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Alchemic approach to four humors in relation to the four elements and zodiacal signs. Book illustration in “Quinta Essentia” by Leonhart Thurneisser zum Thurn (gen. Leonhard Thurneysser). Inscriptions (clockwise): Flegmat, Sanguin, Coleric, Melang.…
Alchemic approach to four humors in relation to the four elements and zodiacal signs. Book illustration in “Quinta Essentia” by Leonhart Thurneisser zum Thurn (gen. Leonhard Thurneysser). Inscriptions (clockwise): Flegmat, Sanguin, Coleric, Melang.…
This is an Ancient Babylonian clay tablet, named Plimpton 322 for its numbering in the G.A. Plimpton Collection at Columbia University. It is thought to contain a table of Pythagorean triplets or numbers that satisfy the three sides of a right…
This is a detailing of a portion of the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, an Ancient Egyptian scroll now housed in the British Museum. This scroll features mathematical problems, including the calculating of the slope of a pyramid, called a Seked. Dated…
In this example problem in Richard Turner's book "Plain Trigonometry," on page 16, Turner shows how the reader can use his methods of solving triangles to determine the height of a tower without walking all the way to its base.
In this example problem in Richard Turner's book "Plain Trigonometry," on page 37, Turner walks the reader through using his methods of trigonometry to determine the distance to an object without having to walk to the object or measure any angles.
In the final example problem of Richard Turner's book "Plain Trigonometry," on page 38, Turner describes how to determine the location of a beehive by catching and releasing bees.
On page 21, the seventh example problem of Richard Turner's book "Plain Trigonometry," Turner uses his methods of trigonometry to find how far out to sea a ship is by use of a tower in the harbor.
On page 10 of Richard Turner's book "Plain Trigonometry," bound together with his works on Astronomy and Geography, Turner explains how his four axioms of solving right triangles can also be used to solve oblique triangles by breaking down the…
On page 13, this is the third example case dealing with oblique triangles that Richard Turner examines in his 1765 book, "Plain Trigonometry." Turner solves oblique triangles by breaking them down into right triangles.
Napoleon Dynamite - star of a low budget yet highly successful movie with a cult-like following
Photo of Larry King, TV news broadcaster, with his reflections of childhood barber experiences
Photo of Dan Rather, TV News Anchor, with his childhood reflections of barbershop experiences
Ron's Barber Shop, North Ogden, UT. Photo of barber and boy with tag line "I cut from week old babies to weak old men".
Garth's Barber Shop, 169 N. 300 W., Castle Dale, UT 84528
Garth's Barber Shop, 169 N. 300 W., Castle Dale, UT 84528
Sidewalk Barber Pole, Downtown Thermopolis, WY. Close to the largest and world famous mineral Hot Springs.
Garth's Barber Shop, 169 N. 300 W., Castle Dale, UT 84528
Sidewalk Barber Pole, Downtown Thermopolis, WY. Close to the largest and world famous mineral Hot Springs.
The Classic Barbershop, 5450 S. 4220 W., Kearns, UT 84118, Barber Dies, Shop Lives On
Floyd's Barber Shop, located in fictional Mayberry, NC, was an important part of the Andy Griffith Show. Real town of Mayberry was in Virginia.
Photo of the interior of a rustic barbershop with many animal heads and outdoor related memorabilia on the walls and in the shop
Illustration by Stevan Dohanos for Saturday Evening Post cover on April 26, 1946
Ralph's Barber Shop, 601 1st Ave. E., McLaughlin, SD 57642
Hank's Barber Shop / Hair Gallery, 200 S. Main Street, Dickeyville, WI
David's Seaside Barber Shop, 702 Seacoast Dr. #104, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Dead Horse Point State Park in San Juan County, UT. Near Moab in Grand County. Whitney giving a haircut looking over the vast canyon landscape.
Gabriel's Barber Shop, Gaslamp District, San Diego, CA (just prior to them knocking down the building his shop was in)
Billy's Barber Shop, 66-447 Kamehameha Hwy., Hale'iwa, HI 96712
Billy's Barber Shop, 66-447 Kamehameha Hwy., Hale'iwa, HI 96717
Joe Madia Barber Shop, 1209 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
A picture of a page from Thomas Cogan's "Haven of Health" describing the benefits of mace, cloves, and nutmeg.
A picture of a page from Thomas Cogan's "Haven of Health" describing the benefits of butter.
A picture of a page from Thomas Cogan's "Haven of Health" describing the benefits of butter.