Galleries
Documentaries, news reports and personal films of train travel in the past
Sporting venues from across Europe Gallery curated by Europeana Common Culture project partners
Around the world, masks are used for protection, ceremony, tradition and fashion.
Amulets, or good luck charms, are believed to confer protection upon their owners.
When he founded the scouts in 1908, Sir Baden-Powell laid the foundations of a global youth movement. Flaunt your badges and tie that neckerchief for a special salute! Gallery curated by Europeana XX project partners.
The growing popularity of long-distance travel in the 20th century created a flourishing market for luxury luggage, first-class fashions, and stylish accessories. Gallery curated by Europeana XX project partners
The caravan: a home away from home. Since the early 20th century, campers have provided the perfect solution to outbound homebirds looking for holiday ambiance in a familiar setting. Gallery curated by Europeana XX project partners #CenturyOfChange
The stone, heavy and impregnable, has always amazed people with its stability. Historically, it has been used extensively to give meaning to ancient religions and faiths − in burials, carved into sculptures of gods and goddesses, as sacrificial offerings …
Funerary monuments, sanctuaries, sculptures and exvotes are part of an exceptional archaeological heritage that makes Iberians one of the main cultures of the western Mediterranean during the Iron Age.
Midsummer is celebrated each June across Europe, marking the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.
Take a virtual tour across Bergamo's ancient city centre and historic monuments.
Explore historic and stately buildings from around Europe
Pack your sleeping bag and grab your s’mores: summertime is here, and with it the perfect season for camping out! Get inspired by these holiday pics for your own outdoors adventures. Gallery co-curated by Europeana XX project partners
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 …
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