Africa Collection (page 6)

World eastern hemispheres 1883
Warrens Common School Geography

Ottoman Empire, lithograph, published in 1878
Ancient map of Ottoman Empire. Lithograph, published in 1878

Map of Suez Canal 1897

Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)
Illustration of a Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)

Red crassula (Crassula coccinea)
Illustration of a Red crassula (Crassula coccinea)

Secretary Bird Close-Up Portrait
Sagittarius serpentarius, or hunter bird

Menara Pavilion and Gardens, Marrakesh
The Menara gardens are gardens located to the west of Marrakech, Morocco, at the gates of the Atlas mountains. They were established in the 12th century (c. 1130) by the Almohad ruler Abd al-Mu min

View of South African Trees and Scrubs in the Misty Foggy Morning at Kruger National Park, South Africa
Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. It covers an area of 19, 485 square kilometres in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga in northeastern South Africa

A sleepy mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) lounging in the underbrush in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

CETSHWAYO (1826-1884). Last Zulu King

STEAMSHIP: AFRICA. The Cunard Line steamship, SS Africa. Engraving, American, 1889

Kaiser Hof Hotel
1920: Guests sitting outside the Kaiser Hof Hotel, Dar es-Salaam, Tanganyika, East Africa. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Mt. Baker, Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda

Ivory Mask
An elaborate 16th century ivory mask from Benin City, Nigeria, circa 1930. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Homo sp. skulls C016 / 5933
Side views of Homo erectus (Sangiran), H. heidelbergensis (Broken Hill), H. neanderthalensis, (La Ferrassie) and H. sapiens (Polynesia) skulls. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Olduvai Gorge landscape, Tanzania C015 / 6429
Olduvai Gorge landscape, Tanzania. This gorge (also called Oldupai Gorge) is famous for the fossils discovered here of extinct hominins that form part of the human evolutionary tree

Ardipithecus ramidus landscape. Artwork of Ardipithecus ramidus male and female hominids (right) climbing a fallen branch and standing in an African forest during the Pliocene. A

Leopard, S. Africa
Leopard, S.Africa

MARRAKECH
DEKIMBE MURRAY

Crowned hawk eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) Zimbabwe. Captive

Juan Smith South Africa Rugby Union England V South Africa Rugby UnionInvestec International Twickenham, Middlesex, England 27 November 2010 Date: 27 November 2010

Duane Vermeulen South Africa Rugby Union England V South Africa Twickenham, London, England 24 November 2012 Date: 24 November 2012

Eben Etzebeth South Africa Rugby Union England V South Africa Twickenham, London, England 24 November 2012 Date: 24 November 2012

Schalk Burger South Africa Rugby Union England V South Africa, Investec Challenge Twickenham, Middlesex, England 22 November 2008 Date: 22 November 2008

Danie Rossouw South Africa Rugby Union England V South Africa Rugby Union Twickenham, Middlesex, England 25 November 2006 Date: 25 November 2006

Pierre Spies South Africa Rugby Union England V South Africa Twickenham, Middlesex, England 18 November 2006 Date: 18 November 2006

Corne Krige South Africa & Western Prov. England V South Africa Twickenham, London, England 23 November 2002 Date: 23 November 2002

Joe Van Niekerk South Africa Rugby Union England V South Africa Twickenham, London, England 23 November 2002 Date: 23 November 2002

Gary Teichmann South Africa Rugby Union 16 November 1998 Date: 16 November 1998

A group of French actresses enjoy a performance by a local belly dancer during a night out in Marrakech, Morocco December 1952 C5929-027

Cafe at Biskra, Algeria, 1884. Creator: Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Cafe at Biskra, Algeria, 1884

Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) at the surface at sunrise. Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

A lion, an ostrich and a wildebeest in a dust storm in Etosha National Park, Namibia

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) herd with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, Kenya, Amboseli National Park

Corkscrews, Franschhoek, Western Cape

Milt Jackson, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1994. Creator: Brian Foskett
Milt Jackson, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1994

Lava lake at night in the crater of Nyiragongo Volcano, Virunga National Park, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

1468136 - Mandrill male (Mandrillus sphinx) abstract of brightly coloured ischial
1468136 - - Mandrill male (Mandrillus sphinx) abstract of brightly coloured ischial callosity on buttocks, Lekedi National park, Gabon

Mount Nyiragongo Volcano, Kibati, Virunga National Park, Parq National des Virunga, Democratic Republic of Congo
This is a burn scar from a previous eruption of Mount Nyiragongo Volcano, Kibati, Virunga National Park, Parq National des Virunga, Democratic Republic of Congo

Longwood, Napoleons Residence at St. Helena, 1896. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was exiled on the island of Saint Helena from 1815 until his death

The Union Jack Flies Over Tobruk, 1942. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, 1942]

Odysseus passing the Sirens rock, 3rd century
Roman mosaic from Tunisia of Odysseus passing the Sirens rock, tied to the mast, 3rd century

A legionnaire, Algeria, c1910. French postcard

French Foreign Legion, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 1910. French postcard

Petrified Trees, The Dead Vlei
Sossusvlei, Namibia

Antique engraving depicting birds eye view of Cairo

Antique map of Nile River

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Africa, a continent of rich history and diverse landscapes. From the ancient Al-Idrisis world map in 1154 to the modern Africa Political Map, this land has witnessed countless changes over time. Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville remind us of the enchanting stories that have emerged from this vibrant continent. In Ice Cold In Alex (1958), we catch a glimpse of Africa's cinematic allure. But beyond its cultural contributions, it also holds geological significance with continental drift shaping its landscape over 250 million years. The stunning image of Gemsbok gracefully navigating Namibia's sand dunes showcases the remarkable wildlife found on this vast land. And who can forget the breathtaking Mount Kilimanjaro Sunset? A sight that leaves visitors in awe. Even from space, Africa captivates our attention as seen in Apollo 17's photograph capturing the whole earth. The White pelicans at Walvis Bay in Namibia add to its natural beauty and diversity. Let us not forget Africa's historical context as depicted by the British Empire world map from the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of colonialism's impact on this great continent. Africa is more than just a place; it is an intricate tapestry woven with tales of triumphs and struggles, captivating landscapes, and diverse cultures. This caption only scratches the surface of what makes Africa truly special – an ever-evolving mosaic waiting to be explored and understood by all who seek its treasures.