Explored Collection

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)
Photograph of Sir Richard Francis Burton, the English explorer, linguist and diplomat. A master of up to 30 languages, Burton made a pilgrimage to Mecca disguised as a Pathan in 1853

The Greely Arctic Expedition at its farthest point North, 18
Engraving showing members of the American Meteorological Expedition of 1881-4 taking their position, with a sextant, at the farthest point North they reached. Led by Lt

Vasco Nunez De Balboa
VASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA Spanish explorer Explored Colombian coast and discovered Pacific Ocean 1513

Map of Veragua showing coastline explored by Christopher Columbus on his fourth voyage, in 1502
2915330 Map of Veragua showing coastline explored by Christopher Columbus on his fourth voyage, in 1502. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R

Antoine Lumiere
Charles Antoine Lumiere (1840-1911). One of the greatest scientific innovators who explored the possibilities of light in motion photography

Ground Plan of the Town of Naukratis, as explored by Mr Petrie (engraving)
1614364 Ground Plan of the Town of Naukratis, as explored by Mr Petrie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground Plan of the Town of Naukratis)

Preserved Yorkshire Trench - Boesinge
This was first explored in February 1992 by a local group called The Diggers. Gradually an important trench and dug-out system was uncovered

The Route explored by Captains Speke and Grant, showing the Outfall of the Nile from the Victoria Nyanza Lake
1102568 The Route explored by Captains Speke and Grant, showing the Outfall of the Nile from the Victoria Nyanza Lake (engraving) by English School

Viking Longship
A Viking Longship heading across the sea to plunder and conquer... Date: circa 12th century

Site of the Temple of Diana at Ephesus, explored by the late Mr J T Wood (engraving)
1626963 Site of the Temple of Diana at Ephesus, explored by the late Mr J T Wood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Site of the Temple of Diana at Ephesus)

Mr H M Stanleys Anglo-American Expedition for the Exploration of Central Africa, Map of the Region Explored (engraving)
1049911 Mr H M Stanleys Anglo-American Expedition for the Exploration of Central Africa, Map of the Region Explored (engraving) by English School

Treasure Island of Trinidad (engraving)
1047326 Treasure Island of Trinidad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Treasure Island of Trinidad)

First communication with the natives of Prince Regents Bay. John Ross explored Prince Regents Bay in north-west Greenland during his 1818 expedition

Benares Remains ancient brick tower Sarnath explored
Benares; The Remains of an ancient brick tower at Sarnath, explored by General Cunningham; Attributed to Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Surnuth, Uttar Pradesh, India

Visit to Madeira - Calheta - View on South Coast
Black and white lantern slide of Calheta, view on the South Coast - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira. Boswell Collection. Calheta is a municipality on the southwest coast of Madeira

Charles Preuss
CHARLES PREUSS German-born cartographer, botanist and artist in America, working with Fremont to make important maps of the newly-explored West. Date: 1803 - 1864

Studies Allegories Love 1570-75 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

poet standing crowned laurel leaning stone 1620-21
Artokoloro

Drinkers 1861 Oil wood 14 3 / 8 x 11 36. 5 27. 9 cm
Artokoloro

Women Preparing Sashimi Edo period 1615-1868
Artokoloro

Black Lion Wharf 1859 Etching fourth state four
Artokoloro

William Balfour Baikie (engraving)
XJF384073 William Balfour Baikie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr. William Balfour Baikie (1824-64) Scottish explorer

Samuel Baker, 1865 (b / w photo)
XJF384071 Samuel Baker, 1865 (b/w photo) by Maull & Fox (fl.1850-60); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Samuel Baker (1821-93) English explorer; he discovered Lake Albert

Trinidad Island, Recently Explored for Treasure Supposed to have been Hidden by Pirates, Engraving 1890

SS Discovery
circa 1905: SS Discovery commanded the National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1904) which explored the Ross Sea area and discovered King Edward VII Land

Children pond-dipping with nets in river, Fairham Brook, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, August

David Livingstone (1813-183) Scottish missionary and explorer. During African travels explored the Zambesi and discovered Victoria Falls.Livingstone, weak with fever

Henry Walter Bates (1825-92) English traveller and naturalist who, with Alfred Russell Wallace, explored the Amazon (1848-1859). Bates, with native help, capturing an alligator on the River Amazon

(Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich) Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) German naturalist. Humboldts interests included geophysics, geology and botany, and he is sometimes called the founder of ecology

Sandstone statues of Rameses (Ramses) II (ruled c1304-c1273 BC) outside entrance to main temple at Abu Simbel (Abu Sunbul). Temple dedicated to sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) English naturalist and traveller: friend of Alfred Russell Wallace with whom he explored the Amazon 1848-59. Mimicry: Polymorphism. Wood engraving New York, 1892

The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson. Henry Hudson (c. 1560 - 1611ja) English sea explorer and navigator in the early 17th century

Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-1894) English explorer in Central Africa, born at Radipole near Weymouth, Dorset. Camerons expedition to Africa (1872-1875). His party being attacked by a buffalo

Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) American explorer who, with his friend William Clark, in 1804-1806 explored the unknown territories west of the Mississippi River

Frederick George Jackson (1860-1938) British Arctic explorer. In 1893-1894 he explored the tundra of Siberia. Led the Jackson-Harmsworth expedition to Franz Joseph Land (1894-1897)

Trinidad Island, Recently Explored for Treasure Supposed to have been Hidden by Pirates, Engraving 1890

Mr George Smith of The British Museum
George Smith had explored the site of ancient Nineveh adding to our knowledge of the Assyrian Empire. He also translated the Gilgamesh epic

The Dutch Arctic Expedition at Zeeuwsche Uitkyk, North Spitz
Engraving showing members of the Dutch Arctic Expedition ashore at Zeeuwsche Uitkyk, North Spitzbergen during 1878. The expeditions schooner Willem Barents can be seen in the background

Roman Villa on the Isle of Wight
A discovery by Captain Thorpe of Yarbridge at Morton Farm, near Brading, Isle of Wight. The area was fully explored, exposing several chambers and decorative Roman tiles

Sir Richard Francis Burton disguised as a Pathan, c. 1853
Engraving of Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890), the English explorer, linguist and diplomat, disguised as a Pathan, c.1853

The Western Sledge Party of the British Arctic Expedition, 1
Engraving showing Western sledging party setting out from HMS Alert to explore the coast of Ellesmere Island, April 1876. Led by Lieutenant Aldrich this party explored 220 miles of the northern shore

The Dutch Arctic Exploration Ship Willem Barents, 1878
Engraving of the schooner Willem Barents in the drift ice, during the Dutch Arctic Expedition of 1878. This expedition, commanded by Lieutenant de Bruyne, explored Jan Mayen Island, Spitzbergen

Medallion of Mesmer
Friedrich Anton (Franz) Mesmer - depicted on a medallion. Mesmer was a German physicist who explored ideas on magnetic and gravitational influences on health

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"Unveiling the Unknown: Tales of Exploration and Discovery" Embarking on a journey into the realm of exploration, we delve into the captivating stories that have shaped our understanding of the world. From Sir Richard Francis Burton's audacious expeditions to Admiral Kolchak's Arctic conquests, these intrepid individuals pushed boundaries and expanded horizons. Vasco Nunez De Balboa's legendary trek through uncharted territories led him to become the first European to lay eyes upon the vast Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, Antoine Lumiere illuminated new realms with his pioneering advancements in cinematography. The meticulous excavations by Mr Petrie unearthed ancient mysteries, as depicted in the ground plan of Naukratis. Preserved Yorkshire Trenches bear witness to harrowing tales from World War I, reminding us of humanity's resilience amidst chaos. Captains Speke and Grant charted their way through treacherous terrains, revealing the Nile River's majestic outfall from Victoria Nyanza Lake. Viking longships sailed across tumultuous seas as they sought new lands for settlement and trade. Mr J T Wood unraveled secrets hidden within Ephesus' Temple of Diana, while Mr H M Stanley embarked on an Anglo-American expedition that unveiled Central Africa's enigmatic landscapes. The Treasure Island of Trinidad beckoned adventurers with its allure and untold riches. These explorers dared to venture beyond familiar shores, driven by an insatiable curiosity about our planet’s wonders. Their discoveries continue to inspire generations today – reminding us that there is always more waiting to be explored beyond what meets the eye.