Galleries

The poet Gergely Czuczor (1800-1860) wrote this in memory of his holiday in Balatonfüred: "The beautiful strength of your soul is trained by the waves of fate / This lake offers your body joyful vitality"

Travel posters from the beginning of the 20th century. Posters from various countries from the collection of the Hungarian National Museum.

Croatian mercenaries were the creators of the bow tie during the Prussian wars of the 17th century. This bow tie consisted of a scarf around the neck that held the opening of their shirt together. The French upper classes soon adopted the idea. The French…

The dog was one of the first domesticated animals, man's companion. Pictures of dogs and dog owners from the Hungarian National Museum for International Dog Day (26 August)

The looting of artistic works during wartime has long been the subject of many artistic representations. More discreetly, the looting of graves is also well-documented. In contemporary times, the theft of paintings, sometimes famous ones, is on the rise, …

A selection of some of the most beautiful engravings of magnificent paintings that featured in the 1846 French Edition of The Saint Bible "La Sainte Bible traduite par Lemaistre de Sacy, Furne et C.ie Editeurs".

Eric Henry Liddell (/ˈlɪdəl/; 16 January 1902 – 21 February 1945) was a Scottish sprinter, Olympic medallist, and University of Edinburgh alumni. Liddell's Olympic training and racing, and the religious convictions that influenced him, are depicted in…

Selection of images for inspiration about birds, flight and murmurations

Visiting the Banská Bystrica region in Central Slovakia offers glimpses into its history as a flourishing mining center since 1255. Today, the mines and mining villages of the region play an important role in promoting the country's history and herita…

The story of fire for Corina DC FireLady art. From the beginning of the art with flames concept, to the play, testing, experience and studying the concept. Continuous improvement of the artistic expression.

First held in 1928, Olympic torch relays have visited 30 different countries across Europe.

Impressionism is a style of painting developed in the late 19th century that emphasizes an artist's immediate impression of a moment or scene, usually communicated through the use of light and its reflection. Impressionist painters such as Claude Mone…

Migration and art are intertwined, with migration inspiring artists as well as sometimes reflecting artists' own migration. This gallery shows depictions of migration and refugee experiences in artworks from across Europe.

Stromboli is one of the islands of the Aeolian archipelago, in ancient mythology the home of the god Aeolus. A legend says that the god of the winds was able to predict changes in the weather by observing the cloud of vapors that came out of an always act…

The teddy bear is a rag, mohair or plush toy in the shape of a bear, born in the United States in the early 20th century; The name Teddy Bear derives from an episode that happened to the President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt, nicknamed "T…

Kansas-born Amelia Earhart became a global phenomenon by succesfully completing a solo-flight across the Atlantic Ocean as the first woman in history. In 1937 an attempt to fly around the world led to her - still unresolved - disappearance.

This gallery - curated under the Watching Videos Like a Historian project - features audiovisual heritage material related to Ancient Greece as seen by the media.

Visual identities of past summer and winter Olympic Games

This gallery - curated under the Watching Videos Like a Historian project - features audiovisual heritage material related to advertisements and their making.

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…

Gallic capital, Bibracte hosted Vercingétorix as well as Julius Caesar! But its location was lost over time and it was not until 1865 that its location on Mont Beuvray was confirmed. The excavations carried out revealed its importance in the network of Eu…

The ancient Roman poet Ovid's 'Metamorphoses' depicts women turning into elements of the natural world. A shift from the male gaze in art occurs during the Renaissance period when women begin to represent themselves through self-portraits. By …

Explore this gallery featuring paintings, photographs and artefacts with sunflowers

Synagogues, Jewish communities' places of worship, have been found across Europe for millennia. This gallery of photographs, postcards and drawings of synagogues - many of which are sadly no longer present - illustrate the rich religious and architect…