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"It was during Hadrian's sojourn in this country that his favorite, the beautiful Birthynian named Antinous, cast himself for his master's sake into the Nile, and was drowned. t appears that the oracle at Besa had informed the Emperor that impending calamity could be averted only by the self-sacrifice of the one whom he most loved. Antinous believed himself to be designated as the offering, and accordingly gave his life to the river."—Ridpath, 1885

Antinous

"It was during Hadrian's sojourn in this country that his favorite, the beautiful Birthynian named Antinous,…

A life buoy, is a life saving buoy designed to be thrown to a person in the water, to provide buoyancy, to prevent drowning.

Life Buoy

A life buoy, is a life saving buoy designed to be thrown to a person in the water, to provide buoyancy,…

The Congressional Life Saving Medal (in gold and silver) was authorized by an Act of Congress on June 20, 1874 to be bestowed to a U.S Citizen who rescues or attempts the rescue of any person from drowning, shipwreck or other peril of the water, or to the rescuer of a U.S. citizen.

Life Saving medal

The Congressional Life Saving Medal (in gold and silver) was authorized by an Act of Congress on June…

This illustration shows the resuscitation of a drowning.

Resuscitation

This illustration shows the resuscitation of a drowning.

This illustration shows the resuscitation of a drowning.

Resuscitation

This illustration shows the resuscitation of a drowning.

Scene from the story, "Simple Simon."

Simple Simon in Ice

Scene from the story, "Simple Simon."

This painting by J. William Turner is a good example of his oil on canvas collection. It can be found in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

The Slave Ship

This painting by J. William Turner is a good example of his oil on canvas collection. It can be found…