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Background imageDiscovery Collection: 2c Landing of Columbus single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company

2c Landing of Columbus single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company
2c Landing of Columbus single, 1893. Mint

Background imageDiscovery Collection: 8c Columbus Restored to Favor single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company

8c Columbus Restored to Favor single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company
8c Columbus Restored to Favor single, 1893. Mint; Design of the stamp taken from a painting by Francisco Jover entitled " Columbus Restored to Favor"

Background imageDiscovery Collection: 15c Landing of Columbus re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company

15c Landing of Columbus re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company
15c Landing of Columbus re-issue single, 1875. Used; perf 12; re-issue of 1869; without grill; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Spacecraft, New Horizons, Mock-up, model, 2008. Creator: Unknown

Spacecraft, New Horizons, Mock-up, model, 2008. Creator: Unknown
Spacecraft, New Horizons, Mock-up, model, 2008. New Horizons was the first spacecraft to visit Pluto and the Kuiper Belt in the outer solar system

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Pioneer 10 / 11, reconstructed full-scale mock-up, 1972

Pioneer 10 / 11, reconstructed full-scale mock-up, 1972
For over 30 years, the Pioneer 10 spacecraft sent photographs and scientific information back to Earth. Launched March 2, 1972, it reached speeds of 52, 100 kilometers (32)

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Lander, Mars, Viking, Proof Test Article, ca. 1964. Creator: Martin Marietta

Lander, Mars, Viking, Proof Test Article, ca. 1964. Creator: Martin Marietta
This is the proof test article of the Viking Mars Lander. For exploration of Mars, Viking represented the culmination of a series of exploratory missions that had begun in 1964 with Mariner 4

Background imageDiscovery Collection: USFC Steamer 'Albatross'Circumnavigation of South America, 1888

USFC Steamer "Albatross"Circumnavigation of South America, 1888
USFC Steamer " Albatross" Circumnavigation of South America, 1888. View of coast from ship

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Portraits of Emil Bessels in fur parka, 1880. Creator: United States National Museum

Portraits of Emil Bessels in fur parka, 1880. Creator: United States National Museum
Portraits of Emil Bessels in fur parka, 1880. Arctic explorer Emil Bessels models a hooded fur coat acquired during a polar expedition

Background imageDiscovery Collection: USFC Steamer 'Albatross'Survey of Fishing Banks from Newport to Newfoundland

USFC Steamer "Albatross"Survey of Fishing Banks from Newport to Newfoundland
USFC Steamer " Albatross" Survey of Fishing Banks from Newport to Newfoundland, 1885. Dry dock

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Northern Alaska Exploring Expedition, 1884-1886. Creator: Unknown

Northern Alaska Exploring Expedition, 1884-1886. Creator: Unknown
Northern Alaska Exploring Expedition, 1884-1886. Dog tied to stake in snow. Exploration of the Kobuk River and northern parts of Alaska, led by Lieutenant George M. Stoney of the U.S. Navy

Background imageDiscovery Collection: USFC Steamer 'Albatross'Survey of the Bahamas, 1886

USFC Steamer "Albatross"Survey of the Bahamas, 1886
USFC Steamer " Albatross" Survey of the Bahamas, 1886. Sailing vessels, and timber on the dock side

Background imageDiscovery Collection: United States Fish Commission Steamer 'Albatross'

United States Fish Commission Steamer "Albatross"
United States Fish Commission Steamer " Albatross" Circumnavigation of South America, 1888. View of coast from ship

Background imageDiscovery Collection: St. Peter, Apostle; St. Mary of Angels; Discovery of the Body of St. Stephen; St. Dom

St. Peter, Apostle; St. Mary of Angels; Discovery of the Body of St. Stephen; St. Dom

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Venus and Mars discovered by Apollo, from The Loves of the Gods, 1531-60

Venus and Mars discovered by Apollo, from The Loves of the Gods, 1531-60

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Venus tumbling with putti in the clouds, from The Loves of the Gods, ca. 1531-76

Venus tumbling with putti in the clouds, from The Loves of the Gods, ca. 1531-76

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Discovery of the Criminal Soldiers, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot

Discovery of the Criminal Soldiers, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Discovery of the Criminal Soldiers, c. 1633

Background imageDiscovery Collection: The Sculls of Lieut Leppar, & Six of his Men, 1793. Creator: William Blake

The Sculls of Lieut Leppar, & Six of his Men, 1793. Creator: William Blake
The Sculls of Lieut Leppar, & Six of his Men, 1793

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Discovery Dance, Sac and Fox, 1835-1837. Creator: George Catlin

Discovery Dance, Sac and Fox, 1835-1837. Creator: George Catlin
Discovery Dance, Sac and Fox, 1835-1837

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Hamlet and the Body of Polonius (Act III, Scene IV), 1835. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

Hamlet and the Body of Polonius (Act III, Scene IV), 1835. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Hamlet and the Body of Polonius (Act III, Scene IV), 1835

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Sancta Euphrolyna, from the series Female Hermits, 1600-1633

Sancta Euphrolyna, from the series Female Hermits, 1600-1633

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Discovery Dance - Saukie, 1861. Creator: George Catlin

Discovery Dance - Saukie, 1861. Creator: George Catlin
Discovery Dance - Saukie, 1861. Without music, spies are seen, dancing out signalling, the pretended approach of enemies or buffaloes

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Grand Lavoir, Pampa del Sacramento, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Grand Lavoir, Pampa del Sacramento, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Grand Lavoir, Pampa del Sacramento, 1854/1869

Background imageDiscovery Collection: View in the 'Grand Detour, 'Upper Missouri, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

View in the "Grand Detour, "Upper Missouri, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
View in the " Grand Detour, " Upper Missouri, 1861/1869

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Prairie Dog Village, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Prairie Dog Village, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Prairie Dog Village, 1861/1869

Background imageDiscovery Collection: La Salles Party Entering the Mississippi in Canoes. February 6, 1682, 1847 / 1848

La Salles Party Entering the Mississippi in Canoes. February 6, 1682, 1847 / 1848
La Salles Party Entering the Mississippi in Canoes. February 6, 1682, 1847/1848

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Columbus Breaking the Egg, April 1752. Creator: William Hogarth

Columbus Breaking the Egg, April 1752. Creator: William Hogarth
Columbus Breaking the Egg, April 1752

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Columbus Breaking the Egg, December 1, 1753. Creator: William Hogarth

Columbus Breaking the Egg, December 1, 1753. Creator: William Hogarth
Columbus Breaking the Egg, December 1, 1753

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Boys Peeping at Nature, 1782. Creator: Richard Livesay

Boys Peeping at Nature, 1782. Creator: Richard Livesay
Boys Peeping at Nature, 1782. After William Hogarth

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Les Amans Surpris (The Surprised Lovers), 18th century. Creator: Rene Gaillard

Les Amans Surpris (The Surprised Lovers), 18th century. Creator: Rene Gaillard
Les Amans Surpris (The Surprised Lovers), 18th century. After Francois Boucher

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Finding the bodies of Saints Peter and Paul, 1645-51. Creator

Finding the bodies of Saints Peter and Paul, 1645-51. Creator
Finding the bodies of Saints Peter and Paul, 1645-51

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Finding of the bodies of Saints Peter and Paul, ca. 1647-51

Finding of the bodies of Saints Peter and Paul, ca. 1647-51

Background imageDiscovery Collection: The Shepherd Finding Romulus near the Goat. n. d. Creator: Carl Baron von Vittinghoff

The Shepherd Finding Romulus near the Goat. n. d. Creator: Carl Baron von Vittinghoff
The Shepherd Finding Romulus near the Goat.n.d

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Moses Rescued from the Nile, 16th century. Creator: Battista del Moro

Moses Rescued from the Nile, 16th century. Creator: Battista del Moro
Moses Rescued from the Nile, 16th century

Background imageDiscovery Collection: The New Comet! Discovered on Sunday last, September, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The New Comet! Discovered on Sunday last, September, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The New Comet! Discovered on Sunday last, September, 1844. The comet was discovered by...Mr. Melhop, of Hamburgh...We lost no time in endeavouring to procure for our readers a correct drawing of its

Background imageDiscovery Collection: The invention of the cross; three men lifting a cross from a trench; from Recueil

The invention of the cross; three men lifting a cross from a trench; from Recueil d estampes d apres les plus beaux tableaux et d apres les plus beaux desseins qui sont en France

Background imageDiscovery Collection: The Discovery of Glass, ca. 1570-72. Creator: Giovanni Maria Butteri

The Discovery of Glass, ca. 1570-72. Creator: Giovanni Maria Butteri
The Discovery of Glass, ca. 1570-72

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Venus Discovering the Death of Adonis, 17th century. Creator: Anon

Venus Discovering the Death of Adonis, 17th century. Creator: Anon
Venus Discovering the Death of Adonis, 17th century

Background imageDiscovery Collection: The Calf-Bearer and the Kritios Boy Shortly After Exhumation on the Acropolis; Danse

The Calf-Bearer and the Kritios Boy Shortly After Exhumation on the Acropolis; Danseuse du Temple de Bacchus, ca. 1865

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Ship in Ice, Greenland Expedition, ca. 1859. Creator: Isaac Israel Hayes

Ship in Ice, Greenland Expedition, ca. 1859. Creator: Isaac Israel Hayes
Ship in Ice, Greenland Expedition, ca. 1859

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Columbus Breaking the Egg, 18th century. 18th century. Creator: William Hogarth

Columbus Breaking the Egg, 18th century. 18th century. Creator: William Hogarth
Columbus Breaking the Egg, 18th century

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Hamlet and Horatio before The Gravediggers, 1843. 1843. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

Hamlet and Horatio before The Gravediggers, 1843. 1843. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Hamlet and Horatio before The Gravediggers, 1843. Act 5, scene 1, grave diggers preparing a burial site unearth the skull of Yorick

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Zoological Gardens - The Parrot Walk, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Zoological Gardens - The Parrot Walk, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Zoological Gardens-The Parrot Walk, 1872. The Zoological Society of London was founded by Stamford Raffles in 1826, London Zoo opened two years later. From, " LONDON

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Zoological Gardens - The Monkey House, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Zoological Gardens - The Monkey House, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Zoological Gardens-The Monkey House, 1872. Visitors to London zoo watch monkeys in an enclosure completed in 1864. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Background imageDiscovery Collection: 2016 Land Rover Discovery. Creator: Unknown

2016 Land Rover Discovery. Creator: Unknown
2016 Land Rover Discovery

Background imageDiscovery Collection: 1991 Land Rover Discovery. Creator: Unknown

1991 Land Rover Discovery. Creator: Unknown
1991 Land Rover Discovery

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Linne, (1707-1778), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Linne, (1707-1778), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Linne, (1707-1778), 1830. Sir Charles Linne (1707-1778) Swedish botanist, zoologist, and physician known as the father of modern taxonomy

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Vasco De Gama, (c1460s-1524), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Vasco De Gama, (c1460s-1524), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Vasco De Gama, (c1460s-1524), 1830. Vasco da Gama (c1460s-1524) Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea, which opened sea routes for an age of global imperialism

Background imageDiscovery Collection: Cataract Gorge, from the Bridge, Launceston, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Cataract Gorge, from the Bridge, Launceston, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Cataract Gorge, from the Bridge, Launceston, 1901. The earliest known European visitor to Cataract iver gorge on the South Esk River in Launceston, Tasmania, was William Collins



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