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Magog (Corineus), one of the two City giants burnt in the London Guildhall fire, 1940
Magog (Corineus), one of the two City giants burnt in the London Guildhall fire of Sunday, December 29th, 1940. Gog and Magog, are associated with Guildhall

The Death of Rizzio, 1566, (1794-1812). Artist: P Rothwell
The Death of Rizzio. David Rizzio (c1533-1566), was an Italian courtier, who rose to become the private secretary of Mary, Queen of Scots

King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. Artist: John Leech
King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. A satirical illustration of King John sighing the Magna Carta. King John signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede, Surrey, 15 June 1215

Theseus and the Centaur, Plutarch: Vitae Parallelae, 1491, (1917)
Theseus and the Centaur, Plutarch: Vitae Parallelae, 1491. An illustration of Theseus and the Centaur from Plutarchs (c46-120) Vitae Parallelae

The Shulamite, c1882-1924, (1924). Artist: Maurice Greiffenhagen
The Shulamite. From The Studio Volume 88 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924.]

Prince Edward in Palestine, 1902. Prince Edward, later Edward I (1239-1307) during a crusade of the Holy Land. After a work by Patten Wilson (1869-1934)

Pocahontas, Native American chiefs daughter who saved John Smith, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Pocahontas. Portrait of the Native American chiefs daughter who saved John Smith, leader of the Virginia colonists, from being executed by her father, Powhatan, in 1607

Charles I, on His Way to the Scaffold, (1649), c1910
Charles I (1600-1649) was monarch of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. On the day of his execution he walked under guard from St Jamess Palace

Seigneur -XVI Siecle a Lord of the 16th Century, 1910s
Seigneur -XVI Siecle a Lord of the 16th Century

The First Cabildo, (1519), 1920s
First Cabildo.The first three councillors of Havana were elected by the people in 1519. In addition, a mayor who was Judge of the people.Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

The Slaughter of Natives in Caonao, (16th century), 1920s
Slaughter of natives in Caonao.The Spaniards fell with rage on defenseless Indians. Padre Las Casas called and scream at Narvaez, who witnessed the horrible massacre

Two Natives Dispute Captain Cooks Landing, 1904
Two Natives Dispute Captain Cooks Landing. James Cook, English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, 1775-1776. Captain Cook (1728-1779) in naval uniform. Cook made three voyages of discovery

Celebrities from history. Oliver Cromwell, Edward Black Prince, The Pretender, William D of Cumberland.Published by Alex Hogg, 18th century

Male costume, 14th century, (1910). Male dress of the reign of Richard II (1377-1399). The knight on the left wears a tall hat

Straining Every Nerve and Muscle to Win for Him the Honour of First Spear, late 19th century(?). Two men on horseback hunting a wild boar

Native American scout, c1870

A King of Florida consulting his Magician previous to his going to Battle, c1760. Engraved for Moores New and Complete Collection of Voyages & Travel

Musketeer and infantry officer, 16th century (1882-1884). Artist: Pontenier
Musketeer and infantry officer, 16th century (1882-1884). After work by Willemin. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume III, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine

The Loom of Penelope, from the Chuisi Vase, Etruscan, c400 BC (1930). Penelope with her son, Telemachus. A scene from the Odyssey

Sac or Fox brave, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Sac or Fox brave, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841

Frankish count leaving for war, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). Artist: Felix Henri Emmanuel Philippoteaux
Frankish count leaving for war, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Huntsman, 16th century (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume IV, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Gallic chief before the Roman conquest of Gaul, 1st century BC (1882-1884). Artist: A Tauxier
Gallic chief before the Roman conquest of Gaul, 1st century BC (1882-1884) A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Frankish chief, c5th century (1882-1884). Artist: Dietrich
Frankish chief, c5th century (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Warrior, possibly Gallic or Frankish, 1882-1884. Artist: Michelz
Warrior, possibly Gallic or Frankish, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

King of the Franks being carried on a shield, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Invasion of the Alans or Visigoths, Gaul, early 5th century (1882-1884). The early 5th century saw an increase in migration of various peoples from central

Gallic utensils, 1882-1884. The Gauls were a Celtic people that inhabited the area covered today by Belgium, France, Switzerland and northern Italy

Bronze age warrior, 1882-1884. Artist: A Tauxier
Bronze age warrior, 1882-1884. Musee d Artillerie. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Indians of the Putumayo River with a decapitated head, Amazonia. Possibly members of the Shuar people, who practised headhunting

The Borana Bororansi dance, Somaliland. A print from Customs of the World, Volume II Hutchinson and Co, Paternoster Row, London

The Sioux tribe performing a beggar dance, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
The Sioux tribe performing a beggar dance, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Black Rock, chief of the Nee-caw-wee-gee tribe, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Black Rock, chief of the Nee-caw-wee-gee tribe, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Smoke, chief of the Ponca tribe, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Smoke, chief of the Ponca tribe, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

He Who Ties His Hair Before, Native American Male of the Minataree tribe, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
He Who Ties His Hair Before, Native American Male of the Minataree tribe, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Two Crows, Native American male of the Minataree tribe, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Two Crows, Native American male of the Minataree tribe, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Native American male with weapons and headdress, riding a horse, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Native American male with weapons and headdress, riding a horse, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Hero worship: detail from The Intervention of the Sabine Women, 1799 (1956). From the Louvre, Paris. A print from Ideas, a volume about the origin and early history of many things

David Killing Goliath. David killing the Philistine giant with a stone from his sling. According to the Bible, Goliath was 6 cubits (approximately 3 metres) tall. From the Bible (1 Samuel 17:I)

Native American hunters dancing wearing buffalo masks, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Native American hunters dancing wearing buffalo masks, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Portrait of Iron Horn, Native American man, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Portrait of Iron Horn, Native American man, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Portrait of White Buffalo, Native American man, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Portrait of White Buffalo, Native American man, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Portrait of Eagle Ribs, Native American Man, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Portrait of Eagle Ribs, Native American Man, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

The Bathos, 18th century. Artist: Thomas Clerk
The Bathos, 18th century. Time expiring, collapsed against a broken column, with the blade of his scythe snapped and his hour glass smashed, blowing out smoke from his broken pipe

Paul Before Felix, 18th century. Artist: DB Pyet
Paul Before Felix, 18th century. Paul, with his hands chained, stands before the governor Felix, defending himself. A Roman soldier to the left of Paul leans against his spear looking very bored

Group of frontier Indians, c late 18th century (c1880)
Group of frontier Indians, c1880. A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Natives Spearing an Elephant, 1883. A print from The Life and explorations of David Livingstone, LL.D. compiled from reliable sources, Adam and Co, 14 Ivy Lane, London and Newcastle, 1883

Tuscarora Indians tracking fugitives, late 17th-early 18th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

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