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King Richard II appeases the rebels on the death of Wat Tyler, Smithfield, 19th century. Artist: Charles GrignionKing Richard II (1367-1400) appeases the rebels on the death of Wat Tyler in Smithfield, 19th century. Wat Tyler (1360-1381) was the leader of the Peasants Revolt
The widow of the Black Prince appealing to Wat Tyler for protection from the mob, 1381The widow of the Black Prince appealing to Wat Tyler for protection from the mob. Wat Tyler (1360-1381) was the leader of the Peasants Revolt
The Earl of Essex laying his hand on his sword on being struck by Queen Elizabeth, (1792). Artist: WoodingThe Earl of Essex laying his hand on his sword on being struck by Queen Elizabeth, (1792). Devereux (1566-1601) was an English courtier and favorite of Queen Elizabeth I
Revolt of the citizens of London against Matilda, 1141. Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154
The Empress Matilda and the Queen of Stephen, 12th century. Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154
The Empress Matilda refusing to release king Stephen, 1141. Artist: J RogersThe Empress Matilda refusing to release king Stephen, 1141. Flight of Matilda from Oxford, 1142. Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154
English Travelling, or the First Stage from Dover, 1785. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonEnglish Travelling, or the First Stage from Dover, 1785. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily
French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Artist: F DukesFrench Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily
Johann Sebastian Bach, (1685-1750), German composer, 1909
Natives opposing Captain Cooks landing, Australia, 1770 (1886). Artist: W MacleodNatives opposing Captain Cooks landing, Australia, 1770 (1886). Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol I, by Andrew Garran, illustrated under the supervision of Frederic B Schell
The Adoration of the Golden Calf, c1635. Artist: Nicolas PoussinThe Adoration of the Golden Calf, c1635. According to the Old Testament, the Golden Calf was an idol made by Aaron for the Israelites while Moses was away on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten
La Vache enragee, 1896. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-LautrecLa Vache enragee, 1896. Poster. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Illustration from the book The Complete Tales of Uncle Remus, by Joel Chandler Harris, 1895. Artist: AB FrostIllustration from the book The Complete Tales of Uncle Remus, by Joel Chandler Harris, 1895. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow
Ostriches attacking a car, California, USA, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th January 1904
Dispute between French and English fishermen in the Channel, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 4th December 1904
Revolt by blind men in a hospice, France, 1904Revolte of the blind men in a hospice, France, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 22nd May 1904
Protest in Brittany, 1902. Protesters at Landerneau in front of the St Julien school after the French Republic forbade church services and preaching in the Breton language
Civil war in Morocco, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 18th January 1903
A Catholic priest is stabbed by a woman on the street, France, 1897. Artist: Henri MeyerA Catholic priest is stabbed by a woman on the street, France, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th October 1897
Preaching Holy War during an uprising in British India, 1897. Artist: F MeaullePreaching Holy War during an uprising in British India, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd October 1897
The Lynching in a prison of a black man and the assassination of a white woman tied to him, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th December 1902
Christophe Thivrier expelled from the Chamber of Deputies, Paris, 1894. Artist: Jose BelonChristophe Thivrier expelled from the Chamber of Deputies, Paris, 1894. A socialist deputy, Thivrier attended a session of the French National Assembly dressed in a traditional blue workers tunic
Dr Syntax Loses his Money at the Race Ground at York, 1813. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonDr Syntax Loses his Money at the Race Ground at York, 1813
Bears of the Cagyre, 1891. Artist: F MeaulleBears of the Cagyre, 1891. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 10th October 1891
When the Boats are Away, 1903. Artist: Walter LangleyWhen the Boats are Away, 1903
Satirical engraving on the fire of the balloon of Miolan and Janinet 1784 (1887). Artist: Gaston TissandierSatirical engraving on the fire of the balloon of Miolan and Janinet 1784 (1887). French abbots Miolan and Janinet were ridiculed for their failed balloon ascent from the Jardin de Luxembourg
A German Prisoner Dares to Attack an Officer, France, World War I, 1915. A print from Le Pays de France, 26th August 1915
The Drunkard Pushed into the Pigsty, 1564-1638. Artist: Pieter Brueghel the YoungerThe Drunkard Pushed into the Pigsty, 1564-1638. From a private collection
Prise de la Porte St Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, ParisPrise de la Porte St. Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, Paris. The battle at Porte St Denis, between the people and a royal battalion
Algiers and Louis Philippe, French Revolution of 1830. On 26th July, 1830, the Polignac ministry, strongly reactionary in its tendencies
Jesus on the Road to Calvary, late 15th / early 16th century. Artist: Michael SittowJesus on the Road to Calvary, late 15th/early 16th century. Jesus, wearing the crown of thorns carrying his cross, urged on by a soldier. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow
Christ Nailed to the Cross, c1481. Artist: Gerard DavidChrist Nailed to the Cross, c1481. From the National Gallery, London
Battle of Bouvines, 27 July 1214 (1827). Artist: Horace VernetBattle of Bouvines, 27 July 1214 (1827). The battle was a victory for the French King Philip Augustus against the allied troops of England, Flanders and the Holy Roman Empire
The Arrest of Councillor Broussel, 26th August, 1648 (19th / early 20th century). Artist: Jean-Paul LaurensThe Arrest of Councillor Broussel, 26th August, 1648 (19th/early 20th century). Pierre Broussel (c1575-1654) was a councillor in the Parlement of Paris
Uprising leading to the establishment of the Paris Commune, 1871. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards
God confronts Adam and Eve, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1205-1215. Detail from the Good Samaritan and Adam and Eve window in the south aisle
Hercules and Diomede, c mid 16th century (?). Artist: Vicenzo di Raffaello de RossiHercules and Diomede, c mid 16th century (?). From the Room of the 500, Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy
Peloton d Arrestation, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards
Battle, from the series 47 Faithful Samurai, 1850-1880. Artist: Utagawa YoshitoraBattle, from the series 47 Faithful Samurai, 1850-1880. From a private collection
Samurai fighting against monkeys, 19th century. From a private collection
Theatre Scene, 1844. Artist: Utagawa KunisadaTheatre Scene, 1844. From a private collection
Two Actors in a Play, 1700-1705. Torii School, Japan. From a private collection
Actors as Sumurai, 18th century. Artist: ShunshoActors as Sumurai, 18th century
Theatre, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Jacques BellangeTheatre, Bellange, Private Collection
Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnChrist Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow
Hercules and Cerberus, c1634. Artist: Francisco de ZurbaranHercules and Cerberus, c1634. From a private collection
Joseph-Marie Jacquard, French inventor, 1880. Jacquard (1752-1834), inventor of the punched card loom being attacked by the silk weavers of Lyon who were afraid his invention would put them out of
Roman Mask of Marble. At British Museum