Women in early 20th-century photography, film and advertising
Exploring European Capital Cities for 2021
European Capitals for Sport, Innovation, Green, Youth and Culture
Flapper style
What does ‘flapper’ mean? Even though the true origins of the world are controversial, in the 1920s ‘flapper’ became associated with young women who expressed their freedom through an overt appreciation of a new kind of fashionable look.
The Embroideress Euphemia: an Egyptian mummy with a unique story
Several widely studied grave ensembles were found in the Antinoöpolis necropolis, among them the grave of 'the Embroideress Euphemia'. This blog tells her story.
Club of the Eagle: the history and heritage of Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Benfica started as a group of boys who wanted to play football and is now a successful international club in many sports.
Pole-vaulting into politics: Władysław Kozakiewicz's 1980 Olympics gesture
A gesture by Polish pole vaulter Władysław Kozakiewicz at the 1980 Olympics was seen as political
Fair representation? LGBTQ+ in 20th-century photography and film
The path toward fair representation of LGBTQ+ people has proven to be a long and daunting one. In this blog, we look at the representation of the LGBTQ+ community in photography and film throughout the 20th Century.
Geniuses and their (dis)abilities
Exploring the scientific and artistic careers of Ludwig van Beethoven, Louis Braille, Mileva Marić, and Francisco de Goya
Controlling the sea: painting the Zuiderzee engineering works
Artist Johan Hendrik van Mastenbroek captures the gigantic Zuiderzee construction works.
Let's light up December with Europeana Advent Calendar
To brighten up this December, we have an Advent Calendar for you - filled with beautiful artworks and pictures exploring the theme of togetherness from the collections of cultural institutions across Europe.
Remembering the Jews of Arab Lands
The dissolution of the Jewish communities of the Arab world is commemorated on November 30.
Stvor – Testimony to the Soviet Union’s forced labour system
The Stvor camp was part of the Soviet GULag system from the 1940s to 1972.
Donnay: How a Belgian company became the world's largest tennis racket maker
By the 1970s, Donnay were the world's leading tennis racket manufacturer.
Precursors to the Reformation: Paving the way for social change
Learn about the precursors of the Reformation, their work and relevance in history.
Beethoven’s Ode to Joy: a cultural kaleidoscope
Exploring Beethoven’s 9th Symphony from multiple perspectives
Writing in exile: Hungarian authors in Paris and Berlin
Exploring the lives and works of Endre Ady, Gyula Illyés and Sándor Márai
Happy birthday? 10 birthday cards from World War I
Browse a selection of World War I birthday cards and their messages
The Lanterna of Genoa, an Italian lighthouse landmark
Lenses and technical instruments at the Lanterna, Genoa's lighthouse
Lonkero: Finnish drinks invented for the 1952 Olympics
Lonkero is a type of drink invented for a sporting ocasion - the 1952 Olympic Games held in Helsinki.
Iridescence - from archaeological glass to Art Nouveau
Exploring iridescence from ancient archaeology to Art Nouveau
