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"Being: A Tapestry of History, Courage, and Everyday Life" In the midst of chaos and conflict

Background imageBeing Collection: Les Diables Bleus - 21st Regiment of the Chasseurs Alpins

Les Diables Bleus - 21st Regiment of the Chasseurs Alpins
Les Diables Bleus - the 21st Regiment of the Chasseurs Alpins. A platoon on a mountain path by a stream. Pierre Comba (1859-1934)

Background imageBeing Collection: WW1 Soldiers Being Addressed, Crickhowell, Brecknockshire

WW1 Soldiers Being Addressed, Crickhowell, Brecknockshire
World War 1 Soldiers Being Addressed, Crickhowell, near Abergavenny, Brecknockshire, Wales. Showing the Bear Hotel Date: 1910s

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Inspiration 1 02
Emiliano Deificus

Background imageBeing Collection: Inspiration 1 01

Inspiration 1 01
Emiliano Deificus

Background imageBeing Collection: Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip visit the set of Coronation Street in the fictional town

Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip visit the set of Coronation Street in the fictional town of Weatherfield, Manchester, Wednesday 5th May 1982, as part of Her Majestys Golden Jubilee Tour

Background imageBeing Collection: Worker sorting colorful oil drums

Worker sorting colorful oil drums
Azim Khan Ronnie

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3673689

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3673672

Background imageBeing Collection: French Revolution-The Cult of the Supreme Being was a form of deism established in France by

French Revolution-The Cult of the Supreme Being was a form of deism established in France by Maximilien Robespierre
5314207 French Revolution-The Cult of the Supreme Being was a form of deism established in France by Maximilien Robespierre during the French Revolution by Dargent

Background imageBeing Collection: WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Clover

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Clover
The caption on the postcard is In Clover. Being In Clover meant that one is in a very happy state of mind. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

Background imageBeing Collection: Model of John Blenkinsops rack-rail engine

Model of John Blenkinsops rack-rail engine. Being a steam locomotive propelled by a toothed wheel engaging in a rack on one of the rails

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Together
Christophe Kiciak

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Slumdog
Tarek Zaïgouche

Background imageBeing Collection: Prince Charles, is interviewed by members of the welsh press

Prince Charles, is interviewed by members of the welsh press, regrading the upcoming 25th anniversary of his Investiture of the Prince of Wales (01/07/1969)

Background imageBeing Collection: Tony Blair MP, Labour Shadow Home Secretary and Member of Parliament for Sedgefield

Tony Blair MP, Labour Shadow Home Secretary and Member of Parliament for Sedgefield, pictured at home in Islington, London, Monday 13th June 1994

Background imageBeing Collection: Postwoman Barrett home to children and granny, 20th March 1942

Postwoman Barrett home to children and granny, 20th March 1942

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EyeUbiquitous_20107630
Vietnam, Mekong Delta, Cai Be, Passengers commuting on a small ferry boat

Background imageBeing Collection: Woman, children and christmas tree

Woman, children and christmas tree
Woman with children and a christmas tree, historical chromolithography, 1886

Background imageBeing Collection: The enslaved husband

The enslaved husband, woodcut by lucas van leyden, 16th century

Background imageBeing Collection: The Muscles Of The Human Body. From The Household Physician, Published Circa 1890

The Muscles Of The Human Body. From The Household Physician, Published Circa 1890

Background imageBeing Collection: Distribution Of Blood Vessels In The Human Body. Arteries Shown In Red, Veins In Blue

Distribution Of Blood Vessels In The Human Body. Arteries Shown In Red, Veins In Blue. From The Household Physician, Published Circa 1890

Background imageBeing Collection: The Human Skull. From The Household Physician, Published Circa 1890

The Human Skull. From The Household Physician, Published Circa 1890

Background imageBeing Collection: The Human Skeleton. From The Household Physician, Published Circa 1890

The Human Skeleton. From The Household Physician, Published Circa 1890

Background imageBeing Collection: Celebration Of The Supreme Being, 8 June 1794. From An Engraving By P. Jonnard

Celebration Of The Supreme Being, 8 June 1794. From An Engraving By P. Jonnard. From Histoire De La Revolution Francaise By Louis Blanc

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Les Diables Bleus - A patrol of WWI Chasseurs Alpins
Les Diables Bleus - A patrol of First World War Chasseurs Alpins resting on a mountain path. Pierre Comba (1859-1934). Pierre Comba Dedicated Himself To The Representation Of The French Military

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Les Diables Bleus - A group of WWI Chasseurs Alpins
Les Diables Bleus - A group of First World War Chasseurs Alpins in the Alps sheltering behind a large rock in a snowstorm.. Pierre Comba (1859-1934)

Background imageBeing Collection: Two Chasseurs of 27e Battalion de Chassuers Alpins resting

Two Chasseurs of 27e Battalion de Chassuers Alpins resting
Two Chasseurs of the 27e Battalion de Chassuers Alpins resting on a mountain path. Pierre Comba (1859-1934). Pierre Comba Dedicated Himself To The Representation Of The French Military

Background imageBeing Collection: Invitation to Drink

Invitation to Drink - Being invited to Join Revellers. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900

Background imageBeing Collection: Ind Coupe Brewery Double Diamond Being Enjoyed

Ind Coupe Brewery Double Diamond Being Enjoyed, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageBeing Collection: A Woman At War - WWI

A Woman At War - WWI
A Woman At War - Being experiences of an Army Signaller in France in 1917-1919 - 807, Unit 3, W.A.A.C. L Signals, A.P.O. 3, France. Published in Liverpool by Daily Post Printers, Wood Street. Book

Background imageBeing Collection: Chasseurs d Alpins (the Blue Devils) marching

Chasseurs d Alpins (the Blue Devils) marching
A company of the Chasseurs d Alpins (the Blue Devils) marching along a Mediterranean coastal road.. Pierre Comba (1859-1934)

Background imageBeing Collection: French Line Regiment patrolling a Mediterranean road

French Line Regiment patrolling a Mediterranean road
A company of a French Line Regiment patrolling a Mediterranean coastal road, c. 1914. Pierre Comba (1859-1934). Pierre Comba Dedicated Himself To The Representation Of The French Military

Background imageBeing Collection: Les Diables Bleus - a mountain camp of the Chasseurs Alpins

Les Diables Bleus - a mountain camp of the Chasseurs Alpins. Pierre Comba (1859-1934). Pierre Comba Dedicated Himself To The Representation Of The French Military, In Particular The Chasseurs Alpins



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"Being: A Tapestry of History, Courage, and Everyday Life" In the midst of chaos and conflict, Les Diables Bleus - the 21st Regiment of the Chasseurs Alpins - stand tall as a symbol of resilience. Their unwavering spirit echoes through time, from their valiant presence in World War I to their well-deserved moments of rest captured in vintage photographs. Amidst the clatter and colors of a bustling factory floor, a worker diligently sorts vibrant oil drums. Each drum carries its own story; an emblematic reminder that even mundane tasks hold significance when performed with dedication and purpose. The legacy continues as another group of Chasseurs Alpins from the 27e Battalion find solace in camaraderie during a momentary respite. In their eyes lies both weariness and determination; traits shared by countless heroes who have fought for freedom throughout history. From one era to another, we witness Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's visit to Coronation Street – a fictional town that mirrors our own society's trials and triumphs. Royalty gracing ordinary lives reminds us that being is not limited to grand gestures but also encompasses humble connections between people. During the French Revolution, Maximilien Robespierre established The Cult of the Supreme Being – an embodiment of deism aimed at unifying a fractured nation under common values. It serves as a testament that amidst turmoil, humans seek meaning beyond themselves. A glimpse into World War II-era humor reveals comic postcards like "In Clover, " offering lighthearted relief amidst dark times. Laughter becomes an act of defiance against adversity; proof that being resilient means finding joy even when circumstances seem bleak. John Blenkinsop's rack-rail engine model stands proudly as an engineering marvel—a tribute to human ingenuity transcending time itself. It represents how being innovative fuels progress throughout generations while honoring those who paved the way.