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Pointless Regrets, late 18th century (colour engraving)
CHT164024 Pointless Regrets, late 18th century (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Two knights dispute whether the Immaculate Conception is true or not, and decide it with a joust : needless to say, the believer is the winner... Date: 16th century

The Lady and the Lion
- needless to say, the lion is really a Prince who has been magically transformed : when transformed back again, she will find that he is not just a prince, but very handsome

Riots in Sarajevo
The Treaty of Berlin awards Bosnia and much else to the Austrian empire; needless to say, this is not popular with many, and riots break out in the streets of Sarajevo

Reform or Despotism ?
Tsar Alexander III has to choose between reform and despotism. Needless to say, he chooses despotism

Gambling Story 2 of 4
THROUGH STORM TO SUNLIGHT Our hero is invited by his friends to take part in a card game : needless to say, he loses more than he can afford (Second of four tableaux)

African Elephant Herd
Delelorgue and his companions, travelling in southern Africa, encounter a herd of elephants. Needless to say, they reach for their guns

Opposing Lincoln
Supporters of M Clellan try to drum up New York voters to oppose Lincolns second term of office : needless to say, he will be re-elected despite their efforts

An Egyptian Party
Four men take off their shoes before enjoying a convivial meal. Needless to say, the women of the household are not expected to take part

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of the late 18th century, a Pointless Regret ponders the colorful engraving of the Immaculate Conception, reflecting on the futility of dwelling on past regrets. Across the globe, a Lady bravely faces a lion in a far-off land, while back in Europe, the question of Reform or Despotism looms large over the masses, igniting Riots in Sarajevo. In the midst of it all, a Gambling Story unfolds in four intriguing parts, as fortune's wheel turns, spinning tales of hope and despair. Meanwhile, an African elephant herd roams free, a testament to the wonders of nature. And in a grand Egyptian party, opposing forces collide, as the sands of time continue to shift, shaping the course of history.