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Explore the physical and human features of the Earth. Discover maps and map-makers, landscapes and the people who have explored them.
Humans have always moved from one place to another. Discover the stories of famous migrants and the journeys and lives of ordinary people to, from and within Europe.
Explore recordings, sheet music, instruments and musical styles, as well as composers and performers.
Explore the study of animals and plants through drawings, photographs and texts of specimens and the biologists and botanists who studied them.
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Discover notable women and their work throughout history
Explore disability stories, narratives and heritage from Europe and beyond
Heritage showing how artisans and crafters have shaped and remade culture through the ages
Find your crayons! Sharpen your coloured pencils! And enjoy adding colours in one of the books we have prepared for you.
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Beloved in Japan, and found in many countries across Europe, the cherry tree welcomes spring with its bright and beautiful blossoms
For centuries, cartographers and others have defined Europe, its lands and borders through maps.
Celebrating artworks by a selection of female artists from across Europe and throughout history
Art Nouveau posters from the famous art movement. The latter half of the 19th century saw an increase in print media and advertising. Explore more in our exhibition Art Nouveau - A Universal Style: http://www.europeana.eu/portal/exhibitions/art-nouveau-a-…
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Deutsches Klingenmuseum Solingen
National Heritage Institute
Leiden University Libraries
Leiden University Libraries