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The death of Leonardo de Vinci, 1519. Artist: WalkerThe death of Leonardo de Vinci, 1519. One of the greatest figures of the Italian Renaissance, Leonardo (1452-1519) died at Clos Luce, Amboise, France, on 2nd May 1519
Christopher Columbus before the Council at Salamanca, Spain, 1487. Columbus (1451-1506) making an unsuccessful attempt to persuade the council appointed by King Ferdinand II of Spain to fund his
King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (c18th century). Artist: J CollyerKing John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (c18th century). Magna Carta, also called Magna Carta Libertatum, is an English charter originally issued in 1215
Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, (1804). Artist: J ChapmanCleopatra, Queen of Egypt, (1804). Hellenistic co-ruler of Egypt with her father. Cleopatra (69-30 BC) was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty
The execution of Marshal Ney, France, 1816. Ney (1769-1815) was made a Marshal of France in 1804. He commanded the French army at the Battle of Friedland (1807) and at Borodino and Smolensk (1812)
Embarkation of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1620. The Pilgrim Fathers, members of the English Separatist Church sect of Puritans fled religious persecution in 1609, becoming exiles in the Netherlands
The Bartlow Hills, raised over the Slain, 1016. Artist: June BarnatoThe Bartlow Hills, raised over the Slain, 1016. After the Victory obtained here by canute King of Denmark over King Edmund Ironside in the year 1016
The Martyrdome of Six Men at Brainford, 1558. An illustration from John Foxes Book of Martyrs, depicting the burning of six Protestants during the persecutions of Queen Mary I
William Shakespeares house, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, late 19th century. Shakespeares house birthplace at Henley Street as restored in 1864
Crusader in battle, (19th century). A 19th-century romanticised depiction of the Crusades, a series of military campaigns in the Middle East waged by Christians from 1095-1291
The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1587, (18th century). Marys cousin, Elizabeth I was sympathetic to her plight when she was forced to flee to England in 1567
The Girl of the Room, 1793. Artist: BarlowThe Girl of the Room, (Fille De Chambre, Paris), 1793. She let go the purse, I put a single crown into it and tying up the ribband in a bow knot, returned it to her
Persians, 1808. Artist: F LeopoldPersians, 1808
The Grand Emir of Arabia
Mary Honeywood aged 93. Portrait of Mrs Honeywood (died 1620) who had 367 descendants living the year proceeding her death
Punishment of Prostitutes in Switzerland, c18th century. Dragging the Scavengers Cart. Women shovel manure into a cart
The Ancient Hermits, c19th century. First thus in Woods and solitary Caves, The Ancient Hermits lived, and in their quiet contemplations found more real comforts than societys of Men could yield
John Milton when young, (1787). Drawing of a 12-year-old boy. thought to be of John Milton, 17th century English poet. Miltons (1608-1674) most famous work is his epic Paradise Lost
Distributing furniture confiscated from Jews to victims of Allied bombing, Paris, 1943-1944French Milice distributing furniture confiscated from Jews to victims of Allied bombing, Paris, 1943-1944. The Milice Francais was a paramilitary organisation
French women enlisting for war work in Germany, 1940-1944. Faced with a decline in the supply of forced labour from occupied Poland and Russia, the Nazis demanded that France send 250
Destoyed vehicle, Rue de Castiglione, liberation of Paris, August 1944. After just over four years of occupation, the Germans surrendered the city to the French 2nd Armoured Division on 25 August
Burned out cars, Place de la Concorde, liberation of Paris, August 1944. After just over four years of occupation, the Germans surrendered the city to the French 2nd Armoured Division on 25 August
German soldiers at a restaurant, occupied Paris, June 1940. Paris fell to the Nazis on 14 June 1940, beginning a four year occupation
Bicycle taxi, German-occupied Paris, 1940-1944. Petrol was in short supply during the occupation and what was available went to the Germans
Horse-drawn cart carrying crates of drink, German-occupied Paris, July 1940. Under the German occupation, petrol was unobtainable
Parisians travelling by bicycle, German-occupied Paris, July 1940. Under the German occupation, petrol was unobtainable. Only police cars and vehicles carrying food supplies were allowed to travel
End of the line of demarcation between German-occupied and Vichy France, 1942 (March 1943)End of the line of demarcation between German-occupied and Vichy France, November 1942 (March 1943). Cover of a French magazine
German artillery driving through the Place de la Concorde, Paris, 1940. Paris fell to the invading German army on 14 June 1940
Funeral procession of members of the French Resistance, Paris, 1944. A pries walks in front of pallbearers carrying the coffins of members of the Forces Francaises de l Interieur killed during
Making wooden shoe soles, German-occupied Paris, February 1941. Like most things, leather was scarce during the occupation
French national lottery draw, German-occupied Paris, August 1941
Billboard dispaying Rassemblement Nationale Populaire posters, German-occupied Paris, February 1941. The Rassmblement Nationale Populaire (RNP)
German military band giving a concert, occupied Paris, 1940-1944
German censorship of the French press, occupied Paris, May 1944
French army officers reading the days newspapers, France, c1939-1940
Preparing vitamin sweets, German-occupied France, 1940-1944. Shortages and rationning of the vast majority of foodstuffs had an adverse effect on the diet and health of the civilian population
Belgian refugees with their bicycles and possessions outside the Gare du Nord, Paris, July 1940Belgian refugees with their possessions outside the Gare du Nord, Paris, July 1940. Belgians who had fled to France ahead of the German invasion preparing to return home after the fall of France
Sri Raga, Ragamala Album, School of Rajasthan, 19th century. A prince sitting on the terrace of a house where Narada and Kinnara are playing music
Vibhasa Ragini, Ragamala Album, School of Rajasthan, 19th century. A servant brings some lovers refreshments, he holds a bow and arrow, the symbol of Kama, god of the love
Gold Rain, c1750-1800. Found in the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Fisherman, 1828. Artist: Jean Henri MarletFisherman, 1828. A print from L Inde Francaise, 1828. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Tottis, 1828. Artist: Jean Henri MarletTottis, 1828. A print from L Inde Francaise, 1828. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Launderers, 1828. Artist: Jean Henri MarletLaunderers, 1828. A print from L Inde Francaise, 1828. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Chanar, 1828. Artist: Jean Henri MarletChanar, 1828. Nadar also Kshatriya Naadar, Natar, Sanar and Chanar is one of the Tamil castes found primarily in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and in the Tamil diaspora, particularly those living in Sri Lanka
Porteurs de Palanquins, 1828. Artist: Jean Henri MarletPorteurs de Palanquins, 1828. A print from L Inde Francaise, 1828. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Kneipp Cafe de Malt, advertisment, 1915. A print from Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18th September 1915
Yvett razor advertisement, 1915. A print from Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18th September 1915
Masque cagoule (Gas mask) advertisement, 1915. A print from Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18th September 1915