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Exploring symbiosis in species

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How architects are designing with environmental awareness in mind

Dutch city with the country's first bicycle path

black and white photograph portrait of Johnny Weissmuller who wears a swimming singlet

Competitive swimmer who became a Hollywood leading man

collage of three photographs featuring Olympic mascot toys shaped like a wolf, bear and a human-shaped ice cube

Where do the Olympic mascots come from?

Luca Missoni stands in front of a design board with different patterns. On the left stands a mannequin dressed in a colourful patterned shirt from the Missoni line

A Vlog Series with Luca Missoni - Europeana XX Ambassador of Change

Recordings, reports and more relating to migration, found on Europeana

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Exploring the 2021 UK City of Culture

When China was 'à la mode' in the West

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First recorded dual crossing by sea kayak of the treacherous Moskenstraumen

A culinary tour across Europe to discover the meanings behind the names of some popular food

Sport competitions in the 1920s and 1930s for members of labour and workers associations

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Learn about the scientific and technological developments that revolutionised the world.

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Striking illustrated advertising commemorating the games

A black and white photograph of two people with long hair and loose-fitting clothing sitting on a stone wall.

Much more than just being against the mainstream

Exploring places across Europe that gave names to items of clothing, textiles and more

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Images and videos featuring Europe's space flights

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Videos showing services and products over the years that help us better care for our pets

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Medieval and 16th century manuscripts written or used in Finland