 20th century. General Ulysses S. Grant stands tall amidst The American Civil War with an authoritative presence emphasized by his distinguished facial hair style – reflecting his resolute leadership and strategic brilliance.