Galleries
Explore these images and films of surfing and windsurfing from cultural heritage collections across Europe. Gallery curated for the Europeana Sport project
Explore vintage photography, artworks and objects from the history of tennis
Explore this gallery showing how artists have been influenced by and portrayed sports and games.
Drag performers play with gender expression, and ideas of masculinity and femininity. Explore these images of drag from cultural heritage collections across Europe.
Discover in this gallery the symbols, the texts, the architecture and the traditions of Buddhism around the World.
These material memories of fashion, furniture and craftsmanship demonstrate how motifs and objects from China took over the West, elegantly influencing its tastes and production. Gallery curated by EFHA for the PAGODE project
Founded in Moscow, the Habima theatre company dreamed of a Jewish cultural renaissance through Hebrew. They moved to Tel Aviv in 1931 and became the national theatre in 1958. Today its iconic building at Habima Square is a cultural hotspot. Curated by XX …
Explore vintage photography of football teams across Europe. Curated for the Europeana Sport project
Dress up like an astronaut, make space shuttle chocolates, build your own rocket or send a Smurf to Mars! Space traveling is cutting-edge science but can also be serious fun. This gallery is bound to leave you smiling. Curated by XX Partners
In this gallery, discover full texts of masterpieces of world literature on Europeana - from medieval manuscripts to contemporary books.
Beloved in Japan, and found in many countries across Europe, the cherry tree welcomes spring with its bright and beautiful blossoms
In the early 20th century, people's passion for sport led to them having formal portrait photographs taken. Curated by Ajuntament de Girona for Europeana Sport
A woman wearing a suit is a political statement. In the 1970s and 1980s, power suits and other attire became a way for women to establish their authority in a male-dominated world. Curated by Europeana XX project partners.
Photographs by pioneering female photographers from across Europe
Vänern in Sweden is the largest lake in the European Union. This gallery of photographs and objects explores the lake and region's cultural and social heritage.
This gallery of photographs, paintings and drawings of mosques - Islamic places of worship - across Europe.
Explore these posters from across Europe advertising a variety of sports and sporting events. Gallery curated by Europeana Sport project partners
If it wasn't for the cunning rat, the ox would have won the race in the Chinese fable of the Great Race, which pitted all of the animals of the zodiac against each other. Oxen have been used for transport and agriculture by humans since 4000 BCE.
Chess is a board game with a long history. In this gallery, discover players, pieces and papers relating to chess from across Europe.
News reports documenting how science has fought pandemics with vaccination. From polio in the 1950s to swine flu in the 21st century, public awareness through research, trustworthy information and governmental campaigns has been crucial.
Horses have appeared in works of art throughout history, reflecting their close connection with humans. This gallery shows paintings, sketches and sculptures of horses in art.
We sliced up some of China’s most popular fruits into this colourful gallery. Curated by PAGODE partners
The defining dress of the 1920s, the flapper dress and style symbolises the road towards emancipation and increasing freedom for women.
The idea of opposite forces complementing each other is at the core of many belief systems. The Ancient Chinese concept of yin & yang is often represented by black & white 'taijitu', but also by broken and solid lines sometimes combined in…