Learn about rose specialist, François Crépin, and his studies on ‘the queen of flowers’.
The Silk and the Blood
Join on a travel outward from Byzantium’s epicentre in Constantinople to emergent sites in Ravenna, Crete and Mount Athos.
70th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, 9 May 1950
On 9 May 1950, against the backdrop of the Cold War, Robert Schuman issued a declaration which marked the beginning of the process of building the European Community.
Edible Plants from the Americas
Discover how Christopher Columbus's journeys greatly influenced Europe's eating habits.
Celebrations in Europe
Explore a variety of customs and traditions across Europe in this online exhibition.
The Sound of the Trenches
Learn about the importance of music in World War I - before, during and after battle.
Still a Working Title?
Observe Europeans portrayed in real-life situations to showcase the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
Blue Skies, Red Panic
Go on a photographic journey through 1950s Europe between east and west, and liberty and repression.
The Rise of Literacy in Europe
Read how a passion for the written word moved out of the Church and into society at large.
Heritage at Risk
Explore the natural and man-made threats to cultural heritage, from ancient times until today.
Pioneers
Let's celebrate the historical contribution of innovative women to human knowledge and culture
An Eye for Detail
Discover photos full of intricate detail and learn how visually complex images challenge the viewer.
People on the Move
Explore enriching effects of migration - we’ve hand-picked stories of inspiring individuals and communities who have made their mark.
Greek song in the 19th and 20th century
Delve into a unique collection of Greek songs and observe their evolution from the 19th century until today.
Les Couturiers
Read stories about acclaimed fashion designers from Elsa Schiaparelli to Christian Dior to Cristobal Balenciaga.
Tricks of the Trade
Explore photographs of the fruit of labour of farmers, inventors, craftsmen and factory workers.
Visions of War
Discover World War I artists and soldiers and their painting, drawing, sculpture on the Western Front.
An Ecstasy of Beauty
Trace the journeys of Finnish artists from the 1880s to the 1930s, across north Africa and the Middle East to New York and New Mexico.
Music and Mechanics
See how sound can be created, explored and measured using mechanics, and how acoustic instruments have influenced mechanical ones.
Power to the People
Learn how the medium of photography was used to capture crowds on film in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
