Galleries
Explore these depictions of the legendary and mythical unicorn in European literature and art.
Across Europe, Easter is celebrated with Easter eggs, decorated in a variety of ways and techniques. Curated by Europeana Common Culture and Crafted project partners
There are many explanations for the origin of the Easter bunny, just as there are many versions of the relationship between the rabbit and the egg. One of these comes from Germanic mythology. According to this, Ostara was the goddess of spring and fertili…
Enjoy depictions of spring in Europeana, filled with birds, flowers and sunny skies with dappled clouds.
Women's suffrage, the right for women to vote, was a long and hard battle that began at the start of the 19th Century. This gallery highlights the feminist fight for social reform and a voice for women in politics.
Explore artworks by Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), a prolific Dutch Post-Impressionist and one of the most influential figure in Western art.
Helene Schjerfbeck (1862–1946) was a Finnish painter best known for her realist works and self-portraits.
We need more women on bikes!
Pollution has taken its toll on the planet
Ports and harbours connect water and land, towns and cities, and countries across seas, as well as providing livelihoods to communities. This gallery showcases images of ports and harbours across Europe. Gallery curated by Europeana Common Culture project…
The story of Girona is the story of its walls - built in Roman times, altered in the Middle Ages, and demolished in the 19th and 20th centuries. Now the walls are being virtually reconstructed in 3D by the EUreka3D-XR project.
In Hungary, literate women over the age of 24 were already granted the right to vote in 1918, but all female citizens of the country only gained full suffrage in 1945. Photographs capturing snapshots of women over the past century portray them at work, du…
Friendship plays an important role in nurturing human relationships not only on a personal but also on a social level. It reduces stress, increases self-confidence, and provides a safe space throughout life. Supportive friendships actively contribute to m…
Statues and memorials to female figures from history, from real-life pioneers to fictional and legendary characters.
Since 1901, 60 women have been awarded a Nobel Prize. From first-ever winner Marie Curie to more recent winners, this gallery celebrates outstanding accomplishments in Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Literature and Peace. Curated by the Europeana XX project…
Added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2018, the word mansplaining refers to condescending and chauvinistic behaviour, often directed by men towards women, but the idea has been around for ages. We take a light-hearted look through the archives.
These show pictures of women famous women in tech and science.
Swedish artist Anna Boberg regularly painted landscapes in northern Norway. She first travelled to the region in the summer of 1901 and made around three dozen trips there - often alone. She painted the countryside, the special light, the northern lights …
Maria Skłodowska-Curie ( 7 November 1867 – 4 July 1934), commonly known as Marie Curie, was a physicist and chemist who conducted groundbreaking research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize…
The bride traditionally wears a white dress, which symbolises virginity. Unique white wedding dresses and accessories from hungarian museums.
Portraits of poets, authors, journalists and writers from across Europe.
From the early days of archaeology, women have made significant contributions, even though their participation in the field was often discouraged. Take a look at the gallery of famous and lesser-known female archaeologists.
A snapshot of life as a teenage girl from historical photographs
Gallery that includes women artists of the early 20th century like Gabrielle Réjane (France), Sarah Bernhardt (France), Mia Werber (Austria), Agnes Sorma (Germany), Lyda and Alda Borelli (Italy), Carolina Otero (Spain), Lilian Adelaide Neilson (UK), Ellen…