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L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery. How our gunners won the VC and silenced the fire of the German guns in face of overwhelming odds Retreat from Mons, 1st September 1914

The Strongest "
" The Strongest.". Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time

World War One Combatants - Map of Europe
The World War. World War One Combatants superimposed on a Map of Europe

Shanghai, international settlements 1932
Shanghai - the storm centre: an international settlement under the protection of fourteen powers, the chief scene of the Sino-Japanese conflict

The Unknown Warrior - scene at Westminster Abbey, 11th November 1920. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time

Hermes Trismegistus
The messenger of the gods, but here as HERMES TRISMEGISTUS (= thrice-greatest), perceived by Neoplatonists as the presiding deity of alchemy, possessing magical and oracular powers

Hermes Trismegistus
HERMES TRISMEGISTUS (= thrice- greatest), perceived by Neoplatonists as the presiding deity of alchemy, possessing magical and oracular powers

The Central Powers of WWI
With United Forces (the motto of Emperor Franz Josef I) - patriotic depiction of the Central Powers of WWI - Germany, Turkey and Austro-Hungary

WWI - The Central Powers - Propaganda - Harmony. The Central Powers consisted of Germany, Austro-Hungary and The Ottoman Empire up to 1915, when they were joined by The Kingdom of Bulgaria

King Victor Emmanuel III
Photographic portrait of Victor Emanuel III, King of Italy (1869-1947). A constitutional monarch, he defied parliamentary majorities in bringing Italy into World War I on the side of the Allies

Chanctonbury Ring - West Sussex, England. A notable landmark of West Sussex, surmounted by beech trees, and supposed by lovers of earth mysteries to possess supernatural powers

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey & allies
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918), pictured with Kaiser Wilhelm II, the King of Bulgaria and Franz Joseph of Austro-Hungary; the four rulers of the Central Powers in World War I

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey & allies
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918), pictured with Kaiser Wilhelm II, and Franz Joseph of Austro-Hungary; the three emperors of the Central Powers in World War I

Mocking Bird (Card)
(Mimus polyglottus) An American bird renowned for its vocal powers

Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). Engraving
Congress of Vienna. Conference of ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian statesman Metternich (1814-1815). Colored Engraving

Gordon Highlander interrogated by German Officers
I won t - After a raid on the British lines in Northern France, a Gordon Highlander is being interrogated by German Officers.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)

WW1 - German anti-British propaganda postcard - Caught and Trapped - a duplicitous British Army Officer is captured by the forces of the Central Powers trying to smuggle a machine gun to his men

Repulsing the famous Prussian guard at Ypres. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere, though the illustration was first done in 1914

The Farewell. Fortunino Matania, RI (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time

Kissing Blarney Stone
KISSING THE BLARNEY STONE Kiss the stone set into the wall of Blarney Castle by Cormac Macarthy in 1446, and you ll obtain wonderful powers of cajolery

Trans-Siberian Railway Terminus, Vladivostok, Russia
Trans-Siberian Railway, Vladivostok, Russia. In the wake of the Bolshevik Revolution, the port of Vladivostok in far eastern Russia was of great military importance for the Far Eastern Republic

Taking the wounded aboard a British ambulance train on the Western Front. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)

With the field guns on the Western Front. A visit to a British battery. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)

FILM STILL: FORD & POWERS. Harrison Ford and Lucille Powers in a scene from a silent film

Horus-Seth (2)
In some of his many forms, the falcon-god Horus takes on the attributes of other deities : here he is as HORUS-SETH, adding Seths formidable powers to his own

Constantinople - SMS Emden Hellmuth von Mucke
Survivors from the German Cruiser SMS Emden - a Captain (Hellmuth von Mucke), 3 officers and 30 men at Constantinople, Turkey - 5th May 1915

Rudi Schneider Tested
Austrian medium Rudi Schneider is tested in London by Harry Price and colleagues. The findings suggest psychic powers but are controversial

Proteus and Aristaeus
Proteus changes his shape to avoid using his oracular powers, but Aristaeus catches him unawares, binds him, and forces him to make revelations

Chanctonbury Ring
A notable landmark of West Sussex, surmounted by beech trees, and supposed by lovers of earth mysteries to possess supernatural powers

Cretan Insurrection
Once again, the Cretans rise against their Turkish rulers : this time, the great powers intervene : the island will be taken from the Turks and made an independent nation

Miserable Sunday
Between them, the holier-than- thou crowd, and the powers- that-be, combine to make Sunday miserable

Map of Europe showing WW2 alliances, September 1939
A map of Europe, colour-coded to represent the different alliances between nations shortly after the outbreak of war, September 1939

WW1 - Tug of War between the Allies and the Central Powers
WW1 Italian Propaganda Postcard - Tug of War between the leaders of the Allies and the Central Powers. From left: (Central Powers)

A type of magic square used to demonstrate the power of the mystical number 7
5311352 A type of magic square used to demonstrate the power of the mystical number 7. There are seven numbers per side and each side totals 175 which 7 x 25, and 2+5 = 7

Robert Koch (1843-1910) German bacteriologist and physician in his laboratory
530414 Robert Koch (1843-1910) German bacteriologist and physician in his laboratory. In 1890 Koch introduced Tuberculin which he thought was a cure for Tuberculosis

French illustration characterising France struggling to keep off the attentions of rival European powers 1905
5617198 French illustration characterising France struggling to keep off the attentions of rival European powers 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Three adder stones, also known as hag stones, witch stones, serpents eggs and snakes eggs. They are believed by some to have been formed by the secretions of snakes or adders

The Strongest.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time

WW1 - The German Kaiser, Wilhelm II (1859-1941) meets the Shaykh al-Islam (Urguplu Mustafa Hayri Efendi 1867-1922) (Elder of Islam, Master of Islam)

Cartoon, Honourable Ratio
Honourable Ratio: or, Naval Conversationsin London. Ratio 5:5:3, between Great Britain, United States of America and Japan. Date: 1934

Cartoon, The Veto Bill, by W H Toy. The new legislation was designed to limit the powers of veto of the House of Lords, and became law later the same year. 1911

Kaiser Wilhelm II with Sultan Reshad V - Istanbul, Turkey
WW1 - Kaiser Wilhelm II with Sultan Reshad V - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 1916

Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). Meeting of the eight major powers signatories of the Treaty of Paris. Litography

Angelique Cottin
ANGELIQUE COTTIN, electric girl of Bouvigny, is tested by Arago at the Observatoire de Paris; though her powers are failing, he is impressed Date: 1846

Cartoon, The Alliance Wheel, Uncle Sam and John Bull
Cartoon, The Alliance Wheel, Uncle Sam (Jonathan) and John Bull riding a tandem with maps as wheels - a satirical comment on the relationship between Britain and America Date: 1898

Official anti British First Boer War protest card
A conflict known also as the Transvaal Rebellion took place between the British and the Boers from 1880 to 1881 The south of Africa was overlaid with European powers competing for colonial territory

Cartoon, The Last of the Last Lines, WW1
Cartoon, The Last of the Last Lines. Showing a scarecrow version of Paul von Hindenburg holding a sword, with Kaiser Wilhelm and the Crown Prince on the right

Cartoon, Bread and Circuses, WW1
Cartoon, Bread and Circuses. The figure of Death kneels by his broken sword. He says he's done enough now, and would like some bread to eat. Date: 1916

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Unleashing the Power: A Journey through History and Mythology In a world filled with mysteries, there are certain forces that hold immense power. From the humble L Battery to the mighty Royal Horse Artillery, these entities have shaped history in ways unimaginable. They stand as symbols of strength and resilience. Among them, one stands out as "The Strongest. " World War One combatants battled fiercely across Europe, leaving behind scars etched on a map that would forever change the course of history. Amidst this chaos emerged an enigmatic figure known as The Unknown Warrior, whose poignant scene at Westminster Abbey still resonates today. Delving into ancient wisdom, we encounter Hermes Trismegistus - a legendary figure associated with incredible powers. His teachings continue to inspire seekers of knowledge even in modern times. During WWI, another kind of power took center stage - The Central Powers. Through their propaganda machine and quest for harmony amidst conflict, they sought to shape public opinion and control narratives. Meanwhile, King Victor Emmanuel III reigned over Italy during this tumultuous period. His decisions held great sway over the destiny of his nation and its people. Venturing into West Sussex's Chanctonbury Ring reveals an ethereal energy enveloping its surroundings – a testament to nature's own mysterious powers that captivate all who visit. On the other side of the globe, Sultan Mehmed V Reshad led Turkey and its allies through turbulent times. Their collective might echoed across borders as they fought for their vision of power and dominance. Amidst it all is Mocking Bird (Card), symbolizing adaptability and cunning – qualities essential when navigating treacherous paths towards achieving one's goals. Powers come in various forms; some tangible like batteries or artillery units while others reside within historical events or mythological figures like Hermes Trismegistus and can be wielded by nations or individuals alike but always leave an indelible mark on the world.