Nikola Collection (page 2)

MARK TWAIN (1835-1910). Samuel Clemens. American writer and humorist. Photographed by phosphorescent light in Nikola Teslas laboratory; the exposure time was ten minutes. Photograph, January 1894

NIKOLA TESLA (1856-1943). American electrician and inventor. Born in Croatia, of Serbian parents. Tesla holding an electric light. Photograph, c1900

NIKOLA PASIC (1845-1926). Serbian and Yugoslav politician and diplomat. Photograph, early 20th century

Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 5000 Dinar
The Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 5000 Dinar, bearing the portrait of Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer

American electrician and inventor. Born in Croatia, of Serbian parents. Photographed, c1895
NIKOLA TESLA (1856-1943). American electrician and inventor. Born in Croatia, of Serbian parents. Photographed, c1895, with one of his electrical generators (oscillators)

NIKOLA TESLA (1856-1943). American electrician, physicist and inventor. Born in Croatia, of Serbian parents. Wood engraving, American, 1894

Montenegro - Milena, Queen of Montenegro
Montenegro - Milena Vukotic (1847 - 1923), Queen of Montenegro, wife of King Nicholas I (Nikola Mirkov Petrovic-Njegos) - the only king of Montenegro. Date: circa 1900s

King Nikola I of Montenegro and his sons
King Nikola (Nicholas) I of Montenegro (1841 - 1921) and his sons (from left): Crown Prince Danilo Aleksandar (1871 - 1939)

Nicolas I of Montenegro, exiled in France, WW1
King Nicolas I of Montenegro (1841-1921, reigned 1910-1918), seen here in national costume during his exile in France (Lyons) with his family during the First World War. Date: circa 1918

World War One Allies in 1914 - Peter I, King of Serbia, George V of the United Kingdom, French President Poincare, Tsar Nicolas II, Albert I of Belgium and Nikola I of Montenegro Date: 1914

Montenegro - Cetinje - Kings Palace
National Museum of Montenegro at Cetinje - Former Palace of King Nicholas I Date: circa 1910s

President Paschitsch and Crown Prince of Serbia, WW1
Nikola Paschitsch, President of the Serbian Council, conversing with Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia during the First World War. Date: circa 1916-1917

Sir Douglas Haig meeting King Nikola I of Montenegro
General Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) meeting King Nikola I of Montenegro (1841-1921) at Beauquesne in northern France during the First World War. Date: circa 1916

King Nicholas I of Montenegro
King Nicholas (Nikola) I of Montenegro (Nikola I Mirkov Petrovic-Njegos 1841-1921) and his entourage, possibly at the start of his exile to France in 1918. Date: circa 1918

Bulgaria - Pleven - The Public Baths
Bulgaria - Pleven (Plevna) - the three-storey historic building of the former public baths in Pleven built in the 1900s and commissioned to Nikola Lazarov, who combined Neo-Byzantine

Cetinje, Montenegro - Palace of the King
The Interior of the Palace of the King of Montenegro at Cetinje - Montenegro came under the juristiction of the King of Yugoslavia following the end of World War One

Pachitch, Serbian Premier / Stamp
NIKOLA PASIC (PASHITCH or PACHITCH), (1845 - 1926) Notable Serbian and Yugoslav politician and diplomat

Nikola I / Montenegro
NIKOLA I Ruler of Montenegro (Yugoslavia) with his family

Nikola I / Montenegro 1903
NIKOLA I Ruler of Montenegro (Yugoslavia)

Wwi / Montenegro King
King Nikola and Queen Milena of Montenegro salute their army, as they march to support the Serbs. Nikola and Milena are forced into exile in France, never to return

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"Nikola Tesla: A Visionary Pioneer of Science, 1899" Step into the world Tesla, a brilliant mind whose scientific contributions shaped our modern society. In this captivating portrait from 1899, we witness the genius behind groundbreaking inventions and concepts that revolutionized the world. From his iconic Wardenclyffe Tower, also known as Tesla Tower, which aimed to provide wireless communication across continents in 1910, to his profound understanding of electricity and magnetism showcased through experiments like the Himmel Erde demonstration – Nikola Tesla's impact on science is unparalleled. But who was Nikola? Born in Smiljan, Croatia in 1856, he later became an Austrian citizen. His relentless pursuit of knowledge led him to work alongside renowned figures like Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse. Yet it was his own brilliance that set him apart. His achievements reached far beyond science; even royalty recognized his greatness. As depicted on a Montenegrin stamp honoring King Nicolas I – The King of Montenegro – we see how Nikola's influence extended beyond borders. This hand-tinted photograph from 1890 captures Nikola's enigmatic presence perfectly. With piercing eyes reflecting both determination and curiosity, he embodies the essence of a true visionary. Today, we continue to reap the benefits Tesla's discoveries. Our modern electrical systems owe their efficiency to his alternating current (AC) power transmission technology. Without him paving the way for wireless communication and harnessing natural forces for humanity's benefit, our lives would be drastically different. So let us remember this extraordinary man who forever changed our world with his innovative ideas and unwavering dedication to advancing science. Let us celebrate Nikola Tesla – an inspiration for generations past and present alike.