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Explore the study of animals and plants through drawings, photographs and texts of specimens and the biologists and botanists who studied them.
Explore printed publications from 1618 to the 1980s. Discover headlines, full-text articles, advertisements, and the writers behind them.
Explore the history of photography, discover incredible images and find out about the photographers behind them.
Explore the history of sport and sports people, with photographs, films, sound recordings and texts documenting everything from everyday experiences to the heights of Olympic glory.
Features
Explore disability stories, narratives and heritage from Europe and beyond
With Khalili Foundation, discover stories of cross-cultural exchange, under-represented cultures and European culture
Find your crayons! Sharpen your coloured pencils! And enjoy adding colours in one of the books we have prepared for you.
Heritage showing how artisans and crafters have shaped and remade culture through the ages
Galleries
Coffee is one of the most popular hot beverage across the world, helping people stay alert and focused. Short rests known as 'coffee breaks' have been written into labour laws of most countries. They provide a much-needed pause from work for both …
The mastery that characterises Maiolica of Castelli from XVI to XIX century in Italy can be seen in this collection, which ranges from the distinctive majolica, known for their vibrancy and detailed narratives, to the practical ceramics vessels. Each piec…
A Fibula holds clothes together - its function was similar to the modern safety pin. Known since prehistoric times and used until the Middle Ages, its ornamentation and refinement were in proportion to the wealth of the wearer. The shape of the fibulae is…
Elche is a Spanish city by the Mediterranean Sea, with two UNESCO world heritages: the Palmeral (palm grove), and the Misteri d'Elx theater play (intangible heritage).
Recent items
Pohlschmidt, Monika
Leibniz-Institut für Deutsche Sprache - Bibliothek
J.J.A. Goeverneur (1809-1889)
National Library of the Netherlands