Galleries
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…
Even in antiquity, great celebrations always included music and alcohol and were big social events. Check out these artifacts showing what entertainment looked like in ancient times!
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 stormy skies and tempestous weather. Curated by Europeana Common Culture partners
Explore this gallery of paintings and photographs of foggy weather, over seas, mountains and other landscapes. Curated by Europeana Common Culture partners
The human body has been depicted throughout different cultures and times. As the representation of anatomic details became more accurate, statuary managed to embody emotions, social status, power and relationships, redefining standards of beauty and self-…
Explore these paintings and photographs of rainy days from places across Europe and the world. Curated by Europeana Common Culture partners
Always making sure we reach our destination safe and sound, air traffic controllers never get to leave their tower to receive the recognition they deserve. These images of ground control makes these invisible workers visible.
Cumulonimbus, cirrus or stratus... Discover paintings and photographs of clouds in this gallery. Curated by Europeana Common Culture partners
Stacks of chalks, wooden benches, colorful maps on the wall: these vintage classrooms paint a vivid picture of what school days used to be like before digital blackboards and remote teaching came into play. Gallery curated by Europeana XX project partners…
These artful posters from around the world advertise beautiful travels and destinations: from adventurous roadtrips to luxurious cruises a ride on the night train or long-distance flights. Gallery curated by Europeana XX project partners.
Explore the landscapes, art and architecture of Iceland
Explore the architecture and culture of Vienna, the capital city of Austria
Formerly Byzantium and Constantinople, Istanbul is a city crossing two continents
Explore art and architecture of Berlin