Highest Collection (page 5)

Puig Major, Mallorca, Spain. Puig Major (1445 metres) is the highest mountain on the island of Mallorca

Ace of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Grossglockner, Hohe Tauern, Austria, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons
Grossglockner, Hohe Tauern, Austria, c1900s. Grossgluckner is the tallest mountain in Austria. The Hohe Tauern, the highest range of the Alps east of the Brenner Pass

Heiligenblut and Grossglockner, Austria, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons
Heiligenblut and Grossglockner, Austria, c1900s. Grossgluckner is the highest mountain in Austria. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The tallest obelisk in Egypt, in the temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The tallest obelisk in Egypt, in the temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. As it now stands, the great obelisk is 97.5 feet high and 8.5 feet square at the base, being the largest now in Egypt

The electric light at Hell Gate, New York, 1885. The highest electric light in the world. Illustration from the The Graphic, (23 May 1885)

The Brocken, or Blocksberg, Harz Mountains, Germany, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

The Burj Khalifa Dubai, a Futuristic Modern Design Structure, the Burj Khalifa was completed in 2010 and is the worlds tallest building, Dubai, UAE

Petronas Twin Towers skyscrapers, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Walpurgis Night
On WALPURGISNACHT, the eve of May Day, witches gather on the Brocken, the highest point of Germanys Harz Mountains, for their Spring Sabbat

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill Winston
EDITORIAL Winston Churchill decorated with France's highest military honour, The Medaille Militaire, in the courtyard of the Invalides, Paris, France, 1947

Newcastle County Down Northern Ireland Irish
Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. The Strand and Slieve Donard seen here in the 19th century. From Around The Coast

King George V awarding a soldier the Victoria Cross, Britains highest honour to courage, during WWI. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

View of Mount Everest from Dawn Kathmandu to Everest Flight over the Himalayas, Nepal
View of Mount Everest/Sagarmatha from a window on Dawn Kathmandu to Everest Flight over the Himalayas; Himalayas, Nepal

Beachy Head, East Sussex, England, seen here in the 19th century. The cliff is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain. From English Pictures, published 1890

Landscape of the highest mountain in Germany (Zugspitze) in the distance, on an early morning in autumn, view from Tirol, Austria

Italian side of Mont Blanc, Aosta Valley, Italy
Rugged peaks of snow-covered mountains, Italian side of Mont Blanc; Courmayeur, Valle D Aosta, Italy

Palmyra Tadmor Highest tower-tombs 1900 Syria
Palmyra (Tadmor). Highest one of the tower-tombs 1900, Syria, Tadmur

Petty Officer Ernest Herbert Pitcher Vc, 1888 A

View From Cadillac Mountain At Sunrise, Acadia National Park, Maine, U. S. A
View From Cadillac Mountain At Sunrise, Acadia National Park, Maine, U.S.A

Mount Olympus, The Highest Mountain In Greece, Located In The Olympus Range On The Border Between Thessaly And Macedonia; Greece

The Burj Khalifa Dubai, elevated view across Sheikh Zayed Road and Financial Centre Road Interchange, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, elevated view of the new Dubai skyline, the Burj Khalifa, modern architecture and skyscrappers on Sheikh Zayed Road

Marshal Joffre talking to General Pershing
Pershing became the highest ranking military officer in American history up to that time. WW1 Date: circa 1917

Canadian Cemetery Beny sur Mer Normandy
The cemetery sits on the highest point for some miles & has two watch towers from which excellent views can be gained towards Juno Beach where the Canadians came ashore

Portrait of Don Ramon Satue, 1823, by Francisco de Goya (174
Francisco de Goya (1746-1828). Spanish painter and printmaker. Portrait of Don Ramon Satue, 1823. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Theodor Osterkamp, German pilot and fighter ace
Theodor " Theo" Osterkamp (1892-1975), German pilot and highest scoring fighter ace with the Imperial Naval Air Service. Seen here sitting on the portside wheel of his Fokker EV 156/18

Stela E in Quirigua, Guatemala, Guatemala
Ruins of Quirigua, an ancient Maya archaeological site in the department of Izabal in south-eastern Guatemala. The monuments at Quirigua include unusually large stelae elaborately carved from single

Walkway of the Notre Dame de la Garde Lifts, Marseille
Marseille, France - The walkway leading from the Ascenseurs (lifts) leading up to the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica. This ornate Neo-Byzantine church is situated at the highest natural point in

Battle of Stalingrad Memorial
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad) - The Battle of Stalingrad Memorial (fought during World War Two between August - January 1942/43)

Animals of Mount Everest, 1924
Illustration showing Mount Everest and the wildlife seen there in 1924. The highest permanent human habitation was at 17, 000 feet; the highest plant-life about 18

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, elevated view of the new Dubai skyline, the Burj Khalifa, modern architecture and skyscrappers on Sheikh Zayed Road

The Burj Khalifa Dubai, elevated view across Sheikh Zayed Road and Financial Centre Road Interchange, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE

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"Reaching New Heights: From Tenerife to Mount Everest, Exploring the World's Highest Wonders" Embark on a captivating journey through history and nature as we delve into some of the highest achievements and landmarks that have left their mark on our world. Starting with Tenerife, this satellite image showcases the breathtaking beauty of Spain's highest peak, Mount Teide. Its majestic presence stands tall amidst an oceanic backdrop, reminding us of nature's awe-inspiring power. Stepping back in time to 1932, cricket enthusiasts witnessed a record-breaking moment when Don Bradman scored his iconic 334 runs against England at Headingley Cricket Ground. This extraordinary feat still holds its place as one of the highest individual scores in Test cricket history. Crossing continents to Colorado, USA, we encounter the Royal Gorge Bridge - an engineering marvel suspended high above Arkansas River. With its dizzying height and stunning views below, it offers visitors an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other. Intriguing tales from mountaineering expeditions take us back to 1924 when George Mallory and Andrew Irvine embarked on their ill-fated quest to conquer Mount Everest. Their daring pursuit for glory remains etched in history as they aimed for new heights that had never been reached before. Remembered as "The Red Baron, " Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen soared through skies during World War I as Germany's top ace pilot. His unmatched aerial victories elevated him to legendary status while showcasing human courage at its highest level. Venturing into Wales brings us face-to-face with The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for being the tallest navigable aqueduct ever built. Spanning over 300 meters across the Dee Valley, it is a testament to human ingenuity reaching incredible heights. Scotland proudly boasts Ben Nevis - standing tall at 1, 345 meters, it is the highest peak in the British Isles.