Galleries
Christmas markets are street markets associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. They originated in Germany, but are now held in many other countries.
Christmas trees, decorated with tinsels, baubles, lights, candles and more, are symbols of the holidays all across Europe. Enjoy this gallery of Christmas trees, and happy holidays to all from us at Europeana. Curated by Europeana Common Culture project…
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
Ailanthus altissima was imported to England from Eastern Asia in the 16th century and was brought to the mainland from there. It is now well established in Europe and prefers a warmer climate. Climate change enhances its distribution. It threatens local b…
Delicious, sweet, juicy, and full of symbolism. Enjoy this gallery of apples - all with open licences to be devoured as you please!
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,…
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 …
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…
Ghosts, pumpkins and haunted houses.... all you need for Halloween!
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…
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.
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.
Historical overview of technological objects used to record and reproduce sound during the 20th century: from the Edison 'Fireside' Phonograph, the Stentorphone and Auxetophone valved sound boxes for the gramophone and the HMV 2300H portable disc …
Historical overview of technological objects used to record amateur films and home movies during the 20th century: from the first substandard equipment and small-gauge equipment for the 9.5mm, 16mm and 8mm 'safety' film formats to the latest semi-…
Figures of the zodiac in art through the ages and works that recall the characteristics of the zodiac signs in astrology
Photographer Wilhelm Weimar (1857-1917) had a highly individual style. His 'Herbarium' of 1901 is a unique portfolio of organic compositions that testifies to his striking sense of composition, texture and detail.
Lithuanian-American communities are found across the United States. Explore these photographs of their sporting activities.
Let historical film footage from different decades take you on a journey across Europe!