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Reproduction of a totem shrine on one of the Torres Straits Islands, Melanesia.  The small enclosure, top left hand corner shows the shrine as it probably appeared; the larger one to the right is intended to show the contents of the long covered enclosures.  The totem animals represented by effigies were a crocodile, a hammer headed shark and a ray fish.After a 19th century photograph.  From Customs of The World, published c.1913.
Reproduction of a totem shrine on one of the Torres Straits Islands, Melanesia.  The small enclosure, top left hand corner shows the shrine as it probably appeared; the larger one to the right is intended to show the contents of the long covered enclosures.  The totem animals represented by effigies were a crocodile, a hammer headed shark and a ray fish.After a 19th century photograph.  From Customs of The World, published c.1913.

KWE3033706: Reproduction of a totem shrine on one of the Torres Straits Islands, Melanesia. The small enclosure, top left hand corner shows the shrine as it probably appeared; the larger one to the right is intended to show the contents of the long covered enclosures. The totem animals represented by effigies were a crocodile, a hammer headed shark and a ray fish.After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

A head dress worn by a member of the Roro tribe from Papua New Guinea, Melanesia.  The design of the tall framed feather structure on the head is unique to each clan, not to be imitated by other clans. After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913.
A head dress worn by a member of the Roro tribe from Papua New Guinea, Melanesia.  The design of the tall framed feather structure on the head is unique to each clan, not to be imitated by other clans. After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913.

KWE3033712: A head dress worn by a member of the Roro tribe from Papua New Guinea, Melanesia. The design of the tall framed feather structure on the head is unique to each clan, not to be imitated by other clans. After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

A long-voyage sailing boat used by the people from The Hermit Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia.  After a 19th century photograph.  From Customs of The World, published c.1913.
A long-voyage sailing boat used by the people from The Hermit Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia.  After a 19th century photograph.  From Customs of The World, published c.1913.

KWE3033713: A long-voyage sailing boat used by the people from The Hermit Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia. After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Dayak, Dyak or Dayuh women of Borneo, south east Asia, dancing with human heads.  A few days after the return of a successful head-hunting expedition, the heads, which had been hacked off the dead bodies, were brought into the house. Then followed a time of rejoicing in the course of which the heads were taken by the women who, having performed fantastic dances, hung them beside the old ones.  The presence of heads in the house was supposed to attract the benevolent spirits who lived around them.  From Customs of The World, published c.1913.
Dayak, Dyak or Dayuh women of Borneo, south east Asia, dancing with human heads.  A few days after the return of a successful head-hunting expedition, the heads, which had been hacked off the dead bodies, were brought into the house. Then followed a time of rejoicing in the course of which the heads were taken by the women who, having performed fantastic dances, hung them beside the old ones.  The presence of heads in the house was supposed to attract the benevolent spirits who lived around them.  From Customs of The World, published c.1913.

KWE3033728: Dayak, Dyak or Dayuh women of Borneo, south east Asia, dancing with human heads. A few days after the return of a successful head-hunting expedition, the heads, which had been hacked off the dead bodies, were brought into the house. Then followed a time of rejoicing in the course of which the heads were taken by the women who, having performed fantastic dances, hung them beside the old ones. The presence of heads in the house was supposed to attract the benevolent spirits who lived around them. From Customs of The World, published c.1913. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

A Dayak, Dyak or Dayuh man from the island of Borneo, seen here in gala costume.  Every year or two the Dayaks hold a feast called Gawai Autu in honour of the departed spirits which they believe surround the heads which hang in their houses.  After a 19th century photograph.  From Customs of The World, published c.1913.
A Dayak, Dyak or Dayuh man from the island of Borneo, seen here in gala costume.  Every year or two the Dayaks hold a feast called Gawai Autu in honour of the departed spirits which they believe surround the heads which hang in their houses.  After a 19th century photograph.  From Customs of The World, published c.1913.

KWE3033734: A Dayak, Dyak or Dayuh man from the island of Borneo, seen here in gala costume. Every year or two the Dayaks hold a feast called Gawai Autu in honour of the departed spirits which they believe surround the heads which hang in their houses. After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Combat between two elephants with tusks artificially truncated and trunks interlocked, the native attendants were armed with long wands.  Southern India in the 19th century.  From Customs of The World, published circa 1913.
Combat between two elephants with tusks artificially truncated and trunks interlocked, the native attendants were armed with long wands.  Southern India in the 19th century.  From Customs of The World, published circa 1913.

KWE3033748: Combat between two elephants with tusks artificially truncated and trunks interlocked, the native attendants were armed with long wands. Southern India in the 19th century. From Customs of The World, published circa 1913. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Robert II, King of the Franks, called The Pious or The Wise, 972 – 1031.  He was excommunicated by Pope Gregory V for marrying his cousin Bertha of Provence.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1900.
Robert II, King of the Franks, called The Pious or The Wise, 972 – 1031.  He was excommunicated by Pope Gregory V for marrying his cousin Bertha of Provence.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1900.

KWE3033752: Robert II, King of the Franks, called The Pious or The Wise, 972 – 1031. He was excommunicated by Pope Gregory V for marrying his cousin Bertha of Provence. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1900. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

The use of deception in war.  A Chinese emperor of the 2nd century BC using mannequins on his besieged city walls to deceive the enemy. Legend has it that the mannequins were dressed as beautiful women and when the wife of the invading chieftain saw them she was so jealous that she persuaded her husband to withdraw his army.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.
The use of deception in war.  A Chinese emperor of the 2nd century BC using mannequins on his besieged city walls to deceive the enemy. Legend has it that the mannequins were dressed as beautiful women and when the wife of the invading chieftain saw them she was so jealous that she persuaded her husband to withdraw his army.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

KWE3033757: The use of deception in war. A Chinese emperor of the 2nd century BC using mannequins on his besieged city walls to deceive the enemy. Legend has it that the mannequins were dressed as beautiful women and when the wife of the invading chieftain saw them she was so jealous that she persuaded her husband to withdraw his army. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

A map of China under the Manchus; The Ta Ch'ing Dynasty or Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912.   From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.
A map of China under the Manchus; The Ta Ch'ing Dynasty or Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912.   From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

KWE3033760: A map of China under the Manchus; The Ta Ch'ing Dynasty or Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

A sea battle between pirate junks and the Imperial Chinese navy during the 19th century.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.
A sea battle between pirate junks and the Imperial Chinese navy during the 19th century.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

KWE3033763: A sea battle between pirate junks and the Imperial Chinese navy during the 19th century. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

The Boxer Rebellion, Boxer Uprising or Yihetuan Movement, 1900.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.
The Boxer Rebellion, Boxer Uprising or Yihetuan Movement, 1900.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

KWE3033765: The Boxer Rebellion, Boxer Uprising or Yihetuan Movement, 1900. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Map of Mauryan India, Asoka's Empire, 260 BC.  A geographically extensive Iron Age historical power in ancient India, ruled by the Maurya dynasty.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.
Map of Mauryan India, Asoka's Empire, 260 BC.  A geographically extensive Iron Age historical power in ancient India, ruled by the Maurya dynasty.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

KWE3033766: Map of Mauryan India, Asoka's Empire, 260 BC. A geographically extensive Iron Age historical power in ancient India, ruled by the Maurya dynasty. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Map of the last phase of Ancient India, 350 - 750 AD.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.
Map of the last phase of Ancient India, 350 - 750 AD.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

KWE3033768: Map of the last phase of Ancient India, 350 - 750 AD. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Paul Deroulede, 1846-1914.  French author and politician. President of The League of Patriots. Drawing by Gamonal.
Paul Deroulede, 1846-1914.  French author and politician. President of The League of Patriots. Drawing by Gamonal.

KWE3052796: Paul Deroulede, 1846-1914. French author and politician. President of The League of Patriots. Drawing by Gamonal. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827 in Navarino Bay, (modern day Pylos), Greece between the Ottoman Empire and the allied British, French and Russian forces during the Greek War of Independence.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.
The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827 in Navarino Bay, (modern day Pylos), Greece between the Ottoman Empire and the allied British, French and Russian forces during the Greek War of Independence.  From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

KWE3039811: The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827 in Navarino Bay, (modern day Pylos), Greece between the Ottoman Empire and the allied British, French and Russian forces during the Greek War of Independence. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Maurus Jokai, 1825-1904. Hungarian writer. From the book
Maurus Jokai, 1825-1904. Hungarian writer. From the book

KWE3052857: Maurus Jokai, 1825-1904. Hungarian writer. From the book "The Masterpiece Library of Short Stories, Russian etc, Volume 13” / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Jesus feeding the multitude.  The miracle of the five loaves and two fish, or perhaps the miracle of the seven loaves and fish.  From The Gospels, New Testament.  From The Children's Bible, published c. 1883
Jesus feeding the multitude.  The miracle of the five loaves and two fish, or perhaps the miracle of the seven loaves and fish.  From The Gospels, New Testament.  From The Children's Bible, published c. 1883

KWE3039823: Jesus feeding the multitude. The miracle of the five loaves and two fish, or perhaps the miracle of the seven loaves and fish. From The Gospels, New Testament. From The Children's Bible, published c. 1883 / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Francis Marion, 1732-1795. Officer during American Revolution and leader of guerrilla band.  Known as The Swamp Fox.  From painting by Alonzo Chappel
Francis Marion, 1732-1795. Officer during American Revolution and leader of guerrilla band.  Known as The Swamp Fox.  From painting by Alonzo Chappel

KWE3052863: Francis Marion, 1732-1795. Officer during American Revolution and leader of guerrilla band. Known as The Swamp Fox. From painting by Alonzo Chappel / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Philip H. Sheridan 1831 to 1888.  Union general during American Civil War. From photograph by Matthew Brady
Philip H. Sheridan 1831 to 1888.  Union general during American Civil War. From photograph by Matthew Brady

KWE3052869: Philip H. Sheridan 1831 to 1888. Union general during American Civil War. From photograph by Matthew Brady / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Fruit auctions at Covent Garden fruit and vegetable market, London, England in the late 19th century.  From Living London, published c.1901
Fruit auctions at Covent Garden fruit and vegetable market, London, England in the late 19th century.  From Living London, published c.1901

KWE3039837: Fruit auctions at Covent Garden fruit and vegetable market, London, England in the late 19th century. From Living London, published c.1901 / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Fleet Street corner, Ludgate Circus, London, England in the late 19th century.  From Living London, published c.1901
Fleet Street corner, Ludgate Circus, London, England in the late 19th century.  From Living London, published c.1901

KWE3039843: Fleet Street corner, Ludgate Circus, London, England in the late 19th century. From Living London, published c.1901 / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

W.G. Grace, (centre, holding a bat) is cheered after a good innings.  William Gilbert
W.G. Grace, (centre, holding a bat) is cheered after a good innings.  William Gilbert

KWE3039847: W.G. Grace, (centre, holding a bat) is cheered after a good innings. William Gilbert "W. G." Grace, 1848 –1915). English amateur cricketer. From Living London, published c.1901 / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Street people in London, England in the late 19th century.  From Living London, published c.1901
Street people in London, England in the late 19th century.  From Living London, published c.1901

KWE3039849: Street people in London, England in the late 19th century. From Living London, published c.1901 / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Frederick II, 1712 – 1786. King in Prussia (1740–1786) of the Hohenzollern dynasty.  Known as Frederick the Great.
Frederick II, 1712 – 1786. King in Prussia (1740–1786) of the Hohenzollern dynasty.  Known as Frederick the Great.

KWE3062007: Frederick II, 1712 – 1786. King in Prussia (1740–1786) of the Hohenzollern dynasty. Known as Frederick the Great. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Ruins in San Francisco, California, United States of America, after the earthquake of April 18, 1906.
Ruins in San Francisco, California, United States of America, after the earthquake of April 18, 1906.

KWE3062008: Ruins in San Francisco, California, United States of America, after the earthquake of April 18, 1906. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Fountain and square of St. Sophia, Istambul, Turkey. Engraved by T. Higham after W. H. Bartlett.
Fountain and square of St. Sophia, Istambul, Turkey. Engraved by T. Higham after W. H. Bartlett.

KWE3052651: Fountain and square of St. Sophia, Istambul, Turkey. Engraved by T. Higham after W. H. Bartlett. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Sir Colin Campbell,  The Lord Clyde,1792-1863.  British army officer and field marshal.  From the portrait by Sir. Francis Grant.
Sir Colin Campbell,  The Lord Clyde,1792-1863.  British army officer and field marshal.  From the portrait by Sir. Francis Grant.

KWE3052702: Sir Colin Campbell, The Lord Clyde,1792-1863. British army officer and field marshal. From the portrait by Sir. Francis Grant. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Sir Roger David Casement, 1864-1916 Irish patriot. From a photograph taken in Germany.
Sir Roger David Casement, 1864-1916 Irish patriot. From a photograph taken in Germany.

KWE3052706: Sir Roger David Casement, 1864-1916 Irish patriot. From a photograph taken in Germany. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 1769 – 1852. From an engraving after a painting by G. Hayter.
Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 1769 – 1852. From an engraving after a painting by G. Hayter.

KWE3052711: Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 1769 – 1852. From an engraving after a painting by G. Hayter. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Battle of Lepanto, Nafpaktos, Greece, October 7,1571.
Battle of Lepanto, Nafpaktos, Greece, October 7,1571.

KWE3123821: Battle of Lepanto, Nafpaktos, Greece, October 7,1571. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

The defeat of the French at Bailen, Spain, 19 July 1808
The defeat of the French at Bailen, Spain, 19 July 1808

KWE3123831: The defeat of the French at Bailen, Spain, 19 July 1808 / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

The Spaniards landing in Africa, 1534
The Spaniards landing in Africa, 1534

KWE3123834: The Spaniards landing in Africa, 1534 / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Doonas Rapids near Castle Connell, County Limerick, Ireland.  Drawn by W.H.Bartlett, engraved by J. Cousen. From “The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland” by N.P.Willis and J.Stirling Coyne. Illustrated from drawings by W.H.Bartlett. Published London c.1841.
Doonas Rapids near Castle Connell, County Limerick, Ireland.  Drawn by W.H.Bartlett, engraved by J. Cousen. From “The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland” by N.P.Willis and J.Stirling Coyne. Illustrated from drawings by W.H.Bartlett. Published London c.1841.

KWE3123841: Doonas Rapids near Castle Connell, County Limerick, Ireland. Drawn by W.H.Bartlett, engraved by J. Cousen. From “The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland” by N.P.Willis and J.Stirling Coyne. Illustrated from drawings by W.H.Bartlett. Published London c.1841. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Delphin Lodge, Ireland.  Drawn by W.H.Bartlett, engraved by J. Cousen.  From “The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland” by N.P.Willis and J.Stirling Coyne.  Illustrated from drawings by W.H.Bartlett. Published London c.1841.
Delphin Lodge, Ireland.  Drawn by W.H.Bartlett, engraved by J. Cousen.  From “The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland” by N.P.Willis and J.Stirling Coyne.  Illustrated from drawings by W.H.Bartlett. Published London c.1841.

KWE3123844: Delphin Lodge, Ireland. Drawn by W.H.Bartlett, engraved by J. Cousen. From “The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland” by N.P.Willis and J.Stirling Coyne. Illustrated from drawings by W.H.Bartlett. Published London c.1841. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Hazlewood and Loch Gill, County Sligo, Ireland. Drawn by W.H.Bartlett, engraved by G.K.Richardson. From “The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland” by N.P.Willis and J.Stirling Coyne.  Illustrated from drawings by W.H.Bartlett. Published London c.1841.
Hazlewood and Loch Gill, County Sligo, Ireland. Drawn by W.H.Bartlett, engraved by G.K.Richardson. From “The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland” by N.P.Willis and J.Stirling Coyne.  Illustrated from drawings by W.H.Bartlett. Published London c.1841.

KWE3123847: Hazlewood and Loch Gill, County Sligo, Ireland. Drawn by W.H.Bartlett, engraved by G.K.Richardson. From “The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland” by N.P.Willis and J.Stirling Coyne. Illustrated from drawings by W.H.Bartlett. Published London c.1841. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images

Ruins in San Francisco, California, United States of America, after the earthquake of April 18, 1906.
Ruins in San Francisco, California, United States of America, after the earthquake of April 18, 1906.

KWE3062010: Ruins in San Francisco, California, United States of America, after the earthquake of April 18, 1906. / Private Collection / Bridgeman Images


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