Theories Collection

LUSITANIA
At the time of her launch in 1907, she was the largest vessel in the world : her sinking by a U-boat in 1915 continues to inspire conspiracy theories

Awful Changes
A cartoon, published in 1830, 28 years before Darwins Origin Of Species, lampooning theories of evolution. Entitled Awful Changes, it depicts an Ichthyosaurus giving a lecture on a human skull

James Clerk Maxwell, Scottish physicist
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879), Scottish physicist. Maxwells works cover a wide area of science, and he is regarded as one of the finest minds of the 19th century

Andrei Kolmogorov, Soviet mathematician
Andrei Kolmogorov (1903-1987), Soviet mathematician. Kolmogorov is widely considered one of the most prominent mathematicians of the 20th century

Albert Einstein, artwork
Albert Einstein. Cartoon of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955). Einstein is best known for his paper on the special theory of relativity

Galileo Demonstrates
GALILEO GALILEI demonstrates his astronomical theories to a monk who isn t at all sure that he wants to know

Albert Einstein, caricature
Albert Einstein. Caricature of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955). Einstein received the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics for work on the photoelectric effect

Einstein and Eddington, 1930
Einstein and Eddington. German-born physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955), at left, was famous for his theories of relativity

Stephen Gould, US palaeontologist
Stephen Gould. Caricature of the US palaeontologist, evolutionary biologist, science historian and author Stephen Jay Gould (1941-2002) holding a collection of his essays called The Pandas Thumb

Man in the Iron Mask, playing the cello in prison
There are conflicting theories as to who this man was. One is that he was Count Ercole Antonio Mattioli (Matthioli or Marchioly, 1640-1703), an Italian diplomat, arrested as Eustache Dauger in 1669

18th Century astronomical diagrams. Historical diagrams describing various 18th Century theoretical systems used to describe the motion of the planets in our solar system

Earths Core
Hollow Earth theories suggest that there could be entrances to our planet at the Poles, giving us potential access to Earths core : who knows what we might find ?

Galileo Galilei facing the Inquisition, 1870 (engraving)
541121 Galileo Galilei facing the Inquisition, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Italian astronomer, mathematician and physicist)

The Suffragette newspaper Holiday Campaign. Front cover of The Suffragette newspaper, edited by Christabel Pankhurst and official organ of the W.S.P.U vol. 1, no. 43, Friday August 8, 1913

Charles Darwin: English naturalist (b / w photo)
5668993 Charles Darwin: English naturalist (b/w photo) by Elliott & Fry Studio (fl.1860-90); (add.info.: Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

Charles Darwin: English naturalist (b / w photo)
5669003 Charles Darwin: English naturalist (b/w photo) by Elliott & Fry Studio (fl.1860-90); (add.info.: Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

Depopulation and Repopulation in France, booklet by Arthur Le Creps against
CHT220321 Depopulation and Repopulation in France, booklet by Arthur Le Creps against Malthusianism, 1895 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Title Page of Memoria Technica, Oxford, 1888 (pencil on paper)
480625 Title Page of Memoria Technica, Oxford, 1888 (pencil on paper) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); 19.5x12.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

Title Page of Curiosissima Curatoria by Rude Donatus, Oxford
480626 Title Page of Curiosissima Curatoria by Rude Donatus, Oxford, 1892 (print) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98)

Memoria Technica, Oxford, 1888 (print)
480624 Memoria Technica, Oxford, 1888 (print) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); 19.5x12.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Title Page for The Principles of Parliamentary Representation, 1884 (print)
480623 Title Page for The Principles of Parliamentary Representation, 1884 (print) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); 19.8x13.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Exley (engraving)
815753 Thomas Exley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Exley (1774-1855)

Giordano Bruno - Italian cosmological theorist by Fidus
circa 1910s

ANALYSIS OF BEAUTY (1)
Plate 1 from Hogarths Analysis of Beauty illustrates the artists theories of aesthetics in art and nature, particularly his admiration of the serpentine form. Date: 1753

BABY UNDER CABBAGE LEAF
Finding a baby beneath a cabbage leaf Date: circa 1820

DENIS PAPIN & KETTLE DENIS PAPIN & KETTLE
DENIS PAPIN French pioneer of the steam engine, who formulated his theories in just the way Watt did, by watching a kettle steaming in the hearth Date: 1647? - 1712

Israel. Jerusalem. Mound - possibly the real Golgotha or Cal
Israel. Jerusalem. Mound where some theories say they be the real Golgotha or Calvary where Jesus was crucified. Currently, central bus station. Bab Al Zahra

Immanuel Kant, German philosopher C017 / 0688
Immanuel Kant (1724-1804), German philosopher. Kant published various influential philosophical works on the natural sciences, particularly geophysics and astronomy

Albert Einstein, artwork
Albert Einstein. Cartoon of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955) holding clocks, representing his theories on space-time

EDITORIAL Albert Einstein, 1879 - 1955. German born theoretical physicist. Amongst many accomplishments he posited theories of General Relativity, Special Relativity, and mass-energy equivalence

EDITORIAL Albert Einstein with his wife Elsa in the early 1920 s. Albert Einstein, 1879 - 1955. German born theoretical physicist

Wilhelm Ostwald, German physical chemist C016 / 8861
Wilhelm Ostwald (1853-1933), German physical chemist. Ostwald is considered one of the founders of modern physical chemistry. He was instrumental in identifying the proper action of catalysts

Alien contact in the 1940s, artwork
Alien contact. Computer artwork of aliens and alien spacecraft over a desert on Earth in the 1940s. Several such incidents are alleged to have taken place

Children Hatch out 1905
Lots of babies hatching out of eggs in a hen coop. Date: 1905

RENAN, Ernest (1823-1892). French philosopher and historian. Best known for his historical works on early Christianity and his political theories concerning nationalism. Renan at his desk. Engraving

Japan - Hot Springs of Kusatsu
Lantern slide of Japan Hot Springs of Kusatsu. There are several theories about the origin of Kusatsu Onsen. One theory, for instance, was that it was discovered by a legendary hero about 1

Page from a Darwin Notebook of 1837, from The life and Letters of Charles Darwin
KW270858 Page from a Darwin Notebook of 1837, from The life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Volume II, published in 1887 (litho) by Darwin

Arthur Stanley Eddington (1882-1944) British astronomer physicist and mathematician. Supporter and promoter of Einsteins theories of Relativity

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer, mathematician and physicist. Here he is facing the Inquisition, who challenged his claim that the earth moves

Karl Marx (1818-1883) German social, political and economic theorist. Theories formed basis of modern Communism

Theorem 22, Monas Hieroglyphica (1564). This theorem is one of 24 contained in the work Monas Hieroglyphica by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608)

Monas Hieroglyphica (1564) C015 / 4311
Monas Hieroglyphica (1564), title page. This work consists of 24 theorems by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608). Written in a mystical state, it revealed esoteric secrets in astronomy, alchemy

Theorem 13, Monas Hieroglyphica (1564). This theorem is one of 24 contained in the work Monas Hieroglyphica by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608)

Theorem 23, Monas Hieroglyphica (1564). This theorem is one of 24 contained in the work Monas Hieroglyphica by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608)

Theorem 18, Monas Hieroglyphica (1564). This theorem is one of 24 contained in the work Monas Hieroglyphica by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608)

Binary system 2M J044144, artwork C015 / 0774
Binary system 2M J044144, artwork. At left is the primary star, an approximately 20 Jupiter-mass brown dwarf. At right is its 5-10 Jupiter-mass companion (other companions are not shown)

Einstein Tower, solar observatory C016 / 6358
Einstein Tower. This tower is a solar observatory located in Albert Einstein Science Park, Potsdam, Germany. It was built from 1919 to 1921

Migration to the Americas, diagram
Migration to the Americas. Diagram showing the three theories (arrowed) for when and how humans first arrived in the Americas

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"Theories: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Universe" From the tragic sinking of Lusitania to the profound impact of awful changes, they have shaped our understanding of the world. James Clerk Maxwell, a brilliant Scottish physicist, revolutionized electromagnetism with his groundbreaking equations. Meanwhile, Soviet mathematician Andrei Kolmogorov laid the foundation for probability theory and Einstein's artwork captured his imaginative genius. Galileo demonstrates that knowledge is power as he challenged conventional beliefs about our place in the cosmos. A caricature portrays Albert Einstein, whose theory of relativity forever changed physics and our perception of time and space. In 1930, Einstein collaborated with Eddington in a historic moment that validated his ideas. Stephen Gould, an esteemed US paleontologist, unraveled evolutionary theories through meticulous research. Just like the enigmatic man in the iron mask playing cello in prison revealed hidden talents amidst captivity; theories often emerge from unexpected places. Astronomical diagrams from the 18th century take us on a journey through celestial wonders while reminding us how far we've come in unraveling their secrets. Delving deeper into Earth's core reveals astonishing insights into its composition and dynamics – yet another realm where theories continue to evolve and can not mere conjectures; they represent humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and truth. They challenge existing paradigms and pave new paths towards enlightenment. As we explore these captivating hints across history, let us embrace curiosity and celebrate those who dared to question everything for it is through theories that we unlock doors to infinite possibilities within ourselves and beyond.