World Collection (page 11)

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Anita. wife of Giuseppe Garibaldi
5313699 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Anita. wife of Giuseppe Garibaldi.; SeM Studio/UIG

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: The Hermosillo station conquered by Raousset-Boulbon
5313698 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: The Hermosillo station conquered by Raousset-Boulbon.; SeM Studio/UIG

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Travelers on the deck of an American boat
5313693 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Travelers on the deck of an American boat.; SeM Studio/UIG

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Margaret of Roberval. after being shipwrecked
5313680 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Margaret of Roberval. after being shipwrecked. tries to draw the attention of some boats to the sea making signals with a fire

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Raleigh extends his cloak beneath the feet of Queen Elizabeth
5313678 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Raleigh extends his cloak beneath the feet of Queen Elizabeth.; SeM Studio/UIG

The Houses of Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London, England in the 19th century
3083164 The Houses of Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London, England in the 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England)

Geography: Earth globe realized by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)
VEN5030392 Geography: Earth globe realized by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638). Debut of the 17th century Biblioteca Angelica

Planisphere - by G.B. Agnese, 15th century
GIA5036361 Planisphere - by G.B. Agnese, 15th century.; (add.info.: Planisphere - by G.B. Agnese, 15th century.); © Giancarlo Costa

Handwritten map of the world as it was known in the 13th century. Mount Sinai is indicated at the top right and in red
GIA5034616 Handwritten map of the world as it was known in the 13th century. Mount Sinai is indicated at the top right and in red. Olympus down and left

Uncle Sam squeezing a steel belt around the globe symbolizing America's domination of the new methods of working in
NWI4827314 Uncle Sam squeezing a steel belt around the globe symbolizing America's domination of the new methods of working in the metallurgical industry vis-a-vis other powers (England, Prussia)

Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Album of the Carlist troops of the North. Infantry from Alava. Litography
CUL4879436 Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Album of the Carlist troops of the North. Infantry from Alava. Litography. Private Collection; (add.info.: Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars

Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Album of the Carlist troops of Aragon. Battalions of Tortosa. Litography
CUL4879863 Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Album of the Carlist troops of Aragon. Battalions of Tortosa. Litography. Private Collection; (add.info.: Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars

Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Album of the Carlist troops of Aragon. Battalions of the Turia. Litography
CUL4879819 Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Album of the Carlist troops of Aragon. Battalions of the Turia. Litography. Private Collection; (add.info.: Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars

England (C19th). Colonization (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Australia
CUL4855867 England (C19th). Colonization (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Australia. English colony of Botany Bay (founded in 1788)

Australia (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Botany Bay (founded in 1788). Engraving. Private Collection
CUL4855824 Australia (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Botany Bay (founded in 1788). Engraving. Private Collection by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Australia (1880)

FRANCE. Paris. Court Justice in 19th v. Engraving Private Collection
CUL4855751 FRANCE. Paris. Court Justice in 19th v. Engraving Private Collection by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: FRANCE. Paris. Court Justice in 19th v)

SWIFT, Jonathan (1667-1745). Irish clergy and satirist writer. Portrait as dean of St
CUL4854715 SWIFT, Jonathan (1667-1745). Irish clergy and satirist writer. Portrait as dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral of Dublin after painting of Charles Jervas (1675-1739). Engraving

World map of Claudius Ptolemaeus (Claude Ptolemee, 90-168 ap JC), Greek astronomer and astrologer (in red)
NWI4852574 World map of Claudius Ptolemaeus (Claude Ptolemee, 90-168 ap JC), Greek astronomer and astrologer (in red), contrasted with the real positions of cities and countries (in black)

Diagram of the globe of 1492 by Martin Behaim (1459-1506), just before the discovery of America
NWI4851739 Diagram of the globe of 1492 by Martin Behaim (1459-1506), just before the discovery of America, which therefore does not appear on the reve

England (19th century). Colonization. India. The new regiments of Burmah. Taking oath to new recruits. Engraving
CUL4856396 England (19th century). Colonization. India. The new regiments of Burmah. Taking oath to new recruits. Engraving. Private Collection by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: England (19th century)

Russia (C19th). Party in a village. 1879 (engraving)
CUL4939897 Russia (C19th). Party in a village. 1879 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Russia (C19th). Party in a village. 1879 engraving. Private Collection); AIC

COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)
CUL4877189 COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Navy Museum; (add.info.: COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510)

JAPAN (C19th).City of Edo, crossed by Toniak river. Engraving. Private Collection
CUL4866074 JAPAN (C19th).City of Edo, crossed by Toniak river. Engraving. Private Collection by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: JAPAN (C19th).City of Edo, crossed by Toniak river. Engraving

Moravia woman, 1879 (engraving)
CUL4854094 Moravia woman, 1879 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Moravia woman. 1879. Engraving. Private Collection.); Photo © JBP/AIC

Moldovan woman, 1879 (engraving)
CUL4854086 Moldovan woman, 1879 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Moldovan woman. 1879. Engraving. Private Collection.); Photo © JBP/AIC

Spain. Carlist Wars. Cavalry from Aragon. Album of the Carlist troops of Aragon (engraving)
CUL4936482 Spain. Carlist Wars. Cavalry from Aragon. Album of the Carlist troops of Aragon (engraving); (add.info.: Spain. Carlist Wars)

CABRERA Y GRINO, Ramon (1806-1877). Spanish Carlist military man (engraving)
CUL4936468 CABRERA Y GRINO, Ramon (1806-1877). Spanish Carlist military man (engraving); (add.info.: Guides of Aragon. Picture from Album de tropas carlistas de Aragon Private Collection); AIC

World map of a flat earth, printed by Beatus Rhenanus (Bild aus Rheinau), early 1500 s
NWI4901273 World map of a flat earth, printed by Beatus Rhenanus (Bild aus Rheinau), early 1500 s.; (add.info.: World map of a flat earth, printed by Beatus Rhenanus (Bild aus Rheinau)

Meteorology, World Isothermal Lines. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr
JAB5036768 Meteorology, World Isothermal Lines. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr. Charles D'Orbigny, 1841-1849.; (add.info.: Meteorology)

Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany in his car on a French road occupied by Germans during WWI
3502702 Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany in his car on a French road occupied by Germans during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century

Belgian soldiers defending the sandbagged Willebrock Canal from the advancing Germans during WWI
3502696 Belgian soldiers defending the sandbagged Willebrock Canal from the advancing Germans during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century

The famous motor cycle corps of Liege, Belgium defend a farm from the advancing Germans in 1914
3502693 The famous motor cycle corps of Liege, Belgium defend a farm from the advancing Germans in 1914, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: The famous motor cycle corps of Liege)

The first of the wounded during WWI, seen here at the French port of Le Havre
3502690 The first of the wounded during WWI, seen here at the French port of Le Havre, being invalided for wounds back to Britain, from The Pageant of the Century

A draft of men board the train in Hounslow, England en route for the front, which in 1914 was Belgium
3502689 A draft of men board the train in Hounslow, England en route for the front, which in 1914 was Belgium, from The Pageant of the Century

Invading German cavalry in Brussels during WWI, from The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, pub.1915
3502680 Invading German cavalry in Brussels during WWI, from The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, pub.1915; (add.info.: Invading German cavalry in Brussels during WWI)

Map of the fortified Franco-German frontier between Belgium and Switzerland during World War One
3502816 Map of the fortified Franco-German frontier between Belgium and Switzerland during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

The German submarine U-155 on display in St, Katherine docks, London, England at the end of World War One
3502803 The German submarine U-155 on display in St, Katherine docks, London, England at the end of World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

A broken German army stop for food and re-organisation on their retreat through Belgium at the end of World War One
3502793 A broken German army stop for food and re-organisation on their retreat through Belgium at the end of World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

The Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe British single-seat biplane fighter of the Royal Air Force, RAF, during World War One
3502789 The Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe British single-seat biplane fighter of the Royal Air Force, RAF, during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

German soldiers using a Minenwerfer or mine launcher in no man's land during World War One
3502779 German soldiers using a Minenwerfer or mine launcher in no man's land during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

Women working as porters, guards and inspectors on the London underground railway during World War One
3502770 Women working as porters, guards and inspectors on the London underground railway during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Women working as porters)

Bulgarian officers of the newly formed army of Tsar Ferdinand of Bulgaria, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502760 Bulgarian officers of the newly formed army of Tsar Ferdinand of Bulgaria, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info)

Austrian soldiers using a 305 mm, mortar during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502758 Austrian soldiers using a 305 mm, mortar during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Austrian soldiers using a 305 mm, mortar during World War One)

French soldiers at Verdun, France block the road and check all passing vehicles for contents
3502748 French soldiers at Verdun, France block the road and check all passing vehicles for contents and destination during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

A Nottingham factory during World War One which made shell baskets in which projectiles were packed for safe transport
3502741 A Nottingham factory during World War One which made shell baskets in which projectiles were packed for safe transport, from The Pageant of the Century

Zouave soldiers in typical Moroccan dress during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502738 Zouave soldiers in typical Moroccan dress during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Zouave soldiers in typical Moroccan dress during World War One)

An operation on a horse in a special veterinary hospital established by the A.V.C, during WWI
3502715 An operation on a horse in a special veterinary hospital established by the A.V.C, during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century

The charge of the Belgian lancers at The Battle of Haelen or Halen, also known as the Battle of the Silver Helmets
3502834 The charge of the Belgian lancers at The Battle of Haelen or Halen, also known as the Battle of the Silver Helmets, 12 August, 1914 during World War One, from The History of the Great War

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"Exploring the Vastness: A Journey through the World" Embarking on a historical voyage, we delve into the depths of time with Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154. This ancient cartographic masterpiece unveils the intricate knowledge and curiosity that shaped our understanding of the world. As dusk descends upon Uluru, Ayers Rock in Australia, nature paints a breathtaking canvas with hues of orange and pink. The sunset at this sacred site reminds us of Earth's awe-inspiring beauty and its ability to captivate our senses. Traveling back to 1886, we uncover Walter Crane's map showcasing the vast expanse of the British Empire. It serves as a reminder of an era when nations sought to expand their influence across continents, leaving lasting imprints on history. In Namibia's Walvis Bay, white pelicans gracefully glide over shimmering waters. Their presence symbolizes harmony within nature and highlights how diverse ecosystems coexist harmoniously in different corners of our planet. The scars left by war are etched into Brampton Road in Bexleyheath from World War II bombings. These remnants serve as poignant reminders that peace is fragile and must be cherished above all else. A satirical cartoon by James Gillray takes us back to 1805 when Napoleon Bonaparte attempted peace negotiations with British Prime Minister William Pitt. Depicting them carving up the world like plumb pudding, it humorously portrays political power struggles amidst global affairs. Revving engines echo as BMW S1000RR motorcycles race against time, embodying human innovation and pushing boundaries beyond what was once thought possible – reminding us that progress knows no bounds. Al-Idrisi's Tabula Rogeriana transports us further back to medieval times when maps were meticulously hand-drawn for Sicilian King Roger II. This remarkable piece showcases early geographical knowledge while highlighting cultural exchange between civilizations.