Galleries
Explore the beautiful towns and coastlines of the Côte d'Azur through paintings, drawings and photographs of the south of France.
When you’re away from loved ones, there’s nothing like sending or receiving a hand-written note. Since the 19th century, you don’t even need an envelope for your greetings, wishes or kisses: a simple postcard will do. Gallery curated by Europeana Common …
Dublin, capital city of Ireland, is situated between mountains and the sea. Explore this beautiful city through photographs and paintings.
Paintings, photographs and drawing depicting Venice, a city of canals which has attracted artists and visitors for centuries.
Paintings, photographs and artworks depicting Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden, its architecture, landscapes and island archipelago
Pride parades are a celebration of queerness, a protest against normativity, and a cry for equal rights. Explore Europe's pride parades and protests in these photographs of Pride in Europeana.
Bees are invaluable to our ecosystem, and have been kept by humans for tens of thousands of years. Explore the world of bees and beekeeping with these images from Europeana.
Utopia was first coined by the English philosopher and lawyer Sir Thomas More. But is utopia the best possible place or possible at all? Read more in our blog
Papyrus is the handmade paper of antiquity – the texts provide information about religion, mythology, bureaucracy, and jurisdiction. Take a look at the magnificent papyri, see what was used as scratch paper and what the Egyptian scribes needed for their p…
Enjoy this gallery of vintage and modern hairdressers and barbers - and maybe find some style inspiration for your next hairstyle.
In kitchens, bedrooms, studios and more, artists across Europe have been inspired by domestic scenes and settings. Gallery curated by Europeana Common Culture project partners
Inventions and innovations in all aspects of life made the 20th century a true century of change. As a tribute to healthcare workers keeping us safe and healthy, we created this gallery of gamechangers in recent medicine history. Gallery curated by Europe…
Endpapers are the first sheets of paper you encounter when you open a book, literally holding the book together. Find out more about endpapers in our blog.
Explore these archive films of sporting championships and tournaments from across Europe. Gallery curated by Europeana Media project partners
Singers and musicians from the 65 years of the Eurovision Song Contest, as found in the collections of Europe's museums, galleries, libraries and archives.
Shying away from the figurative, abstract art favours bringing the interplay of colours and lines to the forefront. This gallery features vivid, evocative abstract art in different art styles and genres, from expressionism to symbolism over cubism and sur…
From an artist's atelier to a lawyer's office, from an inside of the church to a bookshop – take a look at all these depictions of various interiors.
Believed to possess medicinal powers since the 17th century, the four-leaf clover became a good luck charm in Victorian times. These rare, green plants are a much-coveted gift and a symbol often used in brand logos. Gallery curated by Europeana Common Cul…
Throughout the world, men and women are not paid equally for doing the same jobs. In this gallery, you will find photos, documents and posters addressing this issue.
A household essential which in the time of crisis is easier to find in a museum than in a shop.