Galleries
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).
Historical overview of technological objects used to record and reproduce sound during the 20th century: from the Edison 'Fireside' Phonograph, the Stentorphone and Auxetophone valved sound boxes for the gramophone and the HMV 2300H portable disc …
Gallery of archival photos and documents about the Independence of Bulgaria (September 22, 1908).
Historical overview of technological objects used to record amateur films and home movies during the 20th century: from the first substandard equipment and small-gauge equipment for the 9.5mm, 16mm and 8mm 'safety' film formats to the latest semi-…
Historical overview of technological objects used to view and screen movies at home: from the Kinora, Pathé KOK 28mm, Pathé Baby 9.5mm, Kodascope 16mm and 8mm film projectors at the beginning of the 20th century to Super 8 film projectors, VHS, Video2000,…
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…
Gallery of archive photos from Sofia over the years.
The fire ant originates in South America and is spreading, supported by climate change, over several contintents. Its habitats expanded due to the rising temperatures and general globalization to Mexico, USA, China, Taiwan, Australia and recently to Sicil…
Through games and toys, children learn about the world around them, discover their own identity, develop their innate skills and imagination, discover relationships with others and how to manage them. Through them, they learn all the things they may need …
Croatian mercenaries were the creators of the bow tie during the Prussian wars of the 17th century. This bow tie consisted of a scarf around the neck that held the opening of their shirt together. The French upper classes soon adopted the idea. The French…
Let historical film footage from different decades take you on a journey across Europe!
The Greek myth, recorded in the Metamorphoses of Ovid - a Latin poet who lived in the Augustan age - tells the fight between the hero Perseus, son of Zeus, who, with the help of Athena, the nymphs and Mercury, beheaded Medusa, one of the three Gorgons. Wi…
The starting point for a costume idea is an intensive study of the film script. After extensive research into the milieu and the period, the costume designer develops sketches, which later serve as visual material for the director, the set designer and m…
Lake Como, also known as Lario, is a large glacial lake in northern Italy. Thanks to the villas and the beautiful landscapes, it is one of the most frequented Italian places by foreign tourists. The views of this lake have always been loved and appreciate…
The Garfagnana is a geographical region of central Italy, in the upper valley of the river Serchio, and thus lies between the main ridge of the Northern Apennines and the Alpi Apuane. Here, San Pellegrino in Alpe is the highest permanently inhabited area …
This River (Vjosa in Albanian, Aoos in Greek), considered as ‘one of Europe’s last living wild rivers’, springs from Mt. Pindus in Greece and then enters Albania. On both sides of the river banks, extends a terrain of agrarian field terraces alternated to…
Collecting Mattel's plastic toy, its accessories and interpretations in fashion
The history of the International Danube Day began in 1994, when the countries along the Danube signed the Danube Protection Convention. The purpose of the agreement was to improve the ecological condition of the river, ensure the quality of the waters and…
Photographs of his life and the assassination of June 28, 1914. In the photos of the Hungarian National Museum, we can see the 19-year-old Gavrilo Princip and we can follow the funeral of the archduke and his wife as well.
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…
This gallery includes photo, video and texts about the successes achieved by gymnast Nadia Comăneci at the World Championships and the Olympic Games
Photographs and paintings of Liverpool, reflecting the city's maritime and industrial heritage
Silent movies for digital storytelling activities