Terrorism Collection

The destruction of York Minster, 1829 (engraving)
3103693 The destruction of York Minster, 1829 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The destruction of York Minster, 1829)

Harry Burton (engraving)
1044859 Harry Burton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Burton. Illustration for The Graphic)

India / Terrorism / 1913
A religious fanatic attacks the Viceroy of India as he passes through Dehli on an elephant

Explosion in Barcelona. Illustration in: Le Petit Parisien, France, Sept., 17, 1905 (print)
5674454 Explosion in Barcelona. Illustration in: Le Petit Parisien, France, Sept., 17, 1905 (print); (add.info.: Explosion of a bomb on the Rambla, Barcelona)

American women's league against alcoholism, 1901 (illustration)
2093145 American women's league against alcoholism, 1901 (illustration) by Meaulle, F. L (1844-1901) & Carrey (fl.1900); (add.info.: Illustration in: Le Petit Parisien, France, 10/03/1901. Coll)

Anti-French fighter, with a smoke bomb
2910804 Anti-French fighter, with a smoke bomb; (add.info.: 1808 Illustration of an anti-French fighter, with a smoke bomb in Spain during the occupation of Spain)

Arisitide Briand hit by a far right league activist, 1910 (print)
2093185 Arisitide Briand hit by a far right league activist, 1910 (print); (add.info.: France. Illustration in: Le Petit Parisien, 12/1910. Coll. Part. History. France)

Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott
527661 Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott, agent for Lord Erne's Mayo estates was one of the first victims

Sabotage of railways Illustration in: Le Petit Journal, France, Aug., 6, 1911 (print)
5674886 Sabotage of railways Illustration in: Le Petit Journal, France, Aug., 6, 1911 (print); (add.info.: Transport. Train)

Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott
527663 Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott, agent for Lord Erne's Mayo estates, was one of the first victims

James Stephens (1825-1901) the Fenian Headcentre, arrested in Dublin, November 1865. He escaped a fortnight later
527659 James Stephens (1825-1901) the Fenian Headcentre, arrested in Dublin, November 1865. He escaped a fortnight later. Engraving c1890; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott
527662 Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott, agent for Lord Erne's Mayo estates, was one of the first victims

W.D. Stephens, between c1915 and 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
W.D. Stephens, between c1915 and 1917. Shows William Dennison Stephens (1859-1944), a U.S. Representative and Governor of California.

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John Colbensen

Anarchist Conspirators in London - Arrest at Club Autonomie
Arrest at Club Autonomie - struggle to handcuff an anarchist. Date: 1894

A mourner knees in front of candles, flowers and Christmas tree balls at the Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, December 20, 2016

The castle of Ringmundtof, Livonia, plunder and fire by Russian anarchist revolutionaries. Russia, 1907
XEE4166203 The castle of Ringmundtof, Livonia, plunder and fire by Russian anarchist revolutionaries. Russia, 1907. In " La-Croix-Illustree", February 10, 1907

Assassination against Aristide Briand by Auguste Gizolme in the French Parliament, 1909 (print)
2093184 Assassination against Aristide Briand by Auguste Gizolme in the French Parliament, 1909 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: France)

One World Trade Center also known as Tower 1 and Freedom Tower, Manhattan, New York City
USA, New York City, Manhattan, One World Trade Center also known as Tower 1 and Freedom Tower

Dining room of the Winter Palace after the explosion, evening of February 17, 1880, 1880. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

German police officers guard a Christmas market in the Prenzlauer Berg district in Berlin
German police officers guard a Christmas market in the Prenzlauer Berg district in eastern Berlin, Germany, December 20, 2016

Flowers and placards are placed at the Christmas market in Berlin
Candles are refected in Christmas tree balls at the Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, December 20, 2016, one day after a truck ploughed into a crowded Christmas market in the German capital

A woman takes pictures of flowers placed near the Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, December 21, 2016, after a truck ploughed through a crowd at the Christmas market on Monday night

Brandenburg Gate is illuminated to commemorate the 12 killed victims of a truck that
Berlins famous landmark Brandenburg Gate is illuminated to commemorate the 12 killed victims of a truck that ploughed into a crowded Christmas market at Breitscheidplatz in Berlin, Germany

USA, Virginia, Arlington The Pentagon, Pentagon 911 Memorial, dawn

Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving)
3647613 Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris)

Arrest of Guy Fawkes during his attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament, the Gunpowder Plot, London
7147336 Arrest of Guy Fawkes during his attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament, the Gunpowder Plot, London, 1606 (engraving) by English School

Nihilism in Russia - Attempted assassination against the Aide de Camp, General Loris Melikoff (Loris-Melikoff)
XEE4147067 Nihilism in Russia - Attempted assassination against the Aide de Camp, General Loris Melikoff (Loris-Melikoff)

Napoleon has a miraculous escape from the explosion of a bomb, the machine infernale, on the Rue Saint-Nicaise, Paris
3100991 Napoleon has a miraculous escape from the explosion of a bomb, the machine infernale, on the Rue Saint-Nicaise, Paris, 24 December 1800 (colour litho) by Job

Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving)
7173335 Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800)

Illustration by Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931) in Psst... !, 1898-3-19 - A New Bomb - Antisemitism, Dreyfus Case
ICA4894191 Illustration by Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931) in Psst...!, 1898-3-19 - A New Bomb - Antisemitism, Dreyfus Case, Drains - Jewish - Drowning by Forain

Cover of L Assiette au Beurre, number 415, Satirical in Colors, 1909_3_13
ICA4913212 Cover of L Assiette au Beurre, number 415, Satirical in Colors, 1909_3_13 by Ostoya, Georges d (Dochinsky or Sochinsky) (1878-1937); (add.info.: Russia, Police, Repression)

En Irlande (engraving)
2783407 En Irlande (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Irlande. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 20 March 1881.); © Look and Learn

Terror in Russia, an attack in a third-class wagon near Moscow (colour litho)
2814917 Terror in Russia, an attack in a third-class wagon near Moscow (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terror in Russia)

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"Terrorism: A Dark Legacy of Destruction and Fear" From the IRA bombing of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster to the devastating destruction of York Minster in 1829, it has left its mark on history. This engraving captures the haunting aftermath, reminding us of the power these acts hold. But terrorism isn't limited to physical attacks alone; it can take various forms. The threat of biological hazards looms large, as seen in images like BUSN2A-00194 that depict scientists combating this silent enemy. Throughout time and across continents, it has reared its ugly head. In India during 1913, a nation mourned as innocent lives were lost to extremist ideologies. The Vickers Viscount stands as a symbol of resilience against such violence. Sometimes, terrorists resort to gruesome tactics, leaving behind chilling scenes like the body of a Malayan terrorist trussed to a stake—a stark reminder that their actions know no bounds. Yet amidst tragedy and despair, humanity's spirit shines through. As shown by a mourner kneeling before candles, flowers, and Christmas tree balls at Christmas time—symbols of hope—we refuse to let fear extinguish our light. The scars left by it can etched into landscapes forever altered. One World Trade Center rises defiantly from Manhattan's skyline—an enduring testament to resilience after September 11th—the day when terror struck close to home for many. Even historical records reveal moments when authorities thwarted anarchist conspirators in London or captured chilling snapshots like the dining room after an explosion at Russia's Winter Palace in 1880—a somber reminder that vigilance is crucial against those who seek chaos. In this battle against terror stood individuals like Sir Charles Tegart—a name synonymous with counterterrorism efforts—who dedicated his life defending innocent lives from harm's way. Terrorism may cast shadows over our world but we must remember that unity triumphs over division.