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The Imagine Mosaic memorial to John Lennon who lived nearby at the Dakota Building, Strawberry Fields, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Welcome to Las Vegas sign, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, North America

Diagram showing the spectral class and luminosity of stars. The diagram was named The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram, or the H-R diagram for short

BALFOUR DECLARATION, 1917. The letter written by British Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour to Lord Rothschild on November 2, 1917

Giant Pangolin Manis gigantea carrying young on tail, illustration
Giant Pangolin (Manis gigantea) carrying young on its tail, illustration

TITANIC: FIRST CLASS TICKET. First class ticket for the Titanic held by the Reverand Stuart Holden, who never used the ticket because his wife became ill the day before the Titanic steamed off on its

WORLD WAR I: UNCLE SAM. James Montgomery Flaggs famous I Want You U. S. Army recruiting poster of 1918
WORLD WAR I: UNCLE SAM. James Montgomery Flaggs famous I Want You U.S. Army recruiting poster of 1918, used again in every subsequent American war

WWII: POSTER, c1943. Attack with me says Potato Pete. Lithograph, c1943

Human brain anatomy, lateral view

Multi directional signpost, John O Groats, Caithness, Highland Region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

English poster for Hampstead Railway Non-Stop Services, 1910
LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1910. English poster for Hampstead Railway Non-Stop Services, 1910

LANGLAND: PIERS PLOWMAN. A manuscript page from the Middle English poem The Vision of Piers Plowman by William Langland, c1375

STUDEBAKER AD, 1959. Studebaker automobile advertisement from an American magazine, 1959

SIDESHOW POSTER, c1949. Circus sideshow poster by Nieman Eisman, featuring Celesta Geyer, known as Jolly Dolly Dimple, c1949

WORKERS & FARMERS POSTER. From Workers to Farmers... Thanks! Poster, 1944, by Ben Shahn for the Congress of Industrial Organizations to encourage united political action by labor

Be yourself gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

The Dance of Death (1493) by Michael Wolgemut, from the Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. Colored engraving

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. The more we are together, the more uncomfortable we ll be - please pass along the platform. Poster by Fougasse promoting proper etiquette on the London Underground, 1944

Blue mountain bike

Pier entrance, Imperial Beach, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America

Vintage World War II poster featuring a fedora and an Army helmet. It reads: The more you keep information under your hat - the safer heall be under his! Careless Talk Costs Lives

LUTHER: THESES, 1517. The 95 theses which German religious reformer Martin Luther nailed to the church door at Wittenberg, Germany, on 31 October 1517

West Kirby Marine Lake, Wirral, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Text of The Gettysburg Address delivered by Abraham Lincoln on 19 November 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg on the site of the American Civil War battle with

Llanfair PG (Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch) Station, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Advertisement for meat from the American Meat Institute, 1945
AD: MEAT, 1945. Advertisement for meat from the American Meat Institute, 1945

President Andrew Jackson destroying the Bank of the United States. Lithograph cartoon, 1828
ANDREW JACKSON (1828). President Andrew Jackson destroying the Bank of the United States. Lithograph cartoon, 1828

London Fire Engine Establishment, list of fire stations
Formed in 1833, the LFEE took over firefighting in London from the various Insurance Company fire brigades. It had 19 fire stations and its headquarters was located at Watling Street, City of London

JAMES JOYCE (1882-1941). Irish writer. Caricature of Leopold Bloom, drawn in Myron C. Nuttings studio in the 1920s. The Greek line is the beginning of the Odyssey, Tell me, Muse

Puffing Devil locomotive, artwork
Puffing Devil locomotive. Diagrams and text explaining Richard Trevithicks (1771-1833) Puffing Devil steam locomotive. This full-size locomotive, which was built in 1801

JEEP STATION WAGON, 1947. Willys-Overland Jeep Station Wagon advertisement from an American magazine, 1947
JEEP STATION WAGON, 1947. Willys-Overland " Jeep" Station Wagon advertisement from an American magazine, 1947

WORLD WAR I: U. S. NAVY. Gee!! I Wish I Were a Man, I d Join the Navy. American World War I recruiting poster, 1917
WORLD WAR I: U.S. NAVY. Gee!! I Wish I Were a Man, I d Join the Navy. American World War I recruiting poster, 1917, by Howard Chandler Christy

Ipswich Suffolk UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Trust your journey gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

WW2 poster, Don t be fuel-ish
WW2 poster, The worker who left the lights on -- Don t be fuel-ish. Wasted electricity means less fuel to make the weapons we need for victory

WWI Poster, Remember Scarborough
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Remember Scarborough! Great Britains resolve to crush the German Barbarians. Enlist Now! Date: 1915

17th century city, plan of Augsburg, Germany
Typical fortifications and references. Rich in details, beautifully aged paperPublished by J. Stockdale, Piccadilly 1800

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please pass down the car - someday, you might want to get in yourself! Poster by Fougasse promoting proper etiquette on the London Underground, 1944

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please have your ticket ready at the barrier. Poster by Fougasse promoting proper etiquette on the London Underground, 1944

Map of Scandinavia

FRANCE: VICHY, c1920. Lithograph by Roger Broders, c1920

Colorful Prayer Flags at Mount Everest base camp
Colorful Prayer Flags and balloons at Mount Everest base camp in Tibet, China

Superior view of human brain with colored lobes and labels

SEPHIROTIC TREE OF LIFE. Illustration from Portae Lucis, 1516, by Paul Ricci

Famous multi directional signpost, John O Groats, Caithness, Highland Region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Vintage Army Nurse Corps Poster WWII
Vintage army nurse corps poster WWII

Rye Beach, New Hampshire Postcard. ca. 1903, Rye Beach, New Hampshire Postcard

Underground Golders Green London public transport, color engraving, 1900s
Posters, England, 20th century. Underground Golders Green. London public transport, color engraving, early 1900s

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"From Ancient Scrolls to Modern Messages: The Power of Text" Text has played a significant role in various aspects of human history and culture. In Jewish prayers, the Torah scroll takes center stage during the ritual of Torah reading, symbolizing tradition and spirituality. This sacred object connects generations and serves as a guide for religious practices. Moving to Europe, we encounter Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154. Through intricate text and illustrations, this map provided valuable geographical knowledge during medieval times, shaping our understanding of the world. Fast forward to 1960s America, where political sentiments were expressed through powerful posters. An anti-Nixon poster questioned his trustworthiness with the provocative question: "Would YOU buy a used car from this man?" Such visual texts reflected public distrust towards Richard Nixon during his presidential campaign. In another American poster from 1911, a capitalist pyramid was depicted as an expression of socialist ideology. This thought-provoking image aimed to critique economic disparities by highlighting how wealth is concentrated at the top. During World War II, Winston Churchill's speech inspired resilience against adversity. A powerful poster featuring his words - "We shall not flag" - served as a rallying cry that united people in their fight for freedom and victory. The arts also embraced text as seen in Gilbert & Sullivan's first production poster for H. M. S Pinafore in 1878 or Puccini's Tosca poster from 1900. These captivating visuals combined with textual elements invited audiences into enchanting worlds created by these renowned composers and has been instrumental in advocating for human rights throughout history. Eleanor Roosevelt holding a Universal Declaration of Human Rights poster exemplified her dedication to equality and justice during her time as First Lady. Beyond politics and activism lies Hollywood Hills' iconic sign standing tall amidst nature's beauty—a symbol recognized worldwide thanks to its textual representation on countless screens over decades—an emblematic landmark representing dreams realized and stories told. Even ancient civilizations recognized the power of text.