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Discovering Europe

Discover beautiful and historical places throughout Europe
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It was 30 years ago

The European Parliament, the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification
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Maps of Europe

How cartographers and others have defined Europe, its lands and borders through maps
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Abraham Tuschinski's cinema empire

Polish Jewish migrant Tuschinski established several cinemas in the Netherlands, particularly in Amsterdam and Rotterdam
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Bulgarians, heroes!

The first gymnastics societies in Bulgaria were youth organisations imbued with national ideals
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Studying abroad

From the Grand Tour to ERASMUS+, the histories behind students' educations in other countries

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Botanical gardens

See where nature meets science and society! There are more than 900 botanical gardens in Europe.
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Discovering Europe

Discover beautiful landscapes, historic places and hidden gems across Europe

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The Wachau landscape in Austria

Extending 36 kilometres along the Danube, the Wachau is a landscape of stunning scenery
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Bridges of Europe

Spanning rivers, canals, lakes and seas to connect communities, regions and countries
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Canal communities

Discover seven places across Europe which are nicknamed Venice
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Mountain scenery

Art showing mountains and highlands across 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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It was 30 years ago

On 3 October 1990, German unification was achieved, effectively transforming the future of European integration.
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Magical, Mystical and Medicinal

Learn about the psychoactive plants and fungi.
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Solidarity: A Peaceful Revolution

Learn about a peaceful revolution: the August 1980 shipyard strike in Poland.
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Echos of an Empire

Explore images of Byzantine instruments found in manuscripts and objects from daily life.
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Galleries

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Maps of Europe

For centuries, cartographers and others have defined Europe, its lands and borders through maps.
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The human body as marble statuary

The human body has been depicted throughout different cultures and times. As the representation of anatomic details became more accurate, statuary managed to embody emotions, social status, power and relationships, redefining standards of beauty and self-…
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Churches and cathedrals

Christian places of worship from across Europe
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Air Traffic Control

Always making sure we reach our destination safe and sound, air traffic controllers never get to leave their tower to receive the recognition they deserve. These images of ground control makes these invisible workers visible.

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Blogs

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Boxing champion Max Schmeling

German boxer Max Schmeling was world heavyweight boxing champion of the world in the 1930s
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Samuel Cunard and shipping

The origins of the transatlantic shipping company Cunard Line
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Swedish artist Einar Bager

The story behind a viral photograph of Swedish artist Einar Bager painting naked
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Four countries’ green activities

Discover culture and nature through alternative travel experiences.
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