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John Hunter, 1786. Artist: WO GellerJohn Hunter, 1786. Scottish surgeon and anatomist whose series of lectures on the theory and practice of surgery attracted numerous students, including Edward Jenner, Astley Cooper
Sumerian cylinder-seal impression depicting a governor being introduced to the kingSumerian cylinder-seal impression depicting Haskhamer, Governor of the city of Ishkun-sin is introduced to the King of Ur (Ur-Nammu) who is seated by the goddess Ishtar, note the symbol of the moon
Wilhelm Roentgens X-ray photograph of his wifes hand, 1896. Artist: Wilhelm Conrad RontgenWilhelm Roentgens X-ray photograph of his wifes hand, 1896. For his work on electromagnetic radiation and the discovery of X-rays, Roentgen (1845-1923) was awarded the 1901 Nobel prize for Physics
May, 1412-1416. Artist: Paul LimbourgMay, 1412-1416. Lords and ladies, mounted, progressing along a road by woods, preceded by trumpeters. They are taking part in a procession to celebrate the joli mois de mai
Volcano on the island of Thera (Santorini) in eruption, 1866. The horseshoe shape of the island was created during a cataclysmic eruption c1500 BC
April, 1412-1416. Artist: Paul LimbourgApril, 1412-1416. Planetary figure of the Sun in his chariot, and zodiac figures of Aries (Ram) and Taurus (Bull) at the top
Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), German abbess and mystic. Her vision of the Fall of the Angels, considered by some to be evidence that Hildegard suffered from migraine
Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Artist: Petrus ApianusDiagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Geocentric (earth-centred) system of universe showing Aristotles 4 elements surrounded by sphere of fixed stars, spheres of planets
Gemini VI in orbit 160 miles (257 km) above Earth, December 15, 1965. Gemini VI spacecraft seen through the hatch window of Gemini VII during rendezvous and station-keeping manoeuvres
Ed White performs first U. S. spacewalk, 1965. Creator: James A McDivittEd White performs first U.S. spacewalk, 1965. Astronaut Edward H. White II, pilot for the Gemini-Titan 4 space flight, floats in space during Americas first spacewalk
Portrait of Charles Ashmead Schaeffer (1843-1898), 1870s. Creator: Purdy & FrearPortrait of Charles Ashmead Schaeffer (1843-1898), 1870s
Sick Carnot! (Carnot malade!), 1893. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-LautrecSick Carnot! (Carnot malade!), 1893
The Alchemist, after 1558. Creator: Philip GalleThe Alchemist, after 1558
Christmas, or Folding the Last Sheep, 1850. Creator: Samuel PalmerChristmas, or Folding the Last Sheep, 1850
Red Sunset on the Dnieper, 1905-8. Creator: Arkhip Ivanovich KuindzhiRed Sunset on the Dnieper, 1905-8
The Toilers of the Sea, ca. 1880-85. Creator: Albert Pinkham RyderThe Toilers of the Sea, ca. 1880-85
View from the Citadel Ramparts in Copenhagen by Moonlight, 1839. Creator: Martinus RorbyeView from the Citadel Ramparts in Copenhagen by Moonlight, 1839
Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 29, with a fragment of Euclids Elements, Between 75 and 125 AD. Found in the Collection of Penn Museum
Goldfinches, 1863, (1942). Creator: John GouldGoldfinches, 1863, (1942). Male and female of the finch family, from " Birds of Britain" by John Gould. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]
Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai... May 14, 1898, (1901)Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai at Netley Hospital, May 14, 1898, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901)
Uranus from Voyager 2, 25 January 1986. Creator: NASAUranus from Voyager 2, 25 January 1986. Farewell shot of crescent Uranus, taken from 600, 000 miles (965, 000 kilometres) away as the unmanned Voyager 2 spacecraft departs
A Sunset from Hut Point, April 2nd, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward WilsonA Sunset from Hut Point, April 2nd, 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole
The Beautiful Dragonflys Life Story, 1935The Beautiful Dragonflys Life Story, . From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]
Artichoke, 1613. From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
Cardoon, 1613. From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
Medical eye checks, Rotherham General Infirmary, 1967. Artist: Michael WaltersMedical eye checks, Rotherham General Infirmary, South Yorkshire, 1967. In a photograph taken for the Central Office of Information
Tea room, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1977. Artist: Michael WaltersTea room, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1977
The Research. Artist: Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923)The Research. Found in the collection of Museo Sorolla, Madrid
Keelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight, 1835. Artist: JMW TurnerKeelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight, 1835. The painting is part of the Widener Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
Verbena or Vervain, 1947. Drought-resistant plant valued in butterfly gardening with longstanding use in herbalism and folk medicine, usually as an herbal tea
The Red Shutter, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington MenpesThe Red Shutter, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]
Jackdaw, (Corvus monedula), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures
HMS Beagle laid ashore, Rio Santa Cruz, Patagonia, South America, 1834 (1839). The Beagle, commanded by Robert Fitzroy, set sail on a 5-year voyage around the world in December 1831
In the Saurian Age, when the Worlds inhabitants were gigantic peptiles, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A
Sunset near Colliure, c20th century. Artist: Derwent LeesSunset near Colliure, c20th century. From The Studio Volume 108. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1934]
Harley Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: WhiffinHarley Street, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)
The Healing of Saint Roch, late 15th century. Artist: German MasterThe Healing of Saint Roch, late 15th century. German painting of the Swabian School. Legend holds that a dog found St Roch suffering from the plague, and summoned help
Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. Artist: W Heath RobinsonIllustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. From a private collection
Thomas Nortons laboratory, c1477 (1652). Engraving after a manuscript in the British Museum, London, which is probably the earliest illustration of a balance in a glass case
Resurrectionists or body snatchers raiding a cemetery to provide a cadaver for dissection, 1887. The phenomenon of body snatching became increasingly prevalent in the late 18th
Dodo and guinea pig, 1750. Artist: George EdwardsDodo and guinea pig, 1750. A dodo - Didus ineptus, an extinct flightless bird from Mauritius and a guinea pig - Cavia porcellus, a rodent native to South America
Influence of the Universe, the Macrocosm, on Man, the Microcosm, 1678. From Mundus Subterraneus by Athanasius Kircher. (Amsterdam, 1678)
Fitzroy HJ Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, British soldier, 19th century. In the course of his distinguished military career, Lord Raglan served on Wellingtons staff from 1808-1812
Roman mosaic with the text Know Thyself in Greek script over a skeleton, In the collection of the National Archaeological Museum in Rome
Summer in the Catskills, 1867. Creator: George InnessSummer in the Catskills, 1867
Strawberry Bush-"Hearts Bustin with Love"(Euonymus Americanus), 1930Strawberry Bush-" Hearts Bustin with Love" (Euonymus Americanus), 1930
Sunrise over Fishing Waters--Maine, ca. 1880. Creator: William E. NortonSunrise over Fishing Waters--Maine, ca. 1880
The Return, 1837. Creator: Thomas ColeThe Return, 1837
