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Explore the physical and human features of the Earth. Discover maps and map-makers, landscapes and the people who have explored them.
Humans have always moved from one place to another. Discover the stories of famous migrants and the journeys and lives of ordinary people to, from and within Europe.
Explore recordings, sheet music, instruments and musical styles, as well as composers and performers.
Explore the study of animals and plants through drawings, photographs and texts of specimens and the biologists and botanists who studied them.
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Discover notable women and their work throughout history
Explore disability stories, narratives and heritage from Europe and beyond
Heritage showing how artisans and crafters have shaped and remade culture through the ages
Find your crayons! Sharpen your coloured pencils! And enjoy adding colours in one of the books we have prepared for you.
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In socialism, posters were used to activate workers who were not sufficiently committed to revolutionary principles. Posters about women for Women's Day, not just for women.
Photographs by pioneering female photographers from across Europe
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.
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…
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National Heritage Institute
Leiden University Libraries
Leiden University Libraries
National Heritage Board of Latvia