Galleries
On 1 December we open the first window of the Advent calendar. The Christmas window displays are ready, the Christmas shopping rush begins and the season of Christmas festivities is here - just like in these photos from the 20th century.
Historical overview of technological objects used to view and screen movies at home: from the Kinora, Pathé KOK 28mm, Pathé Baby 9.5mm, Kodascope 16mm and 8mm film projectors at the beginning of the 20th century to Super 8 film projectors, VHS, Video2000,…
Paintings and photographs of Westminster Abbey, a gothic church in the centre of London with more than a thousand years of history from royalty to war to poetry and much more
Picture postcard views of locations around Europe: some beautiful, some mundane, but all fascinating.
The spiny-cheek crayfish originated in North America and was brought to Europe at the end of the 19th century. The up-to-12cm long crayfish is widespread in various countries of middle Europe. They transmit a specific plague that threatens local crayfish …
"No Shave November" and "Movember" are both movements to raise awareness of men's health issues. An interesting fact about the Hungarian beard and mustache: At the beginning of the 18th century Hungarian peasantry was forced to sh…
The mastery that characterises Maiolica of Castelli from XVI to XIX century in Italy can be seen in this collection, which ranges from the distinctive majolica, known for their vibrancy and detailed narratives, to the practical ceramics vessels. Each piec…
See how artists from across Europe have depicted sights and scenes from London, the capital city of the United Kingdom.
This River (Vjosa in Albanian, Aoos in Greek), considered as ‘one of Europe’s last living wild rivers’, springs from Mt. Pindus in Greece and then enters Albania. On both sides of the river banks, extends a terrain of agrarian field terraces alternated to…
Delicious, sweet, juicy - and full of symbolism. Enjoy this gallery of apples - all with open licences to be devoured as you please!
Collection of photos selected by students and teachers participating in the European School Club "(Re)Discovering our cultural and sustainable heritage" of the 1st Experimental Junior High school of Syros, in connection with the European eTwinni…
Elche is a Spanish city by the Mediterranean Sea, with two UNESCO world heritages: the Palmeral (palm grove), and the Misteri d'Elx theater play (intangible heritage).
Ghosts, pumpkins and haunted houses.... all you need for Halloween!
Tabán is a part of Budapest's 1st district. Until the 1930s, it was characterised by densely built one- or two-story houses, with nightclubs, restaurants and pubs. Tabán was a popular place for writers, poets and artists. The area was demolished in th…
The fire ant originates in South America and is spreading - supported by climate change - over several contintents. Its habitats expanded due to the rising temperatures and general globalization to Mexico, USA, China, Taiwan, Australia and recently to Sic…
Exotic and domestic animals represented in art and photography.
Silent movies for digital storytelling activities
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.
Every country has its own coffee-related traditions and customs. This gallery has photographs, artworks and more exploring coffee drinking in Europe.
Fishing is an ancient practice dating back millennia that occupies and employs people to catch, process and prepare fish for human consumption. Traditionally part of community life, fishing is increasingly done at industrial scale.