Period Collection

Phases of the Moon. Composite image showing the Moon at each stage of its 28 day cycle (a lunar month). Along the top row, the Moon is a waxing (growing in apparent size) crescent

Standard periodic table, element types
Standard periodic table, colour-coded for element types. The periodic table shows the chemical elements ordered by atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus)

Standard periodic table, element types
Standard periodic table, colour-coded for element types. The periodic table shows the chemical elements ordered by atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus)

Waning crescent Moon. Image 27 of 27. Optical image of a waning (decreasing in apparent size) crescent Moon 27 days into its 28-day cycle

Uterus lining during menstruation, SEM
Uterus during menstruation. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lining of the uterus being shed during menstruation

The Battle of Culloden, 16 April 1746, the final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1890

Statue of a womanly Roman, also called Thusnelda, work conserved in Loggia de Lanzi, Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria, Loggia de Lanzi Statue Roman Art, Europe

Guidoriccio da Fogliano, fresco, Simone Martini (1284-1344), Globe Hall, Palazzo Pubblico, Siena Siena Palazzo Pubblico, Globe Hall Mural Painting Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Tombstone of Cecilia Aprile attributed to Francesco Laurana but more likely from his workshop, preserved in the Regional Gallery of Sicily, Palermo

Grave stele of Demokleides, in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens Greece Athens, National Archaeological Museum Stele Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall. Around 1900
View of an excursion party on the slip below the Lifeboat Station. Ladies and Gents are dressed in their finery sitting in, or standing against, the boats. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Geological map of the European Alps, lithograph, published in 1897
Geological map of the European Alps. Lithograph, published in 1897

Piazza Verdi, La Spezia La Spezia Piazza Verdi. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Portrait of Federico da Montefeltro; painting by Piero della Francesca. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Picture No. 11675528
Mouse Embryo at Eight Cell Stage. Date:

Picture No. 11675527
Mouse Embryo at Four Cell Stage & a Polar Body. Date:

Picture No. 11675526
Mouse Embryo at Two Cell Stage & a Polar Body. Date:

Picture No. 11675525
Mouse Embryo at Single Cell Stage and Polar Body. Date:

Medical College For Women Women Woman Dissecting
A student dissecting a leg at the Medical College for Women on East Twelfth Street and Second Avenue, New York, USA. After an illustration from an 1870 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated

A Battle of Kawanakajima, Japan, Sengoku Period - Shinano Province (modern Ngano). Five major battles between 1553 and 1564. Artist Utagawa Yoshikazu (active 1848-1863) 1857

The period is towards the close of day... Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815
1268378 The period is towards the close of day... Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815, engraved by H. R. Cook, published by T. Clay and R. Lambe, June 1819 (engraving) by Sauerweld, A

Portrait of Joseph Haydn (engraving)
814845 Portrait of Joseph Haydn (engraving) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Joseph Haydn)

Fossilised dinosaur footprints at Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison, Colorado, USA. This region was home to the iguanodon, a massive herbivorous bipedal dinosaur with a long heavy tail

Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu
2967360 Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu, Chola period (bronze) by Indian School; 113x102x30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

HMS Arethusa Name Ship Arethusa-class Class Light Cruiser
EDITORIAL HMS Arethusa, the name ship of her class of light cruisers. From British Warships, published 1940

The Temple Church, London, England, seen here in the 19th century. The church was built by the Knights Templar as their English headquarters

Garrett and Sons double-cylinder steam ploughing engine and tackle. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862

Neanderthal Or Neandertal Man. After A Work C. 1920
Neanderthal Or Neandertal Man. After A Work C.1920

Ippen Shonen, a traveling Buddhist priest who popularized dancing-praying ceremonies
JAPAN: BUDDHIST PRIEST. Ippen Shonen, a traveling Buddhist priest who popularized dancing-praying ceremonies, arrives at a town in the countryside. Scroll painting, 1299

Phool Mahal, the grandest of Mehrangarhs period rooms, Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, India

L eau. Water. Print from the magazine La Guirlande des Mois, published annually from 1917 - 1921. After a work by French illustrator George Barbier, 1882 - 1932

Franz Peter Schubert, 1797 - 1828. Austrian composer. After a drawing by one of his friends, Moritz von Schwind, 1820. From The Golden Age of Vienna, published 1948

Haydns "Anti-Visiting"card, which when translated reads, "Gone is all my strength
Haydns " Anti-Visiting" card, which when translated reads, " Gone is all my strength, old and weak am I". Franz Joseph Haydn, 1732 - 1809

The Battle of Trafalgar 21 October 1805. After the 19th century painting by Clarkson Frederick Stanfield

An imaginary landscape during the Tertiary period
5311905 An imaginary landscape during the Tertiary period; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an imaginary landscape during the Tertiary period, showing groups of Palaeotheria and Anoplotheria)

Animated view of Piccadilly Circus in London
3568388 Animated view of Piccadilly Circus in London by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: London, Piccadilly Circus, Great Britain 1890 ca)

Two men portraits inside the remains of the theater of Tusculum
3561589 Two men portraits inside the remains of the theater of Tusculum by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Colli Albani)

Portrait of a man of the Piccardi family, carte de visite
3560941 Portrait of a man of the Piccardi family, carte de visite by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Italy 1870-1880 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a couple, carte de visite
3560939 Portrait of a couple, carte de visite by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Italy 1870-1880 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Portrait of a young man of the Ghezzi family, carte de visite
3560937 Portrait of a young man of the Ghezzi family, carte de visite by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Italy 1870-1880 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

A hut in the Bagno Santini, Viareggio
3569892 A hut in the Bagno Santini, Viareggio by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Versilia / Viareggio 1888 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Portrait of child: daguerreotype preserved in the Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari, Florence
3575566 Portrait of child: daguerreotype preserved in the Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari, Florence; (add.info.: Italy 1855 ca)

Central Portal of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Strasbourg
3570491 Central Portal of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Strasbourg; (add.info.: Strasbourg, France 1890 ca. Date of Artwork: XIII sec. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Dante and Beatrice flying through the firmament of Paradise. Illustration of the Canto I of Paradiso of The Divine
3561233 Dante and Beatrice flying through the firmament of Paradise. Illustration of the Canto I of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri

Dante, with open arms, led in flight by Beatrice through the firmament of Paradise
3561235 Dante, with open arms, led in flight by Beatrice through the firmament of Paradise. Illustration of the Canto I of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri

Beatrice, pointing upward with her forefinger, leads Dante through the firmament of Paradiso
3561234 Beatrice, pointing upward with her forefinger, leads Dante through the firmament of Paradiso. Their bodies are illuminated by a ray of light

St. Bernard indicates to Dante the Rose of the blessed where Beatrice sits
3561260 St. Bernard indicates to Dante the Rose of the blessed where Beatrice sits. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Young woman relaxing in the studio, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper)
3561429 Young woman relaxing in the studio, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: United States 1903-1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

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"Phases of the Moon and Periods: A Journey through Time" Embark on a captivating journey as we explore the fascinating connections between various elements in our world, from the phases of the moon to historical events. Just like the Standard Periodic Table showcases different element types, each phase of the moon represents a unique period in time. Imagine gazing at the waning crescent moon, its delicate glow reminiscent of an ancient battle's final moments. The Battle of Culloden, fought on 16 April 1746 during the Jacobite rising, echoes through history like elements colliding on this cosmic stage. Intriguingly, even within our own bodies lies another period – that of menstruation. Delve into microscopic wonders with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) image revealing intricate details of the uterus lining during this natural cycle. It reminds us that nature operates in diverse rhythms just like chemical reactions occurring within elements. As day turns to dusk and shadows lengthen across landscapes, we find ourselves pondering yet another period - one marked by significant events such as the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815. Like musical notes harmonizing to create a masterpiece, these pivotal moments shape our shared history. Speaking of music, let us not forget Joseph Haydn's portrait engraved with meticulous detail; his compositions transcending periods and resonating throughout centuries. Much like how elements combine to form compounds with distinct properties, Haydn's genius merged melodies into timeless symphonies. Venturing further back in time reveals geological periods etched upon lithographs depicting European Alps' complex formations from 1897. These majestic mountains bear witness to Earth's ever-changing face over countless ages – reminding us that everything has its own place within vast cycles. Lastly but certainly not least is Neanderthal Man – or Neandertal Man as some may call him – an enigmatic figure who walked this earth long before modern humans. Picture No. 11675528 and Picture No.