XEE4162175: Sadi Carnot (1837-1894) French President from 1887 to 1894 and his wife in Elysee palace - Sadi Carnot, president of the French Republic and his wife - The feasts of the presidence - the new ballroom at the Palais de L'Elysee - engraving in the illustrious world of 1899, French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4162383: Expedition to America (1799-1804) by Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) and Aime Bonpland (1773-1858): the explorers descend the Orenoque, surrounded by the gigantic trees of the Amazon forest (Cano Pimichin, Venezuela) - illustration taken from “The Great Mariners of the 18th century”, 1879 - 1 of the 3 volumes of The “” General history of great voyages and of the frequent travelers”” by Jules Verne, Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images