The Past Collection (page 6)

Illustration for Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print)
864134 Illustration for Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: "The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe)

Woolsorters, 1880 (engraving)
863954 Woolsorters, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Woolsorters. These workers, who were employed by a woolstapler, sorted the wool from various areas of the fleeces into separate batches)

The Theatre in Turkey, Pergamon/Bergama. 3rd Century BC (photo)
540393 The Theatre in Turkey, Pergamon/Bergama. 3rd Century BC (photo); Omniphoto/UIG.

Historical flag of the United States of America. A red bar was added to the Confederate national flag March 4, 1865
535161 Historical flag of the United States of America. A red bar was added to the Confederate national flag March 4, 1865

Historical flag of the United States of America. Stars and Bars, the first flag of the Confederate States of America
535152 Historical flag of the United States of America. Stars and Bars, the first flag of the Confederate States of America, March 15, 1861.; Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Temple E, Greek Doric in Italy, Sicily, Selinunte. 5th Century B.C (photo)
549367 Temple E, Greek Doric in Italy, Sicily, Selinunte. 5th Century B.C (photo); Omniphoto/UIG.

Map of London and Vicinity, 1902, c.1900 (engraving)
533273 Map of London and Vicinity, 1902, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of London, England, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Liverpool, Manchester, c.1900 (engraving)
533270 Map of Liverpool, Manchester, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Liverpool and Manchester, England, circa 1902)

Map of Norway and Sweden, c.1900 (engraving)
532971 Map of Norway and Sweden, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Norway, Sweden, with insets of Kristianiafjord and Stockholm, circa 1902)

Map of Scotland, c.1900 (engraving)
532936 Map of Scotland, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the central part of Scotland, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of northern Illinois, c.1900 (engraving)
533173 Map of northern Illinois, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the northern part of Illinois, United States, circa 1902)

Map of Yosemite Valley, c.1900 (engraving)
532892 Map of Yosemite Valley, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Yosemite Valley, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of South Carolina with inset of Charleston, c.1900 (engraving)
533136 Map of South Carolina with inset of Charleston, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing the historical boundaries of South Carolina, United States, with an inset map of Charleston)

Map of Yellowstone National Park, c.1900 (engraving)
532887 Map of Yellowstone National Park, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Yellowstone National Park, highlighting major mountain ranges and other features, circa 1900)

Map of Vienna, c.1900 (engraving)
532881 Map of Vienna, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Vienna, Austria, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of St. Petersburg, c.1900 (engraving)
532866 Map of St. Petersburg, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of St. Petersburg, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Vermont and New Hampshire, c.1900 (engraving)
533091 Map of Vermont and New Hampshire, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing the historical boundaries of Vermont and New Hampshire, United States, circa 1902)

Map of New York City, c.1900 (engraving)
532804 Map of New York City, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of New York City, with an inset of the Hudson River from Yonkers to Kingston, circa 1900)

Map of Ontario, Canada, c.1900 (engraving)
533076 Map of Ontario, Canada, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Ontario, Canada, with an inset of Toronto, circa 1902)

Map of Amsterdam, c.1900 (engraving)
532699 Map of Amsterdam, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the city of Amsterdam, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Carson City with Virginia City and Reno, c.1900 (engraving)
533459 Map of Carson City with Virginia City and Reno, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Reno, Carson City, and Virginia City, Nevada, circa 1902)

Map of St. Marys River and Sault Ste. Marie, MI, c.1900 (engraving)
533450 Map of St. Marys River and Sault Ste. Marie, MI, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of St. Marys River and Sault Ste)

Map of Jersey City, Paterson and Newark, c.1900 (engraving)
533430 Map of Jersey City, Paterson and Newark, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Jersey City, Newark, and Paterson, New Jersey, circa 1902)

Map of Quebec, c.1900 (engraving)
533412 Map of Quebec, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Quebec, Canada, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Cape Town, c.1900 (engraving)
533400 Map of Cape Town, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Cape Town, South Africa, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of the Liu-Kiu Islands and Formosa, c.1900 (engraving)
533335 Map of the Liu-Kiu Islands and Formosa, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Historical map of Southern part of Japan, Liu-Kiu Islands and Formosa with inset map of Bonin and Sulphur Islands)

Map of Naples, c.1900 (engraving)
533313 Map of Naples, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Naples, Italy, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Kristianiafjord, Kristiania, c.1900 (engraving)
533309 Map of Kristianiafjord, Kristiania, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway, circa 1902

Map of the Canary Islands, c.1900 (engraving)
533299 Map of the Canary Islands, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Canary Islands (Spanish), circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of the Isle of Man, c.1900 (engraving)
533276 Map of the Isle of Man, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Isle of Man, United Kingdom, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Russia showing historical boundaries of Russia in Europe with Poland and Finland, circa 1902
532992 Map of Russia showing historical boundaries of Russia in Europe with Poland and Finland, circa 1902; (add.info.: Map showing historical boundaries of Russia in Europe with Poland and Finland)

Map of Italy with Sicily and Naples, c.1900 (engraving)
532989 Map of Italy with Sicily and Naples, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of central and southern Italy with insets map of Sicily and Naples, circa 1902)

Map of Denmark, c.1900 (engraving)
532967 Map of Denmark, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Denmark, with insets of Iceland, Copenhagen, and the Faeroe Islands, circa 1902)

Map of Wisconsin, c.1900 (engraving)
533185 Map of Wisconsin, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Wisconsin, United States, with an inset map of Milwaukee and the Waukesha Lake Region, circa 1902)

Map of the northern part of Michigan, c.1900 (engraving)
533181 Map of the northern part of Michigan, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the northern part of Michigan, United States, with inset maps of St)

Map of England, c.1900 (engraving)
532930 Map of England, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of England, with Cornwall, Devonshire, Dorset, and an inset of the Channel Islands, circa 1902)

Map of southern Ohio, c.1900 (engraving)
533168 Map of southern Ohio, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the southern part of Ohio, United States, with inset maps of Cincinnati and Cleveland, circa 1902)

Map of England, c.1900 (engraving)
532911 Map of England, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of England with Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Westmorland, circa 1902)

Map of Mississippi, c.1900 (engraving)
533154 Map of Mississippi, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Mississippi, United States, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Georgia, c.1900 (engraving)
533139 Map of Georgia, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Georgia, United States, with inset maps of Savannah and Chickamauga National Park, circa 1902)

Map of Yosemite National Park, c.1900 (engraving)
532890 Map of Yosemite National Park, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Yosemite National Park, highlighting major parks and other features, circa 1900)

Map of Maryland and Delaware, c.1900 (engraving)
533120 Map of Maryland and Delaware, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Maryland and Delaware, inset maps of District of Columbia and Baltimore, circa 1902)

Map of New York State, c.1900 (engraving)
533105 Map of New York State, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of north and eastern New York State, United States, circa 1902)

Map of Connecticut and Rhode Island, c.1900 (engraving)
533101 Map of Connecticut and Rhode Island, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Connecticut and Rhode Island, United States, with an inset of Newport, circa 1902)

Map of Central Panama, c.1900 (engraving)
532816 Map of Central Panama, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of central Panama, highlighting the proposed route of the Panama Canal through the isthmus, circa 1900)

Map of Maine, c.1900 (engraving)
533088 Map of Maine, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Maine, United States, with inset map of Mount Desert Island, circa 1902)

Map of Liverpool, c.1900 (engraving)
532785 Map of Liverpool, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Liverpool, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Honolulu, c.1900 (engraving)
532773 Map of Honolulu, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Honolulu, Hawaii, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

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"The Past: A Journey Through Time and Wonder" Step into the depths of history as we explore the captivating remnants of our ancient world. From the enigmatic Lascaux cave paintings in Bordeaux, France, depicting bulls and horses with intricate detail, to the awe-inspiring ramparts of a prehistoric hill fort on Hambledon Hill above the Blackmore Vale. Nature's own masterpiece takes center stage as we witness the ethereal beauty of an Aurora Borealis dancing over Sycamore Gap along Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England. The sky ablaze with vibrant colors, reminding us of the timeless wonders that grace our planet. In London's urban cemetery, ring-necked parakeets soar through the air on their way to roost, a mesmerizing sight captured by a finalist in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of Year Awards 2014. These magnificent creatures bring life to even the most unexpected corners of our bustling cities. Journeying across continents and cultures, we find ourselves transported to Peru's majestic Andes mountains where ancient civilizations once thrived. Their legacy lives on through crumbling ruins that whisper tales from centuries past. Timekeeping devices like sundials stand as silent witnesses to human ingenuity throughout history. Perran Sands in Cornwall and Caernarfon Castle in Wales bear witness to this remarkable feat while Chimayo in New Mexico holds its own as America's holy Santuario - a place reminiscent of Lourdes' spiritual embrace. The petrified forest at Borth Beach stands frozen in time; trees turned into stone tell stories stretching back millions of years. Meanwhile, Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct stands tall as a testament to engineering brilliance near Nimes, France – an architectural marvel connecting past and present. Finally, Chillon Castle graces Lake Geneva’s shores against a backdrop adorned by majestic Alps peaks – an enchanting fusion between nature’s grandeur and man-made splendor.