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Posted in Ancient History, Architecture, Best pictures, Castles, Educational card, Famous landmarks, Historical articles, History, Literature, Magic, Music, Religion, Royalty, Travel on Thursday, 26 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows Mozart and Schikaneder working on The Magic Flute.
Mozart and Schikaneder Work on The Magic Flute
The second picture shows the Merovingian Do-nothing Kings.
The Do-nothing Kings
The third picture shows the Statue of Osiris visiting the temple of Ipsambul.
Statue of Osiris visiting the temple of Ipsambul
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Ancient History, Animals, Arts and Crafts, Astronomy, Best pictures, Educational card, Historical articles, History, Inventions, Literature, Philosophy, Plants, Rivers, Science, Transport, Travel, War on Thursday, 26 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows Hannibal crossing the Rhone with his army and elephants, 218 BC.
Hannibal crossing the Rhone with his army and elephants, 218 BC
The second picture shows Ancient Egyptian papermakers.
Ancient Egyptian papermakers
The third picture shows Aristotle, Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist.
Aristotle, Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Actors, Architecture, Best pictures, Educational card, English Literature, Famous battles, Historical articles, History, Invasions, Leisure, Literature, London, Politics, Religion, Royalty, Shakespeare, Theatre, War on Thursday, 26 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows Shakespeare performing before Queen Elizabeth I in 1595.
Shakespeare performing before Queen Elizabeth I in 1595
The second picture shows Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, receiving gifts from the Aztec Emperor Montezuma.
Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, receiving gifts from the Aztec Emperor Montezuma, Mexico, 1518-1519
The third picture shows Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden attending an open air service before the Battle of Lutzen, Germany, 1632.
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden attends an open air service before the Battle of Lutzen, Germany, 1632
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Actors, Ancient History, Architecture, Best pictures, Customs, Educational card, Fairy Tale, Famous Composers, Famous landmarks, Historical articles, History, Legend, Literature, Magic, Music, Politics, Sea, Ships, Theatre on Thursday, 26 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows the words and music for the popular English song, ‘Rule Britannia’.
Rule Britannia
The second picture shows Aladin and the magic lamp.
Aladin and the magic lamp
The third picture shows Ancient Greek theatre.
Ancient Greek theatre
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Ancient History, Best pictures, Educational card, English Literature, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Legend, Literature, Oddities, Religion, Trade on Thursday, 26 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows Tancredi baptising the dying Clorinda.
Tancredi baptises the dying Clorinda from Torquato Tasso's epic poem Jerusalem Delivered.
The second picture shows a fakir.
A fakir
The third picture shows an Ancient Roman bookshop.
Ancient Roman bookshop
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Best pictures, Educational card, Famous crimes, Famous news stories, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Leisure, Literature, News, Politics, Religion, Science, Weapons on Wednesday, 25 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows Don Quixote.
Don Quixote
The second picture shows the Armenian Massacres, 1894-1896.
Armenian Massacres, 1894-1896
The third picture shows a novel illustration of the physics of Lightning.
Lightning
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Actors, Ancient History, Architecture, Best pictures, Educational card, English Literature, Famous battles, Famous landmarks, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Literature, Politics, Royalty, Shakespeare, Theatre, War on Wednesday, 25 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows Ancient Greek stonemasons using measuring instruments.
Ancient Greek stonemasons using measuring instruments
The second picture shows Signalling towers in the 15th Century.
Signalling towers, 15th Century
The third picture shows Prince Hal and Falstaff after the Battle of Shrewsbury.
Prince Henry and Falstaff after the Battle of Shrewsbury
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Posted in Aerospace, Africa, Ancient History, Architecture, Aviation, Best pictures, Disasters, Educational card, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Literature, Myth, Nature, Royalty, Transport, Travel on Wednesday, 25 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows Aeneas at Dido’s palace.
Aeneas at Dido's palace
The second picture shows passengers boarding an airship.
Boarding the airship in London
The third picture shows a hurricane on Martinique.
Hurricane on Martinique
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Architecture, Best pictures, Bravery, Educational card, Famous crimes, Famous news stories, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Literature, Politics, Railways, Revolution, Rivers, Royalty, Transport, Travel on Wednesday, 25 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows the Goltzsch Viaduct Railway Bridge, Mylau, Germany.
The Goltzsch Viaduct Railway bridge, Mylau, Germany
The second picture shows Dante exiled from Florence.
Dante exiled from Florence
The third picture shows the assassination of Jean-Paul Marat by Charlotte Corday.
The assassination of Jean-Paul Marat by Charlotte Corday, French Revolution, 13 July 1793
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Posted in Artist, Arts and Crafts, Best pictures, Educational card, Famous battles, Historical articles, History, Leisure, Literature, Royalty, Theatre, War, Weapons on Wednesday, 25 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows the workshop of a medieval mask maker.
Workshop of a medieval mask maker
The second picture shows Moliere at the table of Louis XIV.
Moliere at the table of Louis XIV
The third picture shows the Defence of Bazeilles during the Battle of Sedan.
Battle of Sedan, the Defence of Bazeilles
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.