Human Origins Collection

1874 Monkey Darwin cartoon by Faustin
" Prof. Darwin" coloured lithograph by Faustin Betbeder, with original Shakespeare quotes in text below. Front page of the " Figaro" paper N

1863 Huxley from Ape to Man evolution
Ordered series of primate skeletons. The Frontis engraving by Waterhouse Hawkins from the first edition of Huxleys 1863 " Evidences as to Mans Place in Nature"

1863 Huxley from Ape to Man, age-toned
Ordered series of primate skeletons. The Frontis engraving by Waterhouse Hawkins from the first edition of Huxleys 1863 " Evidences as to Mans Place in Nature"

1909 Cartoon Darwin, apes, Haeckel
1909 " On Darwins hundredth Birthday" Illustration of Charles Darwin in heavenly tree with young chimpanzee (left) and orangutan (right)

A wild man of the woods
An unattributed woodcut representing the wild man of the woods. The engraving is convergant in imagery with the first (and enduring) European representations of apes with hirsute bodies

1860s Charles Lyell portrait photo cdv
CDV photograph of Sir Charles Lyell (14th November 1797-22 February 1875) by John Watkins taken some time in the 1860 s. Lyell began his career as a lawyer

Svante Paabo, Swedish paleontologist
Professor Svante Paabo, Swedish pioneer of recovering DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) genetic material from ancient fossils. Paabo has conducted research at the Universities of Munich, Germany

1887 Bronze of Sir John Evans antiquiary
Sir John Evans 1887 bronze medal struck in his honour by the Numismatist Society of London, to which he was president. Father of Sir Arthur Evans - the excavator of Minoan Crete

1909 Cartoon Darwin with Apes detail
1909 Illustration of Charles Darwin in tree with young chimpanzee (left) and orangutan (right) by the German artist Thomas Theodor Heine in the periodical " Simplicissimus" 15th February

1838 Cave Man engraving L Homme Fossile
Engraving of an ape-like cave man accompanying an article by Boitard in the French Magasin Universel (April 1838). This is the earliest reconstruction of a pre-historic human

1861 Fossil Man by Boitard
M. Boitards drawing of a decidedly simian fossil man was published after his death in the 1861 book " Paris Avant Les Hommes" (engraving by Moreau)

1880s Joseph Prestwich tinted photograph
1890s Joseph Prestwich photograph by Elliot and Fry, Swan electric engraving (with later tinting) being the frontispiece to " Life and Letters of Sir Joseph Prestwich" 1899

1731 Johann Scheuchzer Hairy Esau Bible
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) " Hairy Esau" folio copper engraving drawn by a team of engravers under the direction of Johann Andreas Pfeffel

1731 Scheuchzer Creation Adams rib & Eve 1731 Scheuchzer Creation Adams rib & Eve
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) creation of Eve from Adams rib, folio copper engraving drawn by a team of engravers under the direction of Johann Andreas Pfeffel

1673 Man headed bear ape after Ogilby
Papio and man-headed beast. Published in Amsterdam in 1673 by Jacob Von Meurs for Arnoldus Montanus " De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld" after the first book related to America by Ogilby

Sir John Evans circa 1895
Sir John Evans photo by Elliot and Fry (17 November 1823 -31 May 1908). Prehistoric archaeologist, numismatist and geologist. Father of Sir Arthur Evans the excavator of Minoan Crete

1731 Scheuchzer Creation Adam & Eve 1731 Scheuchzer Creation Adam & Eve
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) creation of Eve from Adams rib, folio copper engraving drawn by a team of engravers under the direction of Johann Andreas Pfeffel

Charles Lyell portrait engraving Stoddart
Frontispiece Volume II of the " Life Letters and Journals of Sir Charles Lyell, BART" John Murray publishers 1881. Engraving by Stoddart from a photograph

1863 Lyells Antiquity of Man desktop
Printers page title and frontispiece engraving from Charles Lyells 1863 " The Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man" together with a paleolithic flint handaxe from the Thames gravels

1731 Johann Scheuchzer Hairy Esau Bible
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) " Hairy Esau" folio copper engraving drawn by a team of engravers under the direction of Johann Andreas Pfeffel

1863 Huxley Mans Place in Nature desktop
Desktop including human skull in a glass dome and a first edition of Huxleys 1863 " Evidence as to Mans Place in Nature"

1863 Huxley Mans Place in Nature skulls
Desktop including two contrasting human skulls, a chimpanzee skull, and a first edition of Huxleys 1863 " Evidence as to Mans Place in Nature"

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"Tracing the Threads of Human Origins: From Ape to Man, an Evolutionary Journey" Step back in time to 1863, when Thomas Huxley's groundbreaking work "From Ape to Man" captivated minds and sparked a quest for understanding our origins. The pages have aged gracefully, their tones reflecting the wisdom they hold. In 1874, Faustin's Monkey Darwin cartoon playfully depicted Charles Darwin's theory of evolution through satire. It was a reminder that even in humor lies profound truth. Huxley's evolutionary journey continued as he unveiled his vision of humanity evolving from apes. His words echoed through generations, leaving an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Fast forward to 1909 - a captivating cartoon by Darwin himself showcased the undeniable connection between humans and apes. Ernst Haeckel joined this visual narrative with his French copy of the Tree of Life, illustrating how all life forms are intertwined. Legend has it that deep within forests lived wild men - mysterious beings who blurred the line between human and animal. Their existence fueled curiosity about our ancient ancestors and their untamed ways. Charles Lyell's portrait photograph from the 1860s captured not only his likeness but also his pioneering spirit in unraveling Earth's history. His contributions paved the way for future explorations into human origins. Enter Svante Pääbo, a Swedish paleontologist whose relentless pursuit led him to uncover DNA evidence linking us directly to Neanderthals. His discoveries shed light on our shared ancestry with these enigmatic beings. Sir John Evans' bronze statue stands tall as a testament to antiquity - reminding us that behind every artifact lies stories waiting patiently to be discovered. He dedicated his life unearthing remnants of our past civilizations. Returning once again to Darwin's iconic image from 1909; it reveals intricate details connecting us intimately with apes – emphasizing that we are part of a grand tapestry, woven by the hands of evolution.