Bow drill, Egypt, c 1480 BC.

Cuneiform inscription on an ancient Babylon

Levret type III delivery forceps, German, 1751-1800.

Roman forceps and cautery instrument, 100 BC-400 AD.

Woman lion tamer performing with circus lio

Woman lion tamer sitting on the back of a l

Lion cubs, Windsor Safari Park, May 1988.

Lion cubs, Windsor Safari Park, May 1988.

Lion cubs, Windsor Safari Park, May 1988.

Ancient Chinese cast iron implement moulds, c 300 BC.

Celestial globe, 1533-35.

Egyptian procesional boat, c 1300 BC.