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Vera Kholodnaya, Russian silent film actress, 1910s. Artist: Sakharov & OrlovVera Kholodnaya, Russian silent film actress, 1910s. It is thought that Vera Kholodnaya (1893-1919) may have appereared in between 50 and 100 films, although only 5 still exist today
The Vision of Saint Augustine, between 1452 and 1465. Artist: Filippo LippiThe Vision of Saint Augustine, between 1452 and 1465. Lippi, Filippo, Fra (1406-1469). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Sunset (Brothers), between 1830 and 1835. Artist: Caspar David FriedrichSunset (Brothers), between 1830 and 1835. Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
From the series Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets: Akazome Emon, c1830. Artist: HokusaiFrom the series Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets: Akazome Emon, c1830. Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Ludwig Leichhardt, 19th century Prussian explorer and naturalist, (1900). Leichhardt (1813-c1848) undertook three major expeditions in Australia in the 1840s
The Gouffe Mystery, 1890. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Gouffe Mystery, 1890. Murdered by Michel Eyraud and Gabrielle Bompard; placing body in sack and trunk; disposing of body at Millery, near Lyons; Gabrielle with police at Rue Tronson-Ducoudray
Three People in a Cave in the Mountains, 1825. Artist: George SandThree People in a Cave in the Mountains, 1825. George Sand was the pseudonym of the French novelist and feminist Amandine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, later Baroness Dudevant (1804-1876)
Fantasy Castle in Moonlight II, 1820-1876. Artist: George SandFantasy Castle in Moonlight II, 1820-1876. George Sand was the pseudonym of the French novelist and feminist Amandine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, later Baroness Dudevant (1804-1876)
Fantasy Castle in Moonlight I, 1820-1876. Artist: George SandFantasy Castle in Moonlight I, 1820-1876. George Sand was the pseudonym of the French novelist and feminist Amandine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, later Baroness Dudevant (1804-1876)
Pierre de Fermat, 17th century French mathematician, 1870. Fermats (1601-1665) contributions to mathematics include the founding of analytic geometry
Wall painting from Pompeii, c1st century
Sunrise on Megalithic Circle, Avebury, Wiltshire, 20th century. Artist: CM DixonSunrise on Megalithic Circle, Avebury, Wiltshire, 20th century. Neolithic henge monument containing three stone circles, one of the best known prehistoric sites in Britain
Pine Trees at Loch Ashie, 6 miles south of Inverness, Inverness-shire, 20th century. Artist: CM DixonPine Trees at Loch Ashie, 6 miles south of Inverness, Inverness-shire, 20th century. A spectral army is said to appear on the shores of the loch at dawn on May the first
Detail of Chair from tomb of Tutankhamun. Tutankhamun reigned between 1336 BC and 1327 BC
Closeup of head of Tutankhamun as a child emerging from a lotus flower as the sun-god emerges from the flower as it opens its petals. The work was found at the entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun
Head of Tutankhamun as a child emerging from a lotus flower as the sun-god emerges from the flower as it opens its petals. The work was found at the entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun
Gold mask of Tutankhamun on the second coffin. Tutankhamun reigned between 1336 BC and 1327 BC
Gold mask of Tutankhamun on his mummy-case. Tutankhamun reigned between 1336 BC and 1327 BC
Gold sarcophagus of King Tutankamun, 18th dynasty, c1323 BCGold sarcophagus of King Tutankamun, 18th dynasty, Ancient Egypt, c1323 BC. Tutankhamun came to the throne as a young boy in 1333 BC
Edward V, one of the Princes in the Tower, c1880King Edward V, one of the Princes in the Tower, c1880. The son of Edward IV, King Edward V (1470-1483) was King of England from April to June 1483 but was never crowned
Gold and lapis lazuli funerary mask of Tutankamun, King of Egypt, mid 14th century BC. Tutankhamun came to the throne as a young boy in 1333 BC
Greek Terracotta Boy wearing Cloak, Athens, 300 BC
Phaestos Disc, from Minoan Royal Palace at Phaestos, 20th century BCThe Phaestos Disc, from the Minoan Royal Palace at Phaestos. The inscription in hieroglyphs has not yet been deciphered, and its authenticity is sometimes doubted
Stonehenge at Midsummer Sunrise
Stonehenge, Wiltshire, 18th century. The famous megalithic monument on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, dating from c2800 BC-c1800 BC
Silbury Hill, Wiltshire, England, 1836. A prehistoric earth mound thought to date from c2500 BC, Silbury Hill is the largest man-made mound in Europe. Its purpose is still unknown
The further we go, the less we penetrate the horrible mystery of which the unfortunate toad was a victim from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47