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"Unveiling the Uncharted: A Journey through the Eyes of Explorers" Embarking on daring expeditions, these intrepid explorers have left an indelible mark on history

Background imageExplorer Collection: Jules Dumont d'Urville

Jules Dumont d'Urville
3586042 Jules Dumont d'Urville; (add.info.: Portrait of Jules Sebastien Cesar Dumont d'Urville (1790-1842) a French explorer, naval officer, and rear admiral

Background imageExplorer Collection: SS Roosevelt, American steamship launched 1905 built for Robert Pearys polar explora

SS Roosevelt, American steamship launched 1905 built for Robert Pearys polar explora..., 1909 (photo)
8782681 SS Roosevelt, American steamship launched 1905 built for Robert Pearys polar explora..., 1909 (photo) by Peary, Robert Edwin (1856-1920); (add.info.: SS Roosevelt)

Background imageExplorer Collection: Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506)

Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506)
AIS5334390 Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506) before the Catholic kings (Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon)

Background imageExplorer Collection: Illustration by Ferat of Jules Verne's novel 'The Mysterious Island'

Illustration by Ferat of Jules Verne's novel "The Mysterious Island"
PCT4260842 Illustration by Ferat of Jules Verne's novel "The Mysterious Island". Explosion of the volcano, the characters are projected into the air

Background imageExplorer Collection: Celebre explorers - Chromo (chromolithography early 20th century)

Celebre explorers - Chromo (chromolithography early 20th century) has the glory of British Protestant explorer
PCT4294283 Celebre explorers - Chromo (chromolithography early 20th century) has the glory of British Protestant explorer and missionary David Livingstone (1813-1873)

Background imageExplorer Collection: Nikolay Przhevalsky, 19th century (engraving)

Nikolay Przhevalsky, 19th century (engraving)
3733570 Nikolay Przhevalsky, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Nikolay Przhevalsky (1839-1888) a Russian geographer and renowned explorer of Central and East Asia

Background imageExplorer Collection: Humphry Davy (1778 - 1829). British chemist and physicist, portrait and expedition - chromo., deb

Humphry Davy (1778 - 1829). British chemist and physicist, portrait and expedition - chromo., deb. 20th century
LSE4107950 Humphry Davy (1778 - 1829). British chemist and physicist, portrait and expedition - chromo., deb. 20th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Humphry Davy (1778 - 1829)

Background imageExplorer Collection: Dr MIQUEL Alexis - 1756-1838, French explorer and doctor of La Guadeloupe and Martinique. 1841

Dr MIQUEL Alexis - 1756-1838, French explorer and doctor of La Guadeloupe and Martinique. 1841
JAB4120150 Dr MIQUEL Alexis - 1756-1838, French explorer and doctor of La Guadeloupe and Martinique. 1841; (add.info.: Dr MIQUEL Alexis - 1756-1838)

Background imageExplorer Collection: Zebulon PIKE (1779-1813), American General and Explorer, American War of Independence. Engraving

Zebulon PIKE (1779-1813), American General and Explorer, American War of Independence. Engraving
JAB4121289 Zebulon PIKE (1779-1813), American General and Explorer, American War of Independence. Engraving; (add.info.: Zebulon PIKE (1779-1813), American General and Explorer

Background imageExplorer Collection: James COOK (1728-1779), English navigator, explorer and cartographer

James COOK (1728-1779), English navigator, explorer and cartographer
JAB4121236 James COOK (1728-1779), English navigator, explorer and cartographer.; (add.info.: James COOK (1728-1779), English navigator, explorer and cartographer.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imageExplorer Collection: Walton Hall, the home of Charles Waterton

Walton Hall, the home of Charles Waterton
3586438 Walton Hall, the home of Charles Waterton; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Walton Hall, the home of Charles Waterton (1782-1865) an English naturalist and explorer

Background imageExplorer Collection: Amerigo Vespucci

Amerigo Vespucci
3586020 Amerigo Vespucci; (add.info.: Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) an Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartographer. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageExplorer Collection: The burial of William John Wills

The burial of William John Wills
3585962 The burial of William John Wills; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the burial of William John Wills (1834-1861) a British surveyor

Background imageExplorer Collection: A Moroccan soldier on horseback attacking an enemy a, and Ali Bey traveling on horseback b

A Moroccan soldier on horseback attacking an enemy a, and Ali Bey traveling on horseback b
FLO4723202 A Moroccan soldier on horseback attacking an enemy a, and Ali Bey traveling on horseback b. Illustration by Michallon from (Domingo Badia y Leblich)

Background imageExplorer Collection: French explorers visiting a temple on Hawai Island. Illustration from Voyage Around the World (1824)

French explorers visiting a temple on Hawai Island. Illustration from Voyage Around the World (1824)
FLO4636365 French explorers visiting a temple on Hawai Island. Illustration from Voyage Around the World (1824) by Louis de Freycinet (1779-1842)

Background imageExplorer Collection: French explorers and botanist in the ruins of a chamarro site of stone pillars on Rota Island

French explorers and botanist in the ruins of a chamarro site of stone pillars on Rota Island (Mariana Islands, USA)
FLO4636301 French explorers and botanist in the ruins of a chamarro site of stone pillars on Rota Island (Mariana Islands, USA)

Background imageExplorer Collection: French explorers visiting a house on chamarro stilts, on the island of Guam (Mariana Islands)

French explorers visiting a house on chamarro stilts, on the island of Guam (Mariana Islands, USA), women cook
FLO4636260 French explorers visiting a house on chamarro stilts, on the island of Guam (Mariana Islands, USA), women cook

Background imageExplorer Collection: Portrait of Robert Schomburgk (1804-1865), Victorian ichthyologist, zoologist and diplomat

Portrait of Robert Schomburgk (1804-1865), Victorian ichthyologist, zoologist and diplomat
FLO4649959 Portrait of Robert Schomburgk (1804-1865), Victorian ichthyologist, zoologist and diplomat. Steel engraving by Freeman from Robert Schomburg's Fishes of Guiana

Background imageExplorer Collection: After part of an original Icelandic manuscript known as the Flatey Book, from The Flatey Book pub

After part of an original Icelandic manuscript known as the Flatey Book, from The Flatey Book pub
3742758 After part of an original Icelandic manuscript known as the Flatey Book, from The Flatey Book pub. by the Norrcena Society

Background imageExplorer Collection: Portrait of Francis Drake (Franciscus Draco Nobilissimus Angliae Eques)

Portrait of Francis Drake (Franciscus Draco Nobilissimus Angliae Eques, Rei Nauticae ac Bellicae Peritissimus)
MMM5478531 Portrait of Francis Drake (Franciscus Draco Nobilissimus Angliae Eques, Rei Nauticae ac Bellicae Peritissimus) (1542-1596)

Background imageExplorer Collection: A view of Niagara Falls

A view of Niagara Falls
5307692 A view of Niagara Falls.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a view of Niagara Falls by Louis Hennepin. Louis Hennepin (1626-1704)

Background imageExplorer Collection: Prince Henry the Navigator

Prince Henry the Navigator
6266274 Prince Henry the Navigator; (add.info.: Infante D. Henrique of Portugal, Duke of Viseu, aka Prince Henry the Navigator, 1394-1460. Son of King Jo£o of Portugal)

Background imageExplorer Collection: An English explorer (print)

An English explorer (print)
5616272 An English explorer (print); (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting an English explorer. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageExplorer Collection: Isabel, Lady Burton, 1831- 1896, nee Isabel Arundell

Isabel, Lady Burton, 1831- 1896, nee Isabel Arundell
5614384 Isabel, Lady Burton, 1831- 1896, nee Isabel Arundell; (add.info.: Isabel, Lady Burton, 1831- 1896, nee Isabel Arundell)

Background imageExplorer Collection: James Cook

James Cook
5308290 James Cook.; (add.info.: Portrait of James Cook (1728-1779) a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. Dated 19th century

Background imageExplorer Collection: Indians astonished by the eclipse of the moon

Indians astonished by the eclipse of the moon
5308258 Indians astonished by the eclipse of the moon.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Indians astonished by the eclipse of the moon, which was foretold by Christopher Columbus)

Background imageExplorer Collection: Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson, Chief of the Scientific Staff, 1916 (card)

Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson, Chief of the Scientific Staff, 1916 (card)
7295706 Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson, Chief of the Scientific Staff, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 4)

Background imageExplorer Collection: 1786-1847, Sir John Franklin, british navy officer and explorer, in search the, Northwest Passage

1786-1847, Sir John Franklin, british navy officer and explorer, in search the, Northwest Passage
7295191 1786-1847, Sir John Franklin, british navy officer and explorer, in search the, Northwest Passage, Canadian arctic waterway (ship "Erebus")

Background imageExplorer Collection: Admiral John Lort Stokes (1812-1885), c.1879 (oil on canvas)

Admiral John Lort Stokes (1812-1885), c.1879 (oil on canvas)
7295337 Admiral John Lort Stokes (1812-1885), c.1879 (oil on canvas) by Pearce, Stephen (1819-1904); 143.2x118.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageExplorer Collection: The landing at Tanna (Tana), one of the New Hebrides, 1775-76 (oil on panel)

The landing at Tanna (Tana), one of the New Hebrides, 1775-76 (oil on panel)
7295304 The landing at Tanna (Tana), one of the New Hebrides, 1775-76 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageExplorer Collection: Qalasirssuaq (Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua), c.1851 (oil, canvas)

Qalasirssuaq (Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua), c.1851 (oil, canvas)
7295744 Qalasirssuaq (Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua), c.1851 (oil, canvas) by British School, (19th century); 63.4x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageExplorer Collection: Polar clothing displayed as complete outfit comprising, Overtrousers, Parka hood, Fox fur mittens

Polar clothing displayed as complete outfit comprising, Overtrousers, Parka hood, Fox fur mittens, Ski boots
7295743 Polar clothing displayed as complete outfit comprising, Overtrousers, Parka hood, Fox fur mittens, Ski boots, and Snow goggles, 1911-14 (wool); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageExplorer Collection: Scott's last message to the Nation, 20th century (etching)

Scott's last message to the Nation, 20th century (etching)
7295551 Scott's last message to the Nation, 20th century (etching) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 58.2x46 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageExplorer Collection: Nelson encountering a bear, c.1854 (grey wash, heightened with white, watercolour, graphite)

Nelson encountering a bear, c.1854 (grey wash, heightened with white, watercolour, graphite)
7295548 Nelson encountering a bear, c.1854 (grey wash, heightened with white, watercolour, graphite) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 45.1x32.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageExplorer Collection: Passage of the ' Col des Sables' (Ellis Daba) (on the horizon Dourga Nor Lake)

Passage of the " Col des Sables" (Ellis Daba) (on the horizon Dourga Nor Lake)
CSO4986369 Passage of the " Col des Sables" (Ellis Daba) (on the horizon Dourga Nor Lake), September 15 - Mission to North-West Mongolia - Album of the mission of the commander of Bouillane

Background imageExplorer Collection: Mission Camp on the Left Bank of Bogdo Gol, September 3 - Mission to North West Mongolia - Album

Mission Camp on the Left Bank of Bogdo Gol, September 3 - Mission to North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of
CSO4986340 Mission Camp on the Left Bank of Bogdo Gol, September 3 - Mission to North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of Bouillane de Lacoste commander in 1909 in Mongolia

Background imageExplorer Collection: The mission caravan at the passage of a pass (in the foreground stone engraved on granite)

The mission caravan at the passage of a pass (in the foreground stone engraved on granite)
CSO4986176 The mission caravan at the passage of a pass (in the foreground stone engraved on granite), July 24 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of Bouillane de Lacoste

Background imageExplorer Collection: Kocho Tsaidam: turning the stele of Bilgha Kaghan to print the 4th face (July 12)

Kocho Tsaidam: turning the stele of Bilgha Kaghan to print the 4th face (July 12)
CSO4986135 Kocho Tsaidam: turning the stele of Bilgha Kaghan to print the 4th face (July 12) - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of Bouillane de Lacoste commander in 1909 in

Background imageExplorer Collection: The last camp in Mongolian territory, October 18 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of

The last camp in Mongolian territory, October 18 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of
CSO4986578 The last camp in Mongolian territory, October 18 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of the commander of Bouillane de Lacoste in 1909 in Mongolia

Background imageExplorer Collection: A halt among the peasants, October 29 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of

A halt among the peasants, October 29 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of the commander of
CSO4986576 A halt among the peasants, October 29 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of the commander of Bouillane de Lacoste in 1909 in Mongolia

Background imageExplorer Collection: Mission camp in Altai at the foot of the Tachounto Pass (-29 degres)

Mission camp in Altai at the foot of the Tachounto Pass (-29 degres), October 16 - Mission in North West Mongolia
CSO4986555 Mission camp in Altai at the foot of the Tachounto Pass (-29 degres), October 16 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of the commander of Bouillane de Lacoste in 1909 in

Background imageExplorer Collection: Juan Sebastian Elcano aka Juan Sebastian del Cano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles

Juan Sebastian Elcano aka Juan Sebastian del Cano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid
3473300 Juan Sebastian Elcano aka Juan Sebastian del Cano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Background imageExplorer Collection: Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa

Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa
FLO4722861 Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa. Among the huts, wagons and tents, a huge fire roasts elephant meat

Background imageExplorer Collection: A Caravel

A Caravel
3330649 A Caravel; (add.info.: Woodblock print of a Caravel, a small, highly manoeuvrable sailing ship developed in the 15th Century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast)

Background imageExplorer Collection: A Caravel, 15th century (print)

A Caravel, 15th century (print)
3330728 A Caravel, 15th century (print); (add.info.: Woodblock print of a Caravel, a small, highly manoeuvrable sailing ship developed in the 15th Century by the Portuguese to explore along the West)

Background imageExplorer Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh's Conquest of the City of St Joseph in the Isle of Trinidad

Sir Walter Raleigh's Conquest of the City of St Joseph in the Isle of Trinidad
3329529 Sir Walter Raleigh's Conquest of the City of St Joseph in the Isle of Trinidad; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Sir Walter Raleigh's Conquest of the City of St Joseph in the Isle of)

Background imageExplorer Collection: Ferdinand Magellan's ship The Nao Victoria, which took part in the expedition in 1519 to

Ferdinand Magellan's ship The Nao Victoria, which took part in the expedition in 1519 to circumnavigate the earth
3058539 Ferdinand Magellan's ship The Nao Victoria, which took part in the expedition in 1519 to circumnavigate the earth

Background imageExplorer Collection: The expedition to Port Edgmont, Falkland Islands - MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809)

The expedition to Port Edgmont, Falkland Islands - MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809)
CUL4873759 The expedition to Port Edgmont, Falkland Islands - MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; RAVENET, Juan (1766). Malaspina Expedition (1789-1794)



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"Unveiling the Uncharted: A Journey through the Eyes of Explorers" Embarking on daring expeditions, these intrepid explorers have left an indelible mark on history. Sir Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, etched his name in the annals of adventure as he stood triumphantly alongside Tenzing Norgay near Mount Everest's summit on that fateful day in 1953. Centuries earlier, Vasco da Gama's arrival in India opened up new frontiers for trade and exploration. His audacious voyage paved the way for future adventurers to follow suit. Meanwhile, aboard HMS Beagle, Charles Darwin embarked on a transformative journey that would forever alter our understanding of life itself. The British Empire's world map from the 19th century serves as a testament to their insatiable thirst for discovery. It depicts vast territories conquered by brave souls who ventured into uncharted territories with unwavering determination. Even advertisements became platforms to celebrate explorers' feats; Captain Robert Falcon Scott graced Fry's Cocoa adverts after his ill-fated expedition to Antarctica. His story stands as a poignant reminder of both triumph and tragedy intertwined within exploration. In 1969, Apollo 17 astronaut Buzz Aldrin took humanity's giant leap onto the moon's surface alongside Neil Armstrong—captured forever in his visor is Earth gazing back at them—a symbol of mankind transcending earthly boundaries. Sir Richard Francis Burton fearlessly delved into unknown cultures during his travels across Africa and Asia—an explorer driven by curiosity and an insatiable desire for knowledge. Maps tracing these journeys illuminate Africa’s vastness while showcasing how countless pioneers traversed its untamed landscapes. These cartographic marvels serve as testaments to human resilience against nature’s formidable challenges. Lastly, astronauts standing upon lunar soil gaze back at Earth—a humbling sight that reminds us all of our shared humanity and the boundless possibilities that lie beyond our terrestrial confines.