"2000 year old mosaic of a dog next to a knocked over jug."
"Father and son enjoying their portraits being taken. Early 1900s"
"1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom"
"Winter school bus, Maine, 1930"
"An Egyptian man stood next to a 2000 year old Roman painting"
"Chief Iron Tail driving an early automobile. 1915"
"The ruins of Whitby Abbey, with drone lighting showing how it would have looked complete."
"Tricycle of 3 year old boy named Shin, who died 1,500 meters from the hypocenter of Hiroshima atomic bombing, 1945"
"An intricately adorned bone comb from the early medieval period, discovered in a warrior's burial site in Fridingen, Germany. The comb, dating back to the early 7th century CE, was stored in a protective case to safeguard its fragile teeth. It is currently on display at the Landesmuseum Württemberg."
"The fireplace in Little Moreton Hall, constructed between 1504 and 1610 CE, may appear crooked at first glance, but it is, in fact, perfectly straight. The real culprit is the room itself—warped and uneven due to centuries of shifting and settling. Renowned as one of the wonkiest buildings in England, this iconic Tudor manor charms visitors with its distinctive, gravity-defying architecture and crooked charm."
"Shoemaker and his cat. Mid 19th century"
"A mother working on the family car whilst her husband is away at war. 1944"
"Intricately carved Violin of Domenico Galli, 1687"
"X-ray scans of Carreño de Miranda’s 1681 portrait of King Charles II of Spain have uncovered a fascinating hidden layer beneath the surface. The scans reveal that the artist painted over an earlier portrait of the king, depicting him at a much younger age. This discovery provides new insights into the evolving portrayal of the monarch and the artistic decisions made to reflect his changing appearance and status over time."
"A powerful portrait of Private Walter Henry Chibnall, who died at Passchendaele in 1917, alongside his son, Billy, who died as a POW in WWII. Both made the ultimate sacrifice for Australia."
"Before and after- 2009 above and 2023 below
The 179-yard-long Earlsheaton Tunnel, part of the Great Northern Railway’s loop line from Batley to Wakefield via Dewsbury, opened in 1876 and closed to all traffic in 1965.
In 2012, it was reopened for the use of a ‘greenway’ for cycling and walking"
"Soup kitchen feeding young children in Germany during the Great Depression"
"2000 year old sapphire ring that belonged to Roman emperor Caligula, depicting his fourth wife Caesonia"
"An Austrian boy’s delight as he receives a new pair of shoes during WW2."
"A woman with her possessions in the ruins of Cologne, Germany. 1945"
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