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Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916, (c1930). Creator: James Prinsep BeadleAttack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916, (c1930). Scene from the Battle of the Somme in northern France during the First World War
Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, lst Viscount Baden-Powell, English soldier. Baden-Powell (1857-1941) became famous as the defender of Mafeking in the Boer War (1899-1902)
Roman statue of a drunken Hercules. The mythical Greek hero Heracles, son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene
Gelert, c1894, (c1902). Creator: UnknownGelert, c1894, (c1902). After a painting in the Reading Museum & Town Hall. Depiction of a Welsh legend in which the faithful Gelert saves a child from a wolf. From The Nations Pictures
How Piper Laidlaw won the Victoria Cross on September 25, 1915, (c1920). CreatorHow Piper Laidlaw won the Victoria Cross on September 25, 1915, (c1920). Playing the 7th Kings Own Scottish Borderers out of their trenches at the Battle of Loos in the midst of the gas attack
Dorando Pietri finishing the first modern Olympic marathon, London, 1908. The marathon at the London Olympics of 1908 was run in ususually hot conditions
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789. Creator: John TrumbullThe Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789
Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1851. Creator: Emanuel Gottlieb LeutzeWashington Crossing the Delaware, 1851
Lenin, (c1930), (1939). Creator: Aleksandr GerasimovLenin, (c1930), (1939). Portrait of Russian communist revolutionary Vladimir Ilich Lenin (1870-1924). Lenin was the first Soviet head of state, prime minister of the USSR
The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V. C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939)The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V.C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939). The Storming of the Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders and the Gurkhas, 1897
The Death of General Gordon, Khartoum, 26 January 1885, 1893 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]
Major John Rouse Merriott Chard, VC, 1881. Chard (1847-1897), then a Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers, commanded the British defenders at Rorkes Drift, South Africa, in January 1879
Arrival of Aeneas in Italy, the Dawn of the Roman Empire, (c1620-1680?). Artist: Claude LorrainArrival of Aeneas in Italy, the Dawn of the Roman Empire, (c1620-c1680?). Aeneas, hero of Troy, son of Anchises and Aphrodite (Venus)
Hercules Brings Cerberus to Eurystheus, with Hermes and Athena, c6th century BC. Greek Vase from an Etruscan Tomb
A statue of Hercules and CerberusHercules is capturing Cerberus and completeing his twelfth labour. This is from the portal of the Michaelertrakt, Hofburg, Vienna
Marcus Curtius, from the series The Roman Heroes, 1586. Creator: Hendrik GoltziusMarcus Curtius, from the series The Roman Heroes, 1586
The Dragon Devouring the Companions of Cadmus, 1588. Creator: Hendrik GoltziusThe Dragon Devouring the Companions of Cadmus, 1588
Hanuman Bearing the Mountaintop with Medicinal Herbs, ca. 1800. Creator: UnknownHanuman Bearing the Mountaintop with Medicinal Herbs, ca. 1800. Hanumans mighty tail carries his army
Krishna Subduing Kaliya, the Snake Demon: Folio from a Bhagavata Purana Series, ca. 1785. Krishna battles Kaliya, a hundred-headed serpent (naga) who was poisoning the river Yamuna
Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick BaconBeowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910
Agnes, Countess of Dunbar (1312?-1369), known as Black Agnes, 1338 (early 20th century). She is seen on the battlements at the defence of Dunbar Castle in 1337-1338 when her husband
The Farnese Hercules, 18th century. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg
A Heroic Deed of the Royal Horse Artillery Near Compiegne, (1919). Creator: UnknownA Heroic Deed of the Royal Horse Artillery Near Compiegne, (1919). Scene from the First World War: at the Battle of Nery in September 1914, the British 1st Cavalry Brigade and L Battery
Thus Did A Hundred Men Keep Three Thousand Savages At Bay, c1908, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe SkeltonThus Did A Hundred Men Keep Three Thousand Savages At Bay, c1908, (c1920). In 1877, Theophilus Shepstone (1817-1893) a British South African statesman was responsible for the annexation of
The Story of Theseus, mid-15th century. Artist: Master of the CassoniThe Story of Theseus, mid-15th century. Theseus lands on Crete from Athens and sets out to kill the Minotaur, the bull-headed monster which King Minos has had imprisoned in the labyrinth built by
British pilot Captain Albert Ball posing with trophies from his 43rd victory, 1917. Captain Ball was one of Britains most prolific fighter aces of the First World War
Rob Roys grave at Balquhidder Parish Church, Stirling, Scotland. Robert Roy MacGregor (c1671-1734), also known as Red MacGregor, was an outlaw and Scottish folk hero of the 18th century
Ernest Shackleton, British explorer, c1909. Portrait of Shackleton (1874-1922) from his book The Heart of the Antarctic, an account of his expedition of 1908-1909 on board the Nimrod
A disaster of which heroes were born: the Dock Disaster at Newport... 1909. Creators: Illustrations Bureau, BolakA disaster of which heroes were born: the Dock Disaster at Newport, 1909. '1. Seeking To Save Those Buried Beneath The Wreckage: A Rescue Party At Work After The Dock Disaster. 2
Achilles and the daughters of Lycomedes, c1760s. Creator: Pompeo BatoniAchilles and the daughters of Lycomedes, c1760s
Hercules fighting the Nemean lion, 1540-1550. Creator: Niccolo VicentinoHercules fighting the Nemean lion, 1540-1550
The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. The Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 was a Basque ambush of Charlemagnes army which resulted in the death of Roland who became iconic in medieval
Interview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. Creator: UnknownInterview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier
Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. Creator: UnknownHoratius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
The Archangel Michael overthrowing Lucifer, 1656. Creator: Francesco MaffeiThe Archangel Michael overthrowing Lucifer, 1656
H. Benson & C. Krauter, wireless men on Merida & Princess Anne, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceH. Benson & C. Krauter, wireless men on Merida & Princess Anne, between c1910 and c1915
Almira & John Deitz, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceAlmira & John Deitz, between c1910 and c1915
H. Benson - Wireless operator on Merida, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceH. Benson - Wireless operator on Merida, between c1910 and c1915
Capt. Rostron & under officers of CARPATHIA [ship], 1912. Creator: Bain News ServiceCaptain Rostron & under officers of Carpathia [ship], 1912. Shows Captain Arthur Henry Rostron next to the silver loving cup presented to him in May 1912 by survivors of the Titanic in recognition of
Captain Rostron & under officers of Carpathia [ship], 1912. Creator: Bain News ServiceCaptain Rostron & under officers of Carpathia [ship], 1912. Shows Captain Arthur Henry Rostron next to the silver loving cup presented to him in May 1912 by survivors of the Titanic in recognition of
Perseus Rescuing Andromeda, 1594/95. Creator: Giuseppe CesariPerseus Rescuing Andromeda, 1594/95. The Greek hero Perseus, traveling home after slaying Medusa, spotted the princess Andromeda chained to a rock
Ferdinand Kuehn, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceFerdinand Kuehn, between c1910 and c1915
Garibaldi in England: presentation of the freedom of the City of London...at Guildhall, 1864. Creator: UnknownGaribaldi in England: presentation of the freedom of the City of London...at Guildhall, 1864. View of...the interior of the Council Chamber at Guildhall
Garibaldi in England: Garibaldi receiving addresses at the Crystal Palace, 1864. Creator: UnknownGaribaldi in England: Garibaldi receiving addresses at the Crystal Palace, 1864....we see the dais erected in front of the great orchestra, in the north transept
Garibaldi in England: Garibaldi at the Crystal Palace on Saturday last, 1864. Creator: UnknownGaribaldi in England: Garibaldi at the Crystal Palace on Saturday last, 1864. The Italian patriot in a...box erected at the north-west comer of the great transept
The Duchess of Sutherland's assembly at Stafford House in honour of Garibaldi, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe Duchess of Sutherland's assembly at Stafford House in honour of Garibaldi, 1864. Scene depicting an episode during...the General's sojourn in this metropolis [ie London
Swords presented to Garibaldi and his son Menotti at the Crystal Palace, 1864. Creator: UnknownSwords presented to Garibaldi and his son Menotti at the Crystal Palace, 1864. General Garibaldi received an address and a gift of swords from the Italian committee of London
Garibaldi's visit to London: arrival at Charing-Cross, 1864. Creator: UnknownGaribaldi's visit to London: arrival at Charing-Cross, [London], 1864. View of...the scene which took place at Charing Cross...when Garibaldi had arrived so far on his way to Stafford House
Garibaldi in England: Garibaldi receiving an address at the Nine Elms railway station, 1864. Creator: UnknownGaribaldi in England: Garibaldi receiving an address at the Nine Elms railway station, 1864. View of...the interior of the large goods shed at the Nine Elms station of the London
Garibaldi in England: the meeting of Garibaldi and Tennyson at Faringford House, Isle of Wight, 1864. Italian hero General Garibaldi at Tennyson's house in Freshwater
Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes: Hercules grasps the bridle of a rearing horse, a second horse tramples a figure in at right, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608
Rustam Lassos Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1450. Creator: UnknownRustam Lassos Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1450
Grace Darling and her Father Saving the Shipwrecked Crew, September 8th, 1838, (1942). In 1838 Grace Darling and her father William Darling, a local lighthouse keeper
A Non-Combatant Hero - An Army Doctor at Work in the Firing Line, 1902. Creator: UnknownA Non-Combatant Hero - An Army Doctor at Work in the Firing Line, 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke. [The Caxton Publishing Co. London, 1902]
French soldiers... after the Battle of Champagne, northern France, First World War, 1915, (c1920)French soldiers receiving medals after the Battle of Champagne, northern France, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Heroes of the Champagne Battle
Ruyter, (1607-1676), 1830. Creator: UnknownRuyter, (1607-1676), 1830. Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676) Dutch admiral during the Anglo-Dutch Wars, folk hero known for his part in the Raid on the Medway
The heroism of the Cossacks, 1915. Creator: UnknownThe heroism of the Cossacks, 1915. L Heroisme Des Cosaques: Ils poursuivent la cavalerie allemande sur un pont en feu. Russian cossacks chase the Germany cavalry over a burning bridge in a scene
The Girl I Left behind Me, 1880, (c1902). Creator: UnknownThe Girl I Left behind Me, 1880, (c1902). After a painting in the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester. Soldiers returning victorious from the Napoleonic wars. From The Nations Pictures
Wellingtons March from Quatre Bras to Waterloo, 1815, (c1878), (c1902). Creator: UnknownWellingtons March from Quatre Bras to Waterloo, 1815, (c1878), (c1902). After a painting in the Museums Sheffield collection
Heroic Landscape. Creator: Carracciernas SkolaHeroic Landscape, Unknown date
Odysseus before Alcinous, King of the Phaeacians, 1853. Creator: Johan August MalmströmOdysseus before Alcinous, King of the Phaeacians, 1853
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage ImagesAI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). African-American activist in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott
Brigand, 1833. Creator: Alfred Jacob MillerBrigand, 1833
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Horatio Nelson, 1800s, (2023). Creator: Heritage ImagesAI IMAGE - Portrait of Horatio Nelson, 1800s, (2023). Nelson (1758-1805) was a British flag officer in the Royal Navy. He was noted for his inspirational leadership, superb grasp of strategy
Heroes of the Novel Suikoden, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiHeroes of the Novel Suikoden, 1868
Okubo Hikozaemon Tadanori Rescuing Tokugawa Ieyasu, published in 1881. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiOkubo Hikozaemon Tadanori Rescuing Tokugawa Ieyasu, published in 1881. Series: Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan
"Don't give up that ship!", c1840. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller"Don't give up that ship!", c1840. Captain James Lawrence (1781-1813) was mortally wounded on May 6, 1813, during an engagement in the War of 1812 between his ship
Abhimanyu Hunting, Scene from the Story of the Marriage of Abhimanyu and Vatsala... c1850. Creator: UnknownAbhimanyu Hunting, Scene from the Story of the Marriage of Abhimanyu and Vatsala, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas), c1850
Saint George and the Dragon, 1620-1644. Creator: Cesare RossettiSaint George and the Dragon, 1620-1644
Architectural Section with Heroic Figures (image 4 of 4), 19th century. Creator: UnknownArchitectural Section with Heroic Figures (image 4 of 4), 19th century
Gorgin Leads Bishan Astray, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1620 and 1623. Creator: UnknownGorgin Leads Bishan Astray, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1620 and 1623
AI IMAGE - George Washington standing next to the Delaware, late 18th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage ImagesAI IMAGE - George Washington standing next to the Delaware, late 18th century, (2023). General and first president of the USA
Architectural Section with Heroic Figures (image 3 of 4), 19th century. Creator: UnknownArchitectural Section with Heroic Figures (image 3 of 4), 19th century
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alexander the Great, 4th century BC, (2023). Creator: Heritage ImagesAI IMAGE - Portrait of Alexander the Great, 4th century BC, (2023). Alexander (356 BC-323 BC) was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon
Mucius Scaevola, 1608. Creator: Andrea AndreaniMucius Scaevola, 1608
Valkyrie and a Dying Hero, late 19th century. Creator: Hans MakartValkyrie and a Dying Hero, late 19th century
Hjalmar Parting from Orvar Odd after the Fight on Samsö, 1866. Creator: Marten Eskil WingeHjalmar Parting from Orvar Odd after the Fight on Samso, 1866
Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Ishikawa Goemon, Onoe Kikugoro II as the wife Oritsu... between 1848 & 1852Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Ishikawa Goemon, Onoe Kikugoro II as the wife Oritsu, Arashi Rikan III as Haginoya Yaegiri and Nakamura Utaemon IV as Takagi Oriemon from the series Comparison of flowers
Miura no Osuke, c1828. Creator: Yanagawa ShigenobuMiura no Osuke, c1828. From Long Life
Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm JansonHercules and Cerberus, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 68
Inauguration of the Statue of Sir Isaac Newton at Grantham, 1858. Creator: UnknownInauguration of the Statue of Sir Isaac Newton at Grantham, 1858. The statue of the great mathematician and astronomer, from the hand of W
Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm JansonCadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 23
