Explanation Collection

Ezekiels vision of chariot in sky and a hand in the clouds holding out a book to him, c.614 BC. Bible: Ezekiel II:9. One modern explanation is that Ezekiel, on of the four great Hebrew prophets

Christmas star as planetary conjunction. Artwork of a possible Christmas Star in the night sky of the year 7 BC. Traces of the planetary conjunction of Jupiter

Mannerheim line WWII
Lieutenant Platan, an officer from Helsinki in command of this sector, points forward into no mans land, explaining Finnish strategy during World War II in Finland

Arecibo message and decoded key C016 / 6817
Arecibo message and decoded key. Diagram showing the binary transmission (left) known as the Arecibo message, with the message decoded and labelled at centre and right

Launching of V2 rocket bombs by G. H. Davis
The launching of V2 rocket bombs during the Second World War: an official photograph and its explanation. On the left: a scene at Peenemunde, birthplace of the V2

18th Century astronomical diagrams. Historical diagrams describing various 18th Century theoretical systems used to describe the motion of the planets in our solar system

An illustration of parallax showing the apparent displacement of the finger when viewed with first one eye
5311240 An illustration of parallax showing the apparent displacement of the finger when viewed with first one eye and then the other, due to the different position from which it is observed

Diagram explaining the Christiaan Huygens' wave theory of light by refraction
5310316 Diagram explaining the Christiaan Huygens' wave theory of light by refraction; (add.info.: Diagram explaining the Christiaan Huygens' wave theory of light by refraction)

Diagram explaining why the observer observes his image to be diminished
5309417 Diagram explaining why the observer observes his image to be diminished; (add.info.: Diagram explaining why the observer observes his image to be diminished)

Ezekiel's vision of chariot in sky and a hand in the clouds holding out a book to him, c.614 BC
532117 Ezekiel's vision of chariot in sky and a hand in the clouds holding out a book to him, c.614 BC. Copperplate engraving 1804; (add.info.: Bible: Ezekiel II:9)

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, ruler of Afghanistan
530489 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, ruler of Afghanistan, being shown details of British guns during review at Gundamuck shortly after the signing of the Treaty of

"Face to Face": Effie Blount's Explanation, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Face to Face": Effie Blount's Explanation, 1862. Illustration to a short story by John Saunderss. From "Illustrated London News", 1862.

Map of the surroundings of Zandvliet, 1642. Creator: Willem Blaeu
Map of the surroundings of Zandvliet, 1642. The north on the left, the borders coloured, cities, buildings and flags indicated. At the top left Explanation of the symbols on the map

Air balloon and list of subscribers, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Air balloon and list of subscribers, 1700-1800

Mother and child playing at the beach, under a pier

Christopher Columbus before the Council at Salamanca, Spain, 1487. Columbus (1451-1506) making an unsuccessful attempt to persuade the council appointed by King Ferdinand II of Spain to fund his

Daltons table of atomic symbols, 1835. A table of atomic symbols from a lecture delivered by the English chemist John Dalton (1766-1844) at the Manchester Mechanics Institution, 19 October 1835

A La Suite d'un Article Signe: Boulimy
This sketch shows a group of four gentlemen interacting, visually representing the following caption, translated in English. Mr

The English Armada. Statement of causes which moved the chief commanders of the Navy of Her Most Excellent Majesty the Queen of England on the Voyage and Expedition to Portugal

An Electric Dog Cart(with details), 1888. Creator: Unknown
An Electric Dog Cart(with details), 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

A Meeting of the Licensing Committee of the London County Council (engraving)
1627533 A Meeting of the Licensing Committee of the London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Title-page of Reasons for Establishing the Colony of Georgia
PNP377457 Title-page of Reasons for Establishing the Colony of Georgia by James Oglethorpe, published in London, 1733 (print) by English School

Salvation (engraving)
2800277 Salvation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation. Illustration for Religious Emblems and Allegories by William Holmes (new edition)

The Strait and Narrow Gate (engraving)
2800275 The Strait and Narrow Gate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strait and Narrow Gate)

Carnal Security (engraving)
2800259 Carnal Security (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnal Security. Illustration for Religious Emblems and Allegories by William Holmes)

Divine Love and Justice (engraving)
2800254 Divine Love and Justice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Divine Love and Justice)

Spiritual Pride (engraving)
2800251 Spiritual Pride (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spiritual Pride. Illustration for Religious Emblems and Allegories by William Holmes)

Repentance (engraving)
2800247 Repentance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repentance. Illustration for Religious Emblems and Allegories by William Holmes (new edition)

Prudence and Foresight (engraving)
2800237 Prudence and Foresight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prudence and Foresight)

Unanimity (engraving)
2800234 Unanimity (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unanimity. Illustration for Religious Emblems and Allegories by William Holmes (new edition)

Walking by Faith (engraving)
2800232 Walking by Faith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walking by Faith. Illustration for Religious Emblems and Allegories by William Holmes)

The Sure Guide (engraving)
2800231 The Sure Guide (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sure Guide. Illustration for Religious Emblems and Allegories by William Holmes (new edition)

Passage through the Desert (engraving)
2800215 Passage through the Desert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passage through the Desert)

Past, Present, and Future (engraving)
2800210 Past, Present, and Future (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Past, Present, and Future)

In Search Of The Homeless, In Milan To Take Them To The New Free Dormitories (Colour Litho)
2798614 In Search Of The Homeless, In Milan To Take Them To The New Free Dormitories (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Search Of The Homeless)

Comic postcard, Father and son, facts of life Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Father and son in the garden Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Father and son, shop window Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Father and son discuss evolution Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Father and son watch golfers Date: 20th century

Marriage (colour litho)
3095615 Marriage (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage. Mariage. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme)

Absolution (colour litho)
3095609 Absolution (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Absolution. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by)

Perfect contrition (colour litho)
3095607 Perfect contrition (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perfect contrition. Contrition parfaite)

A Christian family (colour litho)
3095572 A Christian family (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christian family. La famille Chretienne)

Imperfect contrition (colour litho)
3095605 Imperfect contrition (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperfect contrition. Contrition imparfaite)

Actual Grace (colour litho)
3095597 Actual Grace (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Actual grace. Grace actuelle)

Hope (colour litho)
3095586 Hope (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hope. L Esperance. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by)

Superiors and inferiors (colour litho)
3095577 Superiors and inferiors (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Superiors and inferiors. Superieurs et inferieurs)

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"Unraveling the Mysteries: Explaining Extraordinary Phenomena throughout History" The Christmas star, a celestial spectacle that mesmerized humanity, was actually a rare planetary conjunction. The Mannerheim Line of WWII, an impenetrable defense barrier, demanded an explanation for its strategic significance. Ezekiel's vision of a chariot in the sky and a hand holding out a book left scholars pondering its symbolic meaning. Decoding the Arecibo message's key C016/6817 revealed intricate knowledge embedded within interstellar communication. 18th-century astronomical diagrams provided astronomers with visual explanations of celestial bodies' movements. G. H. Davis' launching of V2 rocket bombs required thorough explanations to understand their devastating impact during wartime. "A La Suite d'un Article Signé: Boulimy, " an enigmatic title that begged for clarification and understanding. The English Armada's failed invasion prompted historians to seek explanations behind this significant naval defeat. Kaiser Wilhelm II's telegram to President Wilson held crucial information requiring interpretation during World War I negotiations. Captivating minds at Salamanca in 1487, Christopher Columbus presented his ambitious plans before the Council, seeking approval and explanation for his proposed voyage across uncharted seas. Dalton's table of atomic symbols revolutionized chemistry by providing scientists with a systematic explanation of elements in 1835.