Galleries
When the temperature drops it's time to hit the slopes or the ice rink. Strap on your snowshoes, skis or skates and see how winter sports were enjoyed in the past with these vintage photos and historical paintings from across Europe.
Images of Manhattan, New York, the USA, across the ages.
If one thinks about Darwin’s bird, it is only natural that the finch comes to mind. Yet there is another bird that played a major part in Darwin’s studies – a more important one, many have argued lately. It is the pigeon.
Exotic and domestic animals represented in art and photography.
Black people have been portrayed in European art for centuries - often exoticised, subjugated and minoritised - reflecting that these depictions were made by white artists. [Content warning: some of these artworks' descriptions of people are outdated…
A selection of historic decks and printed card designs from museum and library collections across Hungary
This historic town of Ballyshannon is often claimed to be the oldest town in Ireland. It features fascinating architecture, and can claim many notable figures as former residents. Ballyshannon is located on the stunning North West coast on the Wild Atlant…
The collection we created on Europeana as part of our IT class focuses on the pole vaulting event. In this collection, you can find old photos of former athletes. The aim is for visitors to the collection to fall in love with this sport.
This gallery explores the rich and diverse history of European fashion, tracing how clothing reflects identity, craftsmanship, culture and social change across centuries. From intricate handwoven textiles and royal court attire to avant-garde runway desig…
Attila is one of the most well-known historical figures. His legacy connects Europe and Asia, the end of antiquity and the Middle Ages with the present day. The perception of Attila has varied across cultures and historical periods.
A collection of some of the works of the great artist, Leonardo da Vinci.
At the initiative of the Pesti Korcsolyázó Egylet (Budapest Skating Association), the first official ice rink in Hungary was opened on Lake Városliget on January 29, 1870. The rink initially had a natural ice surface. The concrete, artificially refrigerat…
In this gallery, we explore the colour blue - the colour of the sea, the sky, sorrow and safety.
Images of Ukrainian folk traditions, like ethnic embroidered clothes called vyshyvankas, decorated eggs (pysanky) and traditional paintings.
A selection of glamorous archive looks for the cold and merry season
From its establishment in the 1840s to today, rugby has been played by professional and amateur teams in many European countries. This gallery presents sporting photography, memorabilia and artworks related to rugby in Europe.
Throughout history, mosaic art has been an expression of aesthetics, spirituality and luxury. Here are inspirational Greek, Roman and Christian mosaics that have brought art and color to the walls and floors of palaces, theatres, churches, public building…
Here are some scenes in paintings, photographs, drawings and more of how people across Europe and the world celebrate and enjoy life when the weather gets colder.
Images of the town of Sibiu, in central Romania, through the centuries.
Turf has been an important fuel source in Europe throughout history. This gallery explores turf cutting, illustrating the changing methods and the concerns now facing the turf industry in light of the Climate and Biodiversity Emergencies.
Winter costumes for women in the 19th century. Fashion prints from the Hungarian National Museum.
The first Europeana Creative Climate Action Award invites you to write a new short story or poem inspired by the cultural heritage content in this gallery, on the theme of climate action. Find out more at https://bit.ly/488sVeq
In sixteenth-century France, the development of Hellenism coincided with the arrival of Protestantism and the explosion of religious conflicts. In this context, the reception and use of Greek language and culture is situated between confessional polemic, …
Books in Greek were crucial in disseminating Greek heritage in early modern Europe. This gallery shows a sample of the variety of texts printed (classical, religious, grammars), the variety of their formats and styles, as well as their geographical diffus…