Disc Collection (page 7)

Gold discs from Mycenae, 17th century BC
Gold discs from the womens grave in the Upper Grave Circle in Mycenae, from the National Museums collection in Athens, 17th century BC

Representation of Crodon, 1834. The Saxon god Crodon, standing on a fish, holding a bucket and displaying a pierced dish

Representation of Crodon, 1656. The Saxon god Crodon, standing on a fish, holding a bucket and displaying a pierced dish. From Annales Circuli Westphaliae by Herman Stangefol. (1656)

Gold pectoral from the Aegina treasure, 17th century BC
Gold pectoral from the Aegina treasure, possibly Minoan. From the British Museums collection, 17th century BC

Gold earring from the Aegina treasure, 17th century BC
Gold earring from the Aegina treasure, from the British Museums collection, 17th century BC

Phaestos Disc, from Minoan Royal Palace at Phaestos, 20th century BC
The Phaestos Disc, from the Minoan Royal Palace at Phaestos. The inscription in hieroglyphs has not yet been deciphered, and its authenticity is sometimes doubted

Golfing Hints, two Silver King 7 inch singles, c1920. The first and second of four talks

Disc with a portrait of Aeschines, Ancient Greek statesman and orator, 2nd century. Roman, after a Greek original of the 4th century BC

Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. Dated 19th Century

Egyptian Art. Karnak. The goddess Bastet. Relief
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting the goddess Bastet. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Egypt

Minoan art. Crete. Phaistos Disc, possibly dating to the middle or late Minoan Bronze Age (2nd millennium B.C.). Side A. Fired clay

Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Troopers sword, 1814 (c); blade is stamped with the makers name, I Gill; the original hatchet blade made this Pattern useless for thrusting

Bevel gear translation for chainless bicycle

Voyager spacecraft plaque, artwork
Voyager spacecraft plaque. Artwork of the Golden Record carried by the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft as a message to intelligent life

Floppy disk of 3.5 inch size enclosed in a plastic protective jacket. This flexible magnetic disk is used to store computer data

Engraving depicting a gyroscope being used
Engraving depicting a gyroscope, a device consisting of a wheel or disc mounted so that it can spin rapidly about an axis which is itself free to alter in direction. Dated 19th Century

Illustration of Edisons recording apparatus. The apparatus was used for making recordings on a wax disc, showing the clockwork mechanism housed in the stand under the disc. Dated 19th Century

Engraving depicting a gyroscope being used, 19th century
Engraving depicting a gyroscope being used

Engraving depicting a toy gyroscope (or Magic Top). A gyroscope is a device consisting of a wheel or disc mounted so that it can spin rapidly about an axis which is itself free to alter in direction

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"The Timeless Legacy of the Disc: From Ancient Artifacts to Modern Wonders" The Trundholm sun chariot, a remarkable bronze disc from the Early Bronze Age (c. 1400 BC), showcases the artistic brilliance and astronomical knowledge of our ancestors. Cassini spacecraft's awe-inspiring images of Saturn and its moon Titan reveal a captivating celestial dance around this magnificent ringed planet. Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) have long fascinated us, with New Mexico's Villa being an intriguing location associated with mysterious disc-shaped phenomena. Akhenaton, an enigmatic pharaoh in ancient Egypt, left behind Brunton discs that symbolize his revolutionary religious beliefs and artistic expression. The Peacock Gramophone, a stunningly ornate disc player adorned with intricate peacock motifs, represents both elegance and innovation in early sound reproduction technology. The Phaistos Disc discovered in Greece dates back to the 15th century BC and remains one of archaeology's greatest puzzles due to its undeciphered hieroglyphic script on both sides. Optical illusion discs amaze us with their ability to deceive our eyes; one such example depicts a man jumping rope while another clings onto it as if defying gravity itself. A young man immersed in colorful light wearing only underwear listens intently through his headphones, capturing the essence of modern music appreciation amidst vibrant visuals. NGC 4565 stands as a breathtaking barred spiral galaxy seen edge-on from Earth's perspective within the constellation Coma Berenices – reminding us of our place in the vast cosmos. X-ray imagery reveals the intricacies of a normal spine, highlighting medical advancements that aid in understanding spinal health for diagnosis and treatment purposes. Indian Medicine Men At Work demonstrate centuries-old healing practices involving sacred rituals and herbal remedies passed down through generations for holistic well-being.