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1890 - Mechanical Graphics by Frederick Newton Willson

1890 - Mechanical Graphics by Frederick Newton ...

Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1855 - Frederick Newton Willson was an eminent authority (a true OG) of Geometry and Mechanical Drawing throughout the 20th century.  He was a...

1890 - Mechanical Graphics by Frederick Newton ...

Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1855 - Frederick Newton Willson was an eminent authority (a true OG) of Geometry and Mechanical Drawing throughout the 20th century.  He was a...

1533 Hans Holbein 'The Ambassadors'

1533 Hans Holbein 'The Ambassadors'

Most definitely the COOLEST historical artifact that exists today.  This is Hans Holbein's 'The Ambassadors'. It hangs amongst other priceless artifacts at the National Gallery in London, England.  If you love...

1533 Hans Holbein 'The Ambassadors'

Most definitely the COOLEST historical artifact that exists today.  This is Hans Holbein's 'The Ambassadors'. It hangs amongst other priceless artifacts at the National Gallery in London, England.  If you love...

1356-1363 AD Sultan Al-Nasir Hassan - Cairo, Egypt

1356-1363 AD Sultan Al-Nasir Hassan - Cairo, Egypt

When thinking about the origin of the S, our imagination is often lost amongst the ancient world. We imagine long lost Hieroglyphics etched into pyramid walls, or cave paintings telling...

1356-1363 AD Sultan Al-Nasir Hassan - Cairo, Egypt

When thinking about the origin of the S, our imagination is often lost amongst the ancient world. We imagine long lost Hieroglyphics etched into pyramid walls, or cave paintings telling...

1200 BC - Koryo Dynasty, Korea

1200 BC - Koryo Dynasty, Korea

We uncovered this ancient stoneware cosmetic box and cover. It dates back to the Koryo Dynasty from 1200 BC and contains a S motif as well as a top chrysanthemum design. It...

1200 BC - Koryo Dynasty, Korea

We uncovered this ancient stoneware cosmetic box and cover. It dates back to the Koryo Dynasty from 1200 BC and contains a S motif as well as a top chrysanthemum design. It...

3000 BC Zalktis (Snake) Sign - Latvia, Europe

3000 BC Zalktis (Snake) Sign - Latvia, Europe

In an example of the Indo-European heritage crossover, we see Latvia using a very similar cultural symbol to Romania even though their countries are around 1000 miles apart. Also from the 3000 BC era,...

3000 BC Zalktis (Snake) Sign - Latvia, Europe

In an example of the Indo-European heritage crossover, we see Latvia using a very similar cultural symbol to Romania even though their countries are around 1000 miles apart. Also from the 3000 BC era,...

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3300 BC - The Dacians - Eastern Europe

Were the Dacians the inventor of the S? This is certainly one of the earliest and perhaps closest resemblance to the S that we have discovered. But what does it...

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3300 BC - The Dacians - Eastern Europe

Were the Dacians the inventor of the S? This is certainly one of the earliest and perhaps closest resemblance to the S that we have discovered. But what does it...

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