2779473 The 1908 Messina earthquake, Italy (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The 1908 Messina earthquake, Italy. An estimated 75,000 - 200,000 people lost their lives in the disater which struck Sicily and Calabria on 28 December 1908. King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena of Italy arrived to help with the rescue efforts. The Queen is pictured helping to care for the injured. La catastrophe de Sicile et de Calabre. Le Roi d\'Italie prend part au sauvetage. La Reine soigne les blesses. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 17 January 1909.); 穢 Look and Learn.