Vultures: Nature’s Clean-Up Crew

Vultures: Nature’s Clean-Up Crew

Picking through old books and archives in our hunt for choice public domain tidbits we scavenged up some juicy vulture images. This is a feast for the eyes.

Beetles of the Public Domain

Beetles of the Public Domain

Bugs are here to stay; we have them ready on display. We remove the backgrounds and the occasional stain, so enjoy these insect images of the public domain!

The History of Board Games

The History of Board Games

Bored? Nothing new on Netflix? Hulu letting you down? Disney+ is really a minus? How about trying out some free board games from the 19th century?

19th Century Decorative Arts

19th Century Decorative Arts

We stumbled upon some amazing nineteenth century books featuring tons of decorative images, patterns and borders. Here’s a sampling of what we’ve restored.

The Nautilus Cup of Hefner-Alteneck

The Nautilus Cup of Hefner-Alteneck

Medieval costumes, armor and a nautilus cup. His name might be a challenge, but German illustrator Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck’s art is worth it.

The Bard’s Instruments

The Bard’s Instruments

The bard is an essential part of the medieval fantasy. She strides the stage with a lute and a grin and all eyes are fixed on the bard’s instruments…

Barber Surgeons: Bloodletting Barbers

Barber Surgeons: Bloodletting Barbers

During the middle ages barbers did it all. Known as barber surgeons, they gave haircuts and shaves… and pulled teeth, performed enemas and amputated limbs.