EditorialThe Trial of Charles I. Following his defeat in the English Civil Wars, King Charles I was placed on trial by Parliament in January 1649 for levying war against his own people. This publication, which originally came out in instalments during the trial...
EditorialHaving received a substantial grant of lands in 1681 in what would become known as Pennsylvania, William Penn set about devising a constitution for his new colony, which became The Frame of the Government of Pennsylvania. That document, and its accompa...
EditorialVirgil. The Aeneid. Book IV. Mercury appears to Aeneas in a dream: Mercury visits Aeneas to tell him that he has delayed too long his mission and he must leave at once from Carthage to Italy. Engraving after relief in bronze by Henry Bates. "La Ilustra...
EditorialThe Opening of the Wallhalla 1842 Oil on mahogany; 1127 x 2007 mm N00533 This is the first of four pictures telling the story of Aeneas?s stay at Carthage. Aeneas was delayed from his destiny to become the founder of Rome by his love for Dido, ...
Editorial" Palais Garnier", the Paris Operahouse. Built 1861-1875, architect Charles Garnier's blueprint was chosen over 171 competitors. Construction was delayed by the 1870 / 71 war against Germany and the fall of Napoleon III.
EditorialOil-can with small, home-made bomb set off by a delayed-action detonator. (For open view see 27-02-01 / 66) Danish resistance movement World War II.