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Laboratory of Naples'Aquarium. In the foreground, two men at work. Naples Acquarium. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930

Caltex gas station Trieste. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

A woman with a baby in her arms photographed on the steps of a boat Italy. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

View of the cliffs of Bonifacio, Corsica France Corsica, Bonifacio. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Animated view of a street of Randazzo in the province of Catania Randazzo. Date of Photograph:25/09//1907

Painter on a work scaffold Turin. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Town Hall in Montepulciano Montepulciano Piazza Grande Building, Building - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Group on a ladder during an excursion to Mount Etna Sicily Etna. Date of Photograph:17-18/09/1909

Portrait of a woman on a ladder during an excursion to Mount Etna Sicily Etna. Date of Photograph:17-18/09/1905

Group of people photographed while entering into a ground at the foot of Etna Sicily Etna. Date of Photograph:17-18/09/1905

Group of people within an area at the foot of Etna Sicily Etna. Date of Photograph:17-18/09/1905

Animated scene. In the background, a church and a clock tower, Italy Orvieto. Date of Photograph:18-19/04/1926

Portrait of a woman getting down a column, Turricchio Italy Turricchio. Date of Photograph:11/05/1924

Shimono Suwa (Tea House) and Fire Bell Nakasendo, Japan Japan Nakasendo. Date of Photograph:1890-1899

The summer palace of the governor of Algiers Algeria Algiers. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Portrait of a woman on a scale Livorno Island of Elba. Date of Photograph:08-09/1932

View from above of the stairway of the Grotto of Milk, in Bethlehem Israel Bethlehem. Date of Photograph:1880-1900

Street scene in an American town. The street is crowded towards the back by many people on the rooftop terraces of the houses. Other people are looking in the direction of the crowd America

Full-length portrait of an old man in shepherd's dress. He is resting his hands on a staff and looking straight ahead. Date of Photograph:1880 -1890 ca

A greeting postcard. A small girl dressed as a chimney sweep is sitting on a large sack against a painted backdrop of a snow-covered landscape. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca

Sales of radishes (radish) in Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Sales of radishes (radish) in Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Scene of rural life: men and women at work in front of a barn where hay is being stacked Italy. Date of Photograph:1850 -1865 ca

Bridge on the river Hugli in Calcutta, in India. There are many people and vehicles passing. In the background, a smokestack India Calcutta. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Clothes hanging in a neighborhood of New York United States New York. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

Inauguration of a construction company in Trieste Trieste. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1900

Worker installs a light sign United States. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Old woman seated on a wicker armchair on the veranda of a hut on Madeira Island Portugal Madeira. Date of Photograph:1880 -1900 ca

Stone house located in Rome environs, detail Italy. Date of Photograph:1872 ca

Pavilion being set up for the National Expo of Milan of 1881. The gabled iron and glass roof and the supporting piers are already complete

Mountain landscape. In the background, rocky mountains, in the foreground, two chalets.. Date of Photograph:1880-1900 ca

Compartment of a sleeping car of the international company Wagon Lits. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Stagnant waters of the Adige river, in Verona, with low-income houses along the banks and laundry hanging at the windows Verona. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca

Men digging in the rubble of the city of Bagnara Calabra after the disastrous earthquake of 1908 Bagnara Calabra. Date of Photograph:1909 ca

Bride and groom surrounded by guests on their wedding day. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

An old peasant holding a rake shown in front of the entrance to a farmhouse. A ladder is set against the wall of the house. Next to the entrance a few containers are lying on the grass

Genre scene showing Purgatory. At the center of the scene a saint standing behind a counter on which a pair of scales, symbol of justice, is carved; he is holding a tablet like those of the law

Farmers filling a small cistern, loaded on a wagon, with water. Date of Photograph:1860-1880 ca

Family album: a group of emigrants on the ship the "Avon" America. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

The Deposition from the Cross; a scene in the Passion Play held in Oberammergau Germany Munich, Oberammergau. Date of Photograph:1890

The New Sanctuary of Debra Bizen in Eritrea. In the foreground a group of natives in traditional dress. Date of Photograph:1880-1900 ca

Full-length portrait of a young woman in riding outfit. She is standing at the foot of a staircase surrounded by plants and holding a whip. Date of Photograph:1882-1890 ca

Passengers leaving the ferry at Portoferraio on the island of Elba Portoferraio. Date of Photograph:1955-1965 ca

Display pavilion of the Mexican Republic at the World's Fair of 1889 in Paris France Paris. Date of Photograph:1889 ca

Piazza San Marco in Venice by Night. In the background of the square the Museo Correr. At the sides the Procuratie Vecchie and Nuove

A lady with viewing glasses in hand. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Craftsman at work, surrounded by handcrafted metal objects and by tools. Date of Photograph:1879-1881

Workers building an airplane in an aeronautic workyard. Date of Photograph:1930-1935 ca

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"Ascending to the Divine: The Ladder of Saint John Climacus" In the realm of spiritual enlightenment, few have reached the pinnacle as Saint John Climacus did. As an Abbot of Mount Sinai in the 6th century, he crafted a metaphorical ladder that would guide souls towards heavenly ascent. This late 12th-century icon depicts St. John at the top rung, symbolizing his profound wisdom and connection with God. Meanwhile, across time and space, other ladders tell their own stories. In 1926-1927 London, an old pub on the River Thames witnessed laughter and camaraderie as locals climbed its wooden steps to enjoy pints and conversations that echoed through history. On Polkanuggo Quarry in Cornwall during 1903-1904, sturdy ladders were essential tools for miners seeking precious minerals deep within Earth's embrace. Each step taken was a testament to human resilience and determination. But not all they are meant for earthly endeavors alone. Zazel, known as the Human Cannonball, defied gravity itself by soaring through the air propelled by explosive force – her ladder becoming a launching pad into awe-inspiring heights. Even within iconic structures like Big Ben's clock face or towering oil rigs in Iran's deserts, ladders serve as gateways to hidden worlds where brave individuals venture daily. Firefighters battling infernos on Eagle Street or responding swiftly to serious house fires in Notting Hill rely on these trusty companions to ascend towards danger with unwavering courage. And then there are those unique instances where nature intertwines with human craftsmanship – Meoto-Iwa (Wedded Rocks) standing tall amidst crashing waves off Japan's coast beckon visitors who dare climb their sacred path towards unity and harmony. From ancient monastic teachings to bustling city streets or remote corners of our planet – each ladder holds significance beyond its physical form. They represent our innate desire for growth, progress, and connection.