Discoveries Collection

The hollow head of the Sphinx, Egypt
Remarkable discoveries within the Sphinx: the temple within its hollow head. Professor G. A. Reisners interesting discoveries. A diagrammatic view of hidden temples and a stairway inside the Sphinx

Science / Gillray Satire
New Discoveries in Pneumaticks! A satire on the Royal Institution: Thomas Young experiments on Hippisley, Humphry Davy at the bellows, Rumford by the door

Cave art paintings, prehistoric discovery
A cave painting of small brown and red stags with horses, composed in Greek style, between two large black bull heads. Cave art discoveries in the Dordogne were by the Aurignacians who sought refuge

Carlos Villoch / SpecialistStock
Thistlegorm wreck and diver. Egypt, Red Sea

Overton World Map / 1670
A new and accurate map of the world drawn according to the best and late discoveries of 1670

Claude Bernard
CLAUDE BERNARD French physiologist who made important medical discoveries

Lecture on Stephen Grays discoveries in electricity
A lecture at the Charterhouse, London on Stephen Grays discoveries in electricity. In the early eighteenth century, Gray demonstrated that charges of electricity could be conducted by some materials

Maps / Americas 1540
Map showing the discoveries by explorers during the first half-century after Columbus : note the confusion of India, Japan (Zipangri) and China (Cathay), & the Hesperides

Egyptian Dress / Vionnet
Black dress by Madeleine Vionnet inspired by recent archaeological discoveries in Egypt: tubular long bodice with horizontal bands, gored skirt with handkerchief hem

Palaeanthropus of Palestine
A reconstruction drawing of Palaeanthropus of Palestine based on discoveries made in the Valley of the Caves at the foot of Mount Carmel during an archaeological expedition led by Dorothy Garrod Date

Roman remains found in the City, London
Discoveries form 19th century excavations at Camomile Street and Bishopsgate. The remains were unearthed after the removal of a number of old buildings

Russian Discoveries, 1775
2902732 Russian Discoveries, 1775; (add.info.: Russian discoveries from the map published by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Portugal, Lisbon, Santa Maria de Belem, Age of Discoveries monument

Florida, South Florida, Tequesta Beach, Coral Cove Park, rocks in ocean

Rhode Island, Newport, Brenton Point State Park, Portuguese Discovery Monument on the southern tip of Aquidneck Island

Torre de Belem (Belem Tower), in the Tagus river, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 16th century in Portuguese Manueline Style at twilight

Captain Ross pursuing his discoveries at Cape Garry - The Guide to Knowledge edited W. Pinnock, 1833 Date: 1833

Story of the Prophet Moses, the Discovery of Moses as a Baby in a Basket on the River, Painting by Sebastian Bourdon
1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, baby, baskets, belief, bible stories, biblical, black, black-and-white, black-white, body of water, children, christian, contemporary, copy

The Manueline Window (Janela do Capitulo), Convent of Order of Christ, Tomar, 1510-1513 (stone)
IND52978 The Manueline Window (Janela do Capitulo), Convent of Order of Christ, Tomar, 1510-1513 (stone) by Arruda, Diogo de (before 1490-1531); Convent of the Knights of Christ, Tomar

The Forbidden Hinterland of Tripoli, Discoveries in the Unknown Sahara (b / w photo)
1629216 The Forbidden Hinterland of Tripoli, Discoveries in the Unknown Sahara (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

DDE-90034605
Portugal, Lisbon. Belem Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Belem district of Lisbon. Date: 26/08/2005

DDE-90034604
Portugal, Lisbon. Belem Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Belem district of Lisbon. Date: 26/08/2005

DDE-90034509
Monument of the Discoveries, Lisbon, Portugal Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90034508
Tagus River view of the historic Lisbon skyline, Lisbon, Portugal Date: 12/08/2006

Voyages from Asia to America, for Completing the Discoveries of the North West Coast of America
3666907 Voyages from Asia to America, for Completing the Discoveries of the North West Coast of America, London: Thomas Jefferys, 1761 (hand-coloured engraving) by Muller

Apparatus employed in the manufacture and purification of coal gas (litho)
3643740 Apparatus employed in the manufacture and purification of coal gas (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

George Stephenson moulding an engine (colour litho)
3643733 George Stephenson moulding an engine (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Stephenson moulding an engine)

Balloon ascent from Crystal Palace (litho)
3643741 Balloon ascent from Crystal Palace (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloon ascent from Crystal Palace)

A modern railway station (colour litho)
3643734 A modern railway station (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern railway station)

Columbus explaining his discoveries to Ferdinand and Isabella (engraving)
6003628 Columbus explaining his discoveries to Ferdinand and Isabella (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Recent Discoveries at St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)
1059839 Recent Discoveries at St Pauls Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Discoveries at St Pauls Cathedral)

The Recent Discoveries in Egypt, the Procession returning with the Treasures to Dashur (litho)
1039091 The Recent Discoveries in Egypt, the Procession returning with the Treasures to Dashur (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Recent Discoveries at Pompeii (engraving)
1624190 Recent Discoveries at Pompeii (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Discoveries at Pompeii)

The Recent Discoveries of Gold near Dolgelly, Wales (engraving)
1037864 The Recent Discoveries of Gold near Dolgelly, Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Discoveries of Gold near Dolgelly, Wales)

Prehistoric Man, Discoveries by the Prince of Monaco at Mentone (b / w photo)
1629664 Prehistoric Man, Discoveries by the Prince of Monaco at Mentone (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric Man)

Recent Discoveries in the Roman Forum (litho)
1628418 Recent Discoveries in the Roman Forum (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Discoveries in the Roman Forum)

Robert Stephenson, Britannia Tubular Bridge (colour litho)
976721 Robert Stephenson, Britannia Tubular Bridge (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Stephenson, Britannia Tubular Bridge)

Professor Finsen, Finsen Lamp (colour litho)
976719 Professor Finsen, Finsen Lamp (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Finsen, Finsen Lamp)

Mr Louis Brennan, CB, Mono Rail (colour litho)
976718 Mr Louis Brennan, CB, Mono Rail (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Louis Brennan, CB, Mono Rail)

Lord Kelvin, Patent Standard Compass (colour litho)
976716 Lord Kelvin, Patent Standard Compass (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Kelvin, Patent Standard Compass)

McCormick, Reaping Machine (colour litho)
976712 McCormick, Reaping Machine (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: McCormick, Reaping Machine)

Samuel Finley Breese Morse, Electric Telegraph (colour litho)
976710 Samuel Finley Breese Morse, Electric Telegraph (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Finley Breese Morse, Electric Telegraph)

Sir James Dewar, Liquid Air (colour litho)
976709 Sir James Dewar, Liquid Air (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir James Dewar, Liquid Air)

The discoveries at the Aelian Bridge in Rome (b / w photo)
1064252 The discoveries at the Aelian Bridge in Rome (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The discoveries at the Aelian Bridge in Rome)

Dr Schiemann giving an account of his discoveries at Mycenae before the Society of Antiquaries at Burlington House
585273 Dr Schiemann giving an account of his discoveries at Mycenae before the Society of Antiquaries at Burlington House (engraving) by English School

Francois Arago and a meteor visible at midday (chromolitho)
735996 Francois Arago and a meteor visible at midday (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Arago and a meteor visible at midday)

Eclairage Electrique Par Le Reflecteur Million (engraving)
2817680 Eclairage Electrique Par Le Reflecteur Million (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eclairage Electrique Par Le Reflecteur Million)

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Discoveries: From Ancient Art to Modern Marvels" Embarking on a journey through time, we delve into the realm that have shaped our understanding of the world. Science and satire intertwine as we uncover remarkable tales from various corners of history. In the depths of caves, where darkness once prevailed, vivid strokes etched by prehistoric hands reveal humanity's earliest artistic expressions. These cave art paintings serve as windows into our ancestors' minds, offering glimpses into their beliefs and daily lives. Fast forward to 1670 when John Overton crafted a masterpiece known as the Overton World Map. This intricate cartographic marvel showcased an evolving perception of Earth's geography and opened new horizons for exploration. Carlos Villoch's lens captures moments frozen in time, immortalizing archaeological wonders like the hollow head of the Sphinx in Egypt. Its enigmatic gaze whispers secrets yet to be unraveled by modern scholars. Venturing further back, we encounter Palaeanthropus of Palestine—a groundbreaking discovery shedding light on human evolution. The fossilized remains unearthed provide valuable insights into our ancient past and ignite curiosity about our origins. Revolutionary breakthroughs also emerge from scientific endeavors such as Stephen Gray's lecture on electricity discoveries. His pioneering work paved the way for harnessing this invisible force that now powers our modern world. Maps become gateways to uncharted territories; they hold stories within their lines. Maps depicting America in 1540 transport us back to a time when European explorers embarked on daring voyages across vast oceans, forever altering history's course. Egyptian dress designs by Vionnet pay homage to timeless elegance inspired by Tutankhamen himself—an emblematic figure whose tomb revealed treasures beyond imagination and sparked renewed fascination with ancient Egypt. Claude Bernard stands tall among pioneers who revolutionized medicine through rigorous experimentation and observation—his contributions shaping modern physiology and laying foundations for future medical breakthroughs.