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"Unraveling the Threads of History: From David Hume to Matthias Sprengel" In this captivating collection of historical hints

Background imageHistorian Collection: Albert Jeremiah Beveridge, 1862-1927, c1900 Feb. 28. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Albert Jeremiah Beveridge, 1862-1927, c1900 Feb. 28. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Albert Jeremiah Beveridge, 1862-1927, c1900 Feb. 28. Senator of Indiana. Half-length portrait, seated at desk, facing right. [Albert J. Beveridge, historian and US senator from Indiana]

Background imageHistorian Collection: George Bancroft, 1800-1891, (c1890?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

George Bancroft, 1800-1891, (c1890?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
George Bancroft, 1800-1891, (c1890?). Three-quarter length portrait, seated at desk in library; man (Hermann?) standing in background. On back of print: "Hon

Background imageHistorian Collection: USA, North Carolina, Flat Rock, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Connemara

USA, North Carolina, Flat Rock, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Connemara, former home of poet and historian Carl Sandburg and site of wife Lilian Sandburgs Connemara Goat Farm

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Jean Piere Erman, 1735 - 1814. German theologian, historian and official in Berlin. After an engraving by D Centurier

Background imageHistorian Collection: Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy, Victorian period

Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Background imageHistorian Collection: Montezuma is allowed to be seen in public

Montezuma is allowed to be seen in public, by going out to his Temples... Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional

Background imageHistorian Collection: Diego Velazquez de Cuellar (1465-1524)

Diego Velazquez de Cuellar (1465-1524) had the intention of ceasing Hernan Cortes. Cortes and his fleet left Cuba in haste for the coast of Mexico

Background imageHistorian Collection: History of the Conquest of Mexico

History of the Conquest of Mexico
Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional, conocida por el nombre de Nueva Espana (History of the Conquest of Mexico, population)

Background imageHistorian Collection: Rerum sicularum libri VIII, by Nicolai Specialis

Rerum sicularum libri VIII, by Nicolai Specialis (Nicola Speciale, 14th century historian of Sicilian origin). In his work he described the deeds of the kings of the Crown of Aragon

Background imageHistorian Collection: White Star Line, RMS Majestic, auction sale catalogue

White Star Line, RMS Majestic, auction sale catalogue
White Star Line, RMS Majestic, rare auction sale catalogue for the furnishings and fittings, including two complimentary ladies appointment cards for a hairdressing salon

Background imageHistorian Collection: Portrait of Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944), French historian, academician and politician

Portrait of Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944), French historian, academician and politician. Photography late 19th century
JEB4835629 Portrait of Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944), French historian, academician and politician. Photography late 19th century

Background imageHistorian Collection: French Caricatures, Hodgepodge of Heads

French Caricatures, Hodgepodge of Heads
A selection of caricatures of prominent French figures, including Minister of Public Works Pierre Baudin, painter Albert Pierre Rene Maignan, historian and journalist Georges Eugene Sorel

Background imageHistorian Collection: Leigh Ashton, British art historian and museum director

Leigh Ashton, British art historian and museum director
Sir Arthur Leigh Bolland Ashton (1897-1983), British art historian and museum director (Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum from 1945 to 1955). Date: circa 1940s

Background imageHistorian Collection: Sir Kenneth Clark, Director, the National Gallery, London

Sir Kenneth Clark, Director, the National Gallery, London
Sir Kenneth Mackenzie Clark (1903-1983), British art historian, museum director, and broadcaster. He was Director of the National Gallery, London, from 1934 until 1946. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageHistorian Collection: John K M Rothenstein, art historian and administrator

John K M Rothenstein, art historian and administrator
John K M Rothenstein (1901-1992), British art historian and administrator, Director of the Tate Gallery, London, from 1938 to 1964. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageHistorian Collection: Peter Kropotkin, Russian historian and scientist

Peter Kropotkin, Russian historian and scientist
Peter Kropotkin (1842-1921), Russian historian, scientist, philosopher, anarchist, socialist, revolutionary and activist Date: circa 1900

Background imageHistorian Collection: Handwriting of Emile Ollivier, French lawyer and politician

Handwriting of Emile Ollivier, French lawyer and politician
Handwriting (dated 9 May 1861) of Emile Ollivier (1825-1913), French lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister of France. In his retirement he wrote many books of political history

Background imageHistorian Collection: Adolphe Thiers, French statesman and historian

Adolphe Thiers, French statesman and historian
Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877), French statesman and historian, President of France and President of the Third Republic. Date: 1868

Background imageHistorian Collection: Francois Guizot, French historian and statesman

Francois Guizot, French historian and statesman
Francois Pierre Guillaume Guizot (1787-1874), French historian, orator and statesman. Date: 1866

Background imageHistorian Collection: Evaristo Jose Fernandez San Miguel y Valledor (1785-1862)

Evaristo Jose Fernandez San Miguel y Valledor (1785-1862). Spanish military, nobleman, politician and historian, Duke of San Miguel. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography

Background imageHistorian Collection: Juan Ferreras (1652-1735). Spanish priest and historian

Juan Ferreras (1652-1735). Spanish priest and historian
Juan Ferreras (Juan de Ferreras y Garcia) (1652-1735). Spanish priest and historian, one of the founders of the Royal Spanish Academy in 1713. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography

Background imageHistorian Collection: Cecilio Acosta (1818-1881). Venezuelan writer and historian

Cecilio Acosta (1818-1881). Venezuelan writer and historian
Cecilio Acosta (1818-1881). Venezuelan politician, historian and writer. Illustration by Badillo. Engraving by Carretero. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1881. Date: 2018

Background imageHistorian Collection: John Buchan, Scottish novelist, historian and politician

John Buchan, Scottish novelist, historian and politician, by Imre Laszlo Unvardy aka Spy Junr Date: 1927

Background imageHistorian Collection: Bertrand Russell with others on a CND campaign

Bertrand Russell with others on a CND campaign
Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, socialist, pacifist and social critic

Background imageHistorian Collection: Bertrand Russell, British writer, pacifist etc

Bertrand Russell, British writer, pacifist etc
Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, socialist, pacifist and social critic. Seen here (left)

Background imageHistorian Collection: Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Russian writer

Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Russian writer
Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn (1918-2008), Russian novelist, dramatist and historian, awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1970. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageHistorian Collection: Karl Marx and his wife, Jenny (nee von Westphalen)

Karl Marx and his wife, Jenny (nee von Westphalen)
Karl Marx (1818-1883), German philosopher, political economist, historian, political theorist, sociologist, communist and revolutionary

Background imageHistorian Collection: Karl Marx monument, Moscow, Russia

Karl Marx monument, Moscow, Russia
The Karl Marx monument in Teatralnaya Square, Moscow, Russia, around the time of its unveiling in 1961. It was carved on the spot from a 200 ton block of granite

Background imageHistorian Collection: Karl Marx 1818 1883 German Philosophy Philosopher

Karl Marx 1818 1883 German Philosophy Philosopher
karl, marx, 1818, 1883, german, philosophy, philosopher, politics, political, economist, history, historian, theory, theorist, social, science, scientist, sociology, sociologist, communism

Background imageHistorian Collection: Karl Marx monument, Highgate Cemetery, London

Karl Marx monument, Highgate Cemetery, London
The monument to Karl Marx above his grave in Highgate Cemetery, North London. Seen here on a rainy day, with sightseers holding umbrellas

Background imageHistorian Collection: Jacquetta Hawkes, Bertrand Russell and Stephen King-Hall

Jacquetta Hawkes, Bertrand Russell and Stephen King-Hall
Jacquetta Hawkes (1910-1996), British writer and archaeologist, Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician

Background imageHistorian Collection: Karl Marx with Friedrich Engels and family members

Karl Marx with Friedrich Engels and family members
Karl Marx (1818-1883), German philosopher, political economist, historian, political theorist, sociologist, communist and revolutionary (right)

Background imageHistorian Collection: Karl Marx, German political writer and revolutionary

Karl Marx, German political writer and revolutionary
Karl Marx (1818-1883), German philosopher, political economist, historian, political theorist, sociologist, communist and revolutionary. Seen here in later years with white hair and beard. Date: 1882

Background imageHistorian Collection: Tariq Ali speaking under an NUJ banner

Tariq Ali speaking under an NUJ banner
Tariq Ali (b 1943), British Pakistani historian, novelist, filmmaker, political campaigner and commentator. Seen here speaking under a National Union of Journalists (NUJ) banner. Date: 1991

Background imageHistorian Collection: He appeared thus after his death to the historian Platina, explaining that because he lived like a

He appeared thus after his death to the historian Platina, explaining that because he lived like a beast during his lifetime, he did so still, being dead Date: reigned 1034 - 1045

Background imageHistorian Collection: Sir Walter Scott, 1771-1832. Scottish novelist, poet, historian and biographer

Sir Walter Scott, 1771-1832. Scottish novelist, poet, historian and biographer. From an illustration by A. S. Hartrick
3052774 Sir Walter Scott, 1771-1832. Scottish novelist, poet, historian and biographer. From an illustration by A.S. Hartrick by Hartrick, Archibald Standish (1864-1950); Private Collection

Background imageHistorian Collection: Historical image of Jerome, Eusebius Sophronius Jerome of Spagnletto, 347, 420, priest, confessor

Historical image of Jerome, Eusebius Sophronius Jerome of Spagnletto, 347, 420, priest, confessor
1900s, 19th-century, 2 people, accurate, archive, art print, art prints, black, black-and-white, black-white, catholic, children, christian, clergyman, clergymen, copy, depiction, depictions

Background imageHistorian Collection: Jean Charles Dominique de Lacretelle, French historian and journalist, France, Historical

Jean Charles Dominique de Lacretelle, French historian and journalist, France, Historical
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, early, europe's

Background imageHistorian Collection: The Hon John Lothrop Motley, 1861 (oil on panel)

The Hon John Lothrop Motley, 1861 (oil on panel)
3483005 The Hon John Lothrop Motley, 1861 (oil on panel) by Watts, George Frederick (1817-1904) (after); 61x50 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageHistorian Collection: Portrait of Paul Marmottan (1856-1932) in his study, 1911 (b/w photo)

Portrait of Paul Marmottan (1856-1932) in his study, 1911 (b/w photo)
MMT164797 Portrait of Paul Marmottan (1856-1932) in his study, 1911 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France

Background imageHistorian Collection: Pasquale Villari as a young man, 1856 (oil on canvas)

Pasquale Villari as a young man, 1856 (oil on canvas)
862881 Pasquale Villari as a young man, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Morelli, Domenico (1826-1901); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Background imageHistorian Collection: She only left of all harless train, the sad historian of the pensive plain (colour litho)

She only left of all harless train, the sad historian of the pensive plain (colour litho)
955959 She only left of all harless train, the sad historian of the pensive plain (colour litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHistorian Collection: Guido Bentivoglio (1579-1644)

Guido Bentivoglio (1579-1644)
865206 Guido Bentivoglio (1579-1644) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); (add.info.: Guido Bentivoglio (1579-1644) Italian cardinal, statesman, diplomat and historian, born at Ferrara

Background imageHistorian Collection: Portrait of cardinal Bentivoglio, 1623 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of cardinal Bentivoglio, 1623 (oil on canvas)
7129995 Portrait of cardinal Bentivoglio, 1623 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of cardinal Guido Bentivoglio (1577-1644)



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"Unraveling the Threads of History: From David Hume to Matthias Sprengel" In this captivating collection of historical hints, we embark on a journey through time and explore the multifaceted world of historians. We begin with the enigmatic figure of David Hume, whose intellectual prowess shaped our understanding of human nature. A caricature captures his essence, reminding us of his profound impact. Next, we encounter a cartoon depicting Winston Churchill, the indomitable British statesman who steered his nation through tumultuous times. His leadership during World War II left an indelible mark on history. Turning our attention to ancient Greece, we discover Herodotus and Thucydides. The former's bust stands as a testament to his pioneering work in recording events with meticulous detail while also showcasing an artwork that brings him to life once more. Meanwhile, Thucydides' stoic visage captured in another bust reminds us of his analytical approach and invaluable contributions. Venturing further into history's annals, we encounter The Venerable Bede—a luminary whose writings shed light on early medieval England. His legacy endures as a beacon for future generations seeking knowledge about their past. The exploration continues beyond Earth itself with Schiaparelli's two hemispheres capturing Mars' mystique. These images remind us that they are not confined solely to terrestrial affairs; they extend their curiosity even into celestial realms. Delving deeper into antiquity again, Herodotus reappears alongside Gooch in sepia tones—an evocative portrayal that transports us back centuries ago when these scholars diligently pursued truth amidst uncertainty. Our journey concludes with T. F. G Dexter at St Pirans Oratory in Cornwall and James Clark from Kilmarnock—both individuals embodying the spirit of local history enthusiasts who tirelessly preserve heritage for future generations.