Galleries
Amphitheaters were elliptical monumental buildings used in Roman times for public performances. The morning was the time for venationes, forms of entertainment that involved hunting and killing wild animals; gladiator games were held in the afternoon.
Explore these statues and sculptures inspired by sports, athletes and bodies in motion.
Explore this illustrated version of Schiller's Ode to Joy poem
People have bought and sold goods at markets for centuries. Explore these paintings, photographs and more of markets across Europe.
Paintings, photographs and drawing of landmarks and locations around Scotland
Filled with diverse archaeological traces, southeastern Romania is an exciting area to explore, on ground level or from an aerial perspective. The pictures cover a period of over 8,000 years of anthropic activities that have continuously shaped the landsc…
Ludwig van Beethoven (Bonn, 16 December 1770 - Vienna, 26 March 1827) is one of the most famous music composers. Explore this gallery and discover his life and works through literature, science, history and philosophy topics.
The etchings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) with motifs from ancient Rome ranging from urban layouts to decorative elements, especially monuments, buildings and urban sites that no longer exist, can serve as an excellent information for archaeo…
A gallery of obelisks composed of drawings and pictures of these enigmatic monuments connected to ancient Egypt. These were realised by painters and drawers in the last centuries and are preserved in prestigious European institutions.
This gallery is composed of several portraits of famous archaeologists and personalities which contributed with their work and their skills to achieve and consolidate new knowledge about the history of the past.
Marine archaeology studies the human interaction with oceans, seas, lakes and rivers. Boats were used since ancient times as means of transport for men and goods and for war purposes.
Art Nouveau movement spread to the Danube region from the Western European countries at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Decorations and technical advances in architecture, interior, and graphic design, scenography, music, and fashion are admired …
The term ‘grave goods’ embraces all kinds of objects found in tombs and necropolises: weapons, jewels, tools, pottery, food. This practice dates back since prehistoric times. Funerary equipment helps in interpretting habits and traditions of ancient popul…
Textiles were naturally used for clothing as well as for decorating the walls of some houses but were, above all, a valuable commodity. Considered important assets, signs of financial affluence, they were greatly prized as gifts in diplomatic exchange and…
Archaeologists use various tools: from trowels to wheelbarrows to even toothbrushes. The excavations need to be also documented: traditional methods include diaries, sketches & photos. While tacheometers, georadars, laserscanners can be used to detect…
Variety of styles, material & periods. The creation and use of jewellery or types of personal adornment has been a part of human expression since prehistoric times. It has been used to express wealth, status or to function as an amulet or a gift t…
Lithic tools were integral to Neolithic societies. Flint was used for everyday tools, with some having ceremonial value. The development of stronger bronze and iron tools changed agriculture and society. This gallery shows axeheads in stone, bronze and ir…
On the 2nd of October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, we celebrate the International day of Non-violence. Gandhi, through his nonviolent resistance, became a universal symbol for creating change through peaceful activism. Gallery curated by Europeana XX …
The Roman presence in the Netherlands (12 BC - 450 AD), as seen through remarkable metal finds. PAN and DANS worked together to create international accessibility to the collections for heritage purposes, academic research, museums and members of the gene…
Mandarins were important public officials & bureaucrats, playing a vital role in the country's imperial history. The notoriously difficult imperial exams were an important facet of social mobility, granting those who passed a privileged status. cu…
Did you know that China produces almost a third of the world’s rice? As different types of rice crops are planted and harvested throughout the year, cultivating rice is a continuous and labour intensive job. This gallery was curated by the PAGODE project
Explore this gallery of paintings and photographs of sunshine and sunny days. Curated by Europeana Common Culture partners (https://pro.europeana.eu/project/europeana-common-culture)
Explore this gallery of paintings and photographs of stormy skies and tempestous weather. Curated by the partners in the Europeana Common Culture project.
Explore this gallery of paintings and photographs of foggy weather, over seas, mountains and other landscapes. Curated by Europeana Common Culture partners