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Chief Mountain Chief of the South Piegan Blackfeet
Image by Boston Public Library

Chief Mountain Chief of the South Piegan Blackfeet

Chief Mountain Chief (Ninna-stako, l. c. 1848-1942), also known as Big Brave (Omach-katsi) and later as Frank Mountain Chief, warrior and leader of the South Piegan nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy. Chief Mountain Colorized photograph...
Spanish Conquest & Exploration in North America in the 16th century
Image by Simeon Netchev

Spanish Conquest & Exploration in North America in the 16th century

A map illustrating Spain’s drive to expand its empire following the 1492 Reconquista of the Iberian Peninsula and Columbus's discovery of America. Inspired by tales of land and instant riches, thousands flocked to the New World with hopes...
The South China Sea in the 18th Century
Image by R. Bonne & G. Raynal

The South China Sea in the 18th Century

A late-18th century map of the South China Sea. Drawn by Rigobert Bonne and G. Raynal
South Propylon of the Palace of Knossos
Image by Carole Raddato

South Propylon of the Palace of Knossos

View of the restored part of the South Propylon at Knossos (Crete), decorated with copies of parts of the Procession Fresco. This Propylon formed the south entrance to the palace. The pairs of columns with their corresponding parapets supported...
South Rose Window, Chartres Cathedral
Image by Spencer Means

South Rose Window, Chartres Cathedral

The South Rose window of Chartres Cathedral, France, 1190-1220 CE. The stained glass window shows scenes of Jesus Christ and the Judgement of the Apocalypse.
Biface from Blombos Cave, South Africa
Image by Vincent Mourre/Inrap

Biface from Blombos Cave, South Africa

Biface from Blombos Cave, South Africa. It belongs to the Africa Middle Stone Age (MSA) tool culture and has been dated to c. 71,000 years old.
South China Sea Pirates
Image by triotriotrio

South China Sea Pirates

A Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) illustration showing pirates attacking merchant ships in the South China Sea. From the Qing Scroll. (Maritime Museum, Hong Kong)
Black Hills, South Dakota
Image by Runner 1928

Black Hills, South Dakota

Image of the Black Hills, South Dakota, sacred land of the Sioux, as seen from Needles Highway.
South Tower, Tiryns
Image by Mark Cartwright

South Tower, Tiryns

Detail of the 'Cyclopean' walls of the south tower of Mycenaean Tiryns (13th century BCE).
South African Troops Minesweeping
Image by G.J. Keating - Imperial War Museums

South African Troops Minesweeping

South African troops training looking for enemy mines during the Western Desert Campaigns (June 1940 to January 1943) in North Africa. (Imperial War Museums)
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