History is fascinating .

1.This 18th century fire alarm that you’d need to hit with a hammer to alert the village of a fire:

2.This 18th century machine that let researchers read up to 8 open books at once:

3.This 18th century condom:

4.This 18th century diving suit:

5.This 1740 wheelchair for Holy Roman Empress Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel:

6.This 18th century Scottish mortsafe to stop graverobbers:

7.This 18th century gaming device that came before the pinball machine:

8.This mid-1700s well that was glassed over and eventually became part of a home’s kitchen:

9.This 18th century French chair for reading books:

10.This 1700s oil lamp:

11.This 1750s wall latern:

12.This 18th century mansion’s dog grave:

13.These 18th century sword-shaped Chinese coins:

14.This 18th century case of amputation instruments:

15.This 18th century lock that requires four keys to open:

16.This 18th century palace hall:

17.This 1700s graffiti on a cathedral:

18.This 18th century building in Norland, Norway:

19.And finally, this 1700s lighthouse Fresnel lens:

Wooden structure with a metal ring suspended in the center, set against a backdrop of trees and a house

A vintage rotating book stand with multiple shelves, set in a large library with many bookshelves in the background

Condom made from sheep's intestine for STD protection, late 1700s, displayed in a museum exhibit

Antique diving suit with a helmet and hose on display in a nautical-themed room with ropes, paintings, and a bell

Antique wheelchair with tufted upholstery, wooden wheels, and nailhead trim, displayed in a museum setting

Grave with iron cage in a grassy cemetery, likely a historical "mortsafe" to prevent body snatching

Antique wooden bagatelle game table with a pinball setup, open lid, and ornate legs on display in a museum setting

Glass floor panel revealing a view into an old brick well below, set within a wooden floor in a modern interior space

Antique wooden chair with a built-in music stand and candleholder, designed for musicians to read sheet music while seated

An antique oil lamp with a lit flame sits on a wooden surface, next to a decorative glass bowl

Ornate vintage mirror with intricate wood detailing, reflecting a candle holder

An ancient stone sarcophagus with draped fabric carvings stands on a grassy area in front of an old building with shuttered windows

Display of ancient Chinese coins, including sword-shaped coins from 3rd century B.C. to 18th century, showcased in a museum

Open vintage surgical set with assorted medical tools, including saws, scalpels, and clamps, displayed in a lined wooden case

Ancient locks and keys displayed with descriptive text on their historical significance and origins from Jodhpur, 19th-century

Spacious ballroom with large windows, elegant drapes, and a checkered wooden floor, viewed from above

An old wall with faint, carved text that appears to say "Saved 1819." The surface is weathered and textured

A small rustic cabin elevated on tree stumps, nestled in a forest setting. Bare tree branches are visible in the background

Large Fresnel lens display in a museum setting, with informational signs in the foreground and a window letting in natural light in the background