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Discovering Europe

Discover beautiful and historical places throughout Europe
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Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre

Discover the history of a modern dance theatre that helped propel stories of a nation to the world
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John Lind: an early drag icon

One of the most successful female impersonators in the early 20th century
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Midsummer

Midsummer is celebrated across Europe in June, marking the longest day of the year.
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Black musicians who changed music

Explore a gallery with some of the most influential black musicians that made history
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Tracing utopia and dystopia

Today we often hear the words utopia and dystopia used in informal conversations and in the media
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Travelling for pleasure

People have always had a need to travel, be it to explore and discover new lands or for our own enjoyment
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Discovering Europe

Discover beautiful landscapes, historic places and hidden gems across Europe

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Travel Jigsaw Puzzles

Make these jigsaw puzzles to discover beautiful places and find some travel inspiration
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Postcards from Europe

Picture postcard views of tourist sights and places around Europe

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Travelling for pleasure

People have always had a need to travel, be it to explore and discover new lands or for our own enjoyment
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Picture This!

Vintage postcards of Southeastern Europe
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Find a background for your Zoom meetings

Download freely reusable high resolution artworks to use as virtual backgrounds.

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Tranquil spaces

When in need of some calm, explore this gallery of beautifully serene landscapes and peaceful nature views.
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Abstract art

Vivid abstract art in different art styles and genres, from expressionism to symbolism over cubism and surrealism.
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Interesting Interiors

From an artist's atelier to a lawyer's office, from an inside of the church to a bookshop.
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Beautiful views

Explore this gallery of beautiful views, vistas and landscapes in artworks from across Europe

Exhibitions

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The Silk and the Blood

Join on a travel outward from Byzantium’s epicentre in Constantinople to emergent sites in Ravenna, Crete and Mount Athos.
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70th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, 9 May 1950

On 9 May 1950, against the backdrop of the Cold War, Robert Schuman issued a declaration which marked the beginning of the process of building the European Community.
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Edible Plants from the Americas

Discover how Christopher Columbus's journeys greatly influenced Europe's eating habits.
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Celebrations in Europe

Explore a variety of customs and traditions across Europe in this online exhibition.

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Galleries

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Caravanning

The caravan: a home away from home. Since the early 20th century, campers have provided the perfect solution to outbound homebirds looking for holiday ambiance in a familiar setting. Gallery curated by Europeana XX project partners #CenturyOfChange
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Papyrus - paper of antiquity

Papyrus is the handmade paper of antiquity – the texts provide information about religion, mythology, bureaucracy, and jurisdiction. Take a look at the magnificent papyri, see what was used as scratch paper and what the Egyptian scribes needed for their p…
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Postcards from Europe

Picture postcard views of locations around Europe: some beautiful, some mundane, but all fascinating.
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Midsummer

Midsummer is celebrated each June across Europe, marking the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

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Blogs

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Hilding Mickelsson

Swedish photographer documented changes in Hälsingland's rich cultural and natural heritage
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Iolo Morganwg and James MacPherson

Learn about literary forgeries in 18th century poetry celebrating Celtic cultures in Scotland and Wales
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Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre

Discover the history of a modern dance theatre that helped propel stories of a nation to the world
Blog
John Lind: an early drag icon

One of the most successful female impersonators in the early 20th century
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