Discover Collection (#4)

Shakespeare Head, Mercury Bay (engraving)
8648047 Shakespeare Head, Mercury Bay (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeare Head, Mercury Bay)

Portrait of Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, English biochemist (litho)
8634935 Portrait of Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, English biochemist (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins)

Human invention anticipated: Thermometer (engraving)
8657918 Human invention anticipated: Thermometer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thermometer)

Plan of the excavations of the Roman city of Viroconium Cornoviorum, Wroxeter, Shropshire (engraving)
8676996 Plan of the excavations of the Roman city of Viroconium Cornoviorum, Wroxeter, Shropshire (engraving) by English School

Vasco da Gama rounding the Cape of Good Hope (litho)
8661341 Vasco da Gama rounding the Cape of Good Hope (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vasco da Gama rounding the Cape of Good Hope)

A walk under the waters from 20 000 Leagues Under The Sea, c.1870 (engraving)
7339941 A walk under the waters from 20 000 Leagues Under The Sea, c.1870 (engraving) by Hildibrand, Henri Theophile (1824-1897); 99.5x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of a woman clothed in the Oriental or the coffee drinker. Anonymous, 18th century (painting)
JEB4875865 Portrait of a woman clothed in the Oriental or the coffee drinker. Anonymous, 18th century (painting); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Memory cubes
Rodrigo Núñez Buj

Astronomy, At The Edge Of, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Discovery, Dust, Exploration
Astronomy, At The Edge Of, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Discover, Science Photo Library, 85757766

Turquoise sea at the coastal village of Limeni, Mani region, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

Haciendo Planes
Javier Senosiain

S.T. 053
Dorian Gray

A long journey
Gerald Macua

Breathtaking view of small island with red house in Lovrafjorden fjord, Norway. Landscape photography Breathtaking view of small island with red house in Lovrafjorden fjord, Norway

Basalt rock formations "Troll toes" Basalt rock formations Troll toes on black beach. Reynisdrangar, Vik, Iceland

Close-up of a Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle face, Hawaii, USA
Close-up of a Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) face; Honu, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Lost and Frozen World
Javier de la Torre

A woman on the cliffs of Baleal Island, Peniche municipality, Leiria district, Estremadura province, Portugal

Foggy sunset at Cabo Carvoiero Lighthose, Peniche municipality, Leiria district, Estremadura province, Portugal

The houses of Baleal, on the cliffs of Baleal Island, Peniche municipality, Leiria district, Estremadura province, Portugal

The Wider Image: London life laid bare in rubbish along the Thames
A broken pair of pliers lies on a piece of coloured card in London, Britain, March 9, 2017. A selection of objects were found on the bank of the River Thames during low tide

A man uses a stick to clear notes placed in the cracks of the Western Wall, Judaisms holiest prayer site, to create space for new notes ahead of the Jewish holiday of Passover

Palace Nationale, Place Espanya, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain - Time lapse

Crystalline water in Cala Mariolu beach, Baunei, Ogliastra province, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal archeological site, Yucatan, Mexico

Temple of the Inscriptions; Palenque archeological site; Palenque National Park; Chiapas; Mexico

Turquoise and light blue sea at Limeni Beach, Mani region, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

Crystal and turquoise sea at the coastal village of Limeni, Mani region, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

Turquoise sea color at Limeni beach, Mani region, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

Pompeii Pompei 18th Century Visitors Discover
Pompeii Archaeological Site, Campania, Italy. 18th century visitors are shown the remains of a victim of the Vesuvius eruption which buried the town

Leif Erikson, 1893 (photogravure)
3671713 Leif Erikson, 1893 (photogravure) by Whitney, Anne (1821-1915); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The book of the fair)

The Discovery on the rocks, Queen Charlotte's Sound, 1798 (watercolour)
3672958 The Discovery on the rocks, Queen Charlotte's Sound, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Luigi Galvani discovered in 1780 the irritability of the frog muscle by electricity, 1867 (engraving)
JAB4121293 Luigi Galvani discovered in 1780 the irritability of the frog muscle by electricity, 1867 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Luigi Galvani (1737-1798)

Icy Bay, near Mt. St. Elias, Alaska, 1798 (watercolour)
3672975 Icy Bay, near Mt. St. Elias, Alaska, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The town of Valparaiso on the coast of Chili, 1798 (watercolour)
3673003 The town of Valparaiso on the coast of Chili, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Panorama of picturesque landscape with mountains, cloudy sky and lovatnet lake, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. Landscape photography Panorama of picturesque landscape with mountains

Breathtaking view on ringedalsvatnet lake from Trolltunga rock - most spectacular and famous scenic cliff in Norway. Landscape photography Breathtaking view on ringedalsvatnet lake from Trolltunga

Picturesque scene of Urke village and Hjorundfjorden fjord, Norway. Drammatic sky and gloomy mountains. Landscape photography Picturesque scene of Urke village and Hjorundfjorden fjord, Norway

Panorama of dramatic evening view of Hjorundfjorden fjord near Urke village, Norway. Landscape photography Panorama of dramatic evening view of Hjorundfjorden fjord near Urke village, Norway

Typical Iceland landscape with river and snowy mountains. Landscape photography Typical Iceland landscape with river and snowy mountains. Landscape photography

Gorgeous Icelandic landscape with fjord and rainbow on snowy mountains background Gorgeous Icelandic landscape with fjord and rainbow on snowy mountains background

Incredible sunset view of Reeky lavas field in the geothermal valley Leirhnjukur, near Krafla volcano, Iceland. Landscape photography Incredible sunset view of Reeky lavas field in the geothermal

Typical norwegian houses near fjord and snowy mountains. Norway, Europe. Landscape photography Typical norwegian houses near fjord and snowy mountains. Norway, Europe. Landscape photography

Lonely kayaker on Tjornuvik beach Lonely kayaker on Tjornuvik beach on Streymoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark. Landscape photography

Orange sunset and icebergs in Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon. Vatnajokull National Park, southeast Iceland, Europe. Landscape photography Orange sunset and icebergs in Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon

Pink sunset and icebergs in Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon. Vatnajokull National Park, southeast Iceland, Europe. Landscape photography Pink sunset and icebergs in Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon

Four kayaker on Tjornuvik beach on Streymoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark. Landscape photography

Lonely kayaker on Tjornuvik beach on Streymoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark. Landscape photography

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"Unveiling the Secrets of the Unknown: A Journey of Discovery" Embarking on a Viking ship, brave explorers set sail across treacherous seas, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and adventure. From the untamed waves to uncharted territories, they sought to unravel mysteries that lay hidden beneath. In 1779, tragedy struck as Hawaiian natives claimed Captain Cook's life during his audacious quest. The sacrifice of this intrepid explorer only fueled the fire within others to push boundaries further and delve deeper into unexplored realms. Sherlock Holmes himself embarked on the captivating "Adventure of the Second Stain, " unravelling enigmatic puzzles with his astute mind. His relentless pursuit of truth inspired countless souls to embrace their own curiosity and embark on personal quests for discovery. Antarctica witnessed Shackleton's Manchurian ponies trudging through icy landscapes in 1908, defying nature's harshest elements. Their resilience mirrored humanity's indomitable spirit as we ventured towards new frontiers, determined to uncover its frozen secrets. The silver screen transported audiences back in time with Elissa Landi and Cyril McLagen in Anthony Asquith's Underground (1928). This cinematic masterpiece awakened imaginations and kindled a desire for exploration beyond our everyday lives. Centuries ago, fearsome Viking raiders roamed vast oceans aboard their mighty fleet. These seafaring warriors embodied courage and tenacity - qualities that continue to inspire modern-day adventurers seeking discoveries both near and far. Through Carlos Villoch's lens, we catch glimpses of captivating moments frozen in time - snapshots capturing fleeting instances that reveal beauty even amidst chaos. Each photograph beckons us closer, inviting us to explore worlds unknown. John Hassall's Frys Cocoa advertisement serves as a reminder that even mundane objects can hold extraordinary stories waiting to be discovered. It reminds us that every corner holds potential for revelation, encouraging us to seek wonder in the simplest of things.