Historical Image Collection (page 4)

Waterloo false teeth. These Victorian dentures were made from real teeth embedded in ivory (across top and bottom). They are called Waterloo teeth as they allegedly came from dead soldiers

The Triumph of Death, Medieval fresco
" The Triumph of Death", 15th century fresco. This fresco hung in the Palazzo Scalfani in Palermo, Italy. The building became a civic hospital in 1435

Blood vessels of chest and neck
Blood vessels of the chest and neck, historical anatomical artwork. The thoracic (chest) cavity has been dissected in this anterior (front) view to reveal part of the aorta

Hand veins. Historical artwork of the veins (red) of the hand. Blood enters the hand through wrist arteries (not seen) that branch out to form the capillaries of the fingers

Bones of the human skeleton
Bones of the skeleton. Artwork from Juan Valverde de Amuscos textbook Anatomia del Corpo Humano (Anatomy of the Human Body), published 1560. Fig. I is a view of the spine, from the left side. Figs

Potts disease in Egyptian tomb drawing
Tracing from an Egyptian tomb of a man suffering from Potts disease, or tuberculosis of the spine. The deformity is due to a bacterial infection in childhood which affects the front of the spinal

Wader. El Gorum. Somalia. Africa

Explorer with A Large Antelope. Rhodesia. Africa

Head of A Hippopotamus. Africa

Explorer. Antelope. Rhodesia. Africa

Transportation of Whales Using Mobile Platforms. Durban. Southafrica. Africa

indigenous Group with Giraffes. Africa

Elephant As A Means of Transport. Zululand. Southafrica. Africa

Guard of Serotherapeutic institute. Poisonous Cobras and Snakes. Port Elizabeth. Southafrica. Africa

Buffaloes Slaughtered. Belgian Congo. Africa

Circus. Lion on Thread

Circus. Veterinarian with Tiger

U. S. A. Canada. Buffalo. Hunters
U.S.A. Canada. Buffalo. Hunters

Carrier Pigeon

Draught-horse. -

Cabmen. Piazza Della Signoria. Florence. Tuscany. Italy

Goats. Talamone. Orbetello. Tuscany. Italy

Harvest Wheat. Monte Senario. Vaglia. Tuscany. Italy

Sheep. Arezzo. Tuscany. Italy

Cattle Market. Alberese. Tuscany. Italy

Butteri. Monepulciano. Tuscany

Butteri. Montepulciano. Tuscany

Buttero. Montepulciano. Tuscany

Wild Boar Hunting. Maremma. Tuscany

Milking of a Reindeer. Lapland. Finland

Marking of Reindeer. Lapland. Finland

Reindeer Skin Drying. Lapland. Finland

Sempione Road. Gallery. Piemonte. Italy

Sloughi Dog. Egypt. Africa

Livestock. Ruanda-urundi. Belgian Congo. Africa

Sheep For Parachuting Test

Hunting

Count Arrigoni Degli Oddi

Boar Hunting

Hunting

Italy. Catania. Horses

Italy. Sicily. Siculiana. Shepherd

Italy. Calabria. Paola. Shepherd

Italy. Lazio. Agro Pontino. Marshes

Cowherds of the Maremma on Horse

Italy. Liguria. Ceriana

Italy. Tuscany. Chiusdino. Cattle Market

Italy. Basilicata. Coach

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Past: A Glimpse into Historical Images" This captivating collection of historical images takes us on a mesmerizing journey through time, offering glimpses into various facets of human knowledge and understanding. Amongst these intriguing depictions lies a set of glass eyeballs, reminiscent of an era when Descartes' optics theory reigned supreme in the 17th century. Moving further along this visual odyssey, we encounter artwork showcasing biomechanics - a fascinating blend of artistry and scientific exploration. The Phrenology bust by L. N. Fowler catches our attention next, shedding light on the intricate study of cranial features as indicators of personality traits during that period. Delving deeper into anatomy, we are presented with detailed illustrations depicting the muscles of the neck and Leonardo da Vinci's meticulous drawing unveiling the intricacies of the human venous system. These masterpieces serve as timeless reminders of humanity's relentless pursuit to unravel nature's secrets. As we continue our voyage through history, a remarkable 15th-century diagram unveils a medical zodiac - an intriguing fusion between astrology and medicine prevalent at that time. Our eyes then fall upon an eerie portrayal from 18th-century France: a plague doctor donning his distinctive beaked mask amidst times plagued by disease and despair. The artistic realm once again beckons us with an evocative artwork featuring four apes captured in 1874 - perhaps symbolizing mankind's connection to its primal roots or serving as social commentary on society itself. Another striking image emerges from a woodcut dating back to the 16th century; it portrays Woundman – reminding us both vividly yet grimly about past medical practices. Concluding this captivating visual expedition is another glimpse at L. N. Fowler's phrenology bust – emphasizing how deeply ingrained this pseudoscience was within historical beliefs about human behavior and character assessment.