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Maria Montessori in a black dress, hair pinned up, looking down at a book she is reading.

The woman who developed a new way of teaching children

painting, blue and white rays of light shine from behind a mountain.

Painter who captured Arctic landscapes in Lofoten and northern Norway

A look at women transforming themselves to fight for gender rights during the ‘70s and the ‘80s

Anna Boberg's painting of a fishing harbour in the forefront still in shadow while the snowy mountains across the water are light up by sunlight

A look at women from the past and present who continue to inspire climate action

A smiling tomte, with long beard and a basket of presents on his back, holds his arms out in an open position. The words 'God Jul!' in the background.

Jenny Nyström was the first person in Sweden to make a profession from illustrating children’s books and became Sweden’s most productive painter and illustrator.

colour illustration with three women's faces in profile.

From Women’s Day to a women’s month recognition

black and white portrait photograph of Fern Andra.

From tightrope to silver screen

Black and white photograph

Inventor and entrepreneur Agnes Marshall was a Victorian celebrity chef. She founded a cookery school, wrote cookbooks, and published a magazine,'The Table'. Nicknamed ‘Queen of ices’, she is credited as having invented the ice cream cone.

colour photograph of Hill House, a gray building with a hedge and lawn in the foreground.

How Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh created a domestic masterpiece in western Scotland

Jānis Jankevics sits on a swivel chair, looking to the left of the frame in a room set up for photography. He wears a red baseball cap, a zip up sweater, dark trousers and dark shoes.

Jānis Jankevics uses the annual creative competition as a way for his students to hone their digital skills, and discover ready-to-use cultural materials from Europeana.eu

black and white photograph, a group of African American soldiers along with two white men.

The hidden story of African American soldiers in the Netherlands

A makeshift building of various wooden panels, and a tarpaulin roof

Our 2024 residency has a new theme, new formats and new mentors - find out what it’s all about and how you can apply!

colour illustration, four women in a city street wearing fashionable clothes.

Download our #ColorOurCollections colouring book inspired by fashion

colour photograph of stained glass window showing Saint Brigid holding a lamp with a flame.

How a 5th century saint from Ireland is celebrated today

colour photograph of a gold coin with a profile portrait of Jakob Fugger.

The story of the Fugger family, who controlled Europe's economy and society in the 15th and 16th centuries

painting, crowds of people ice skating among trees and houses.

Exploring the Dutch artist's frozen landscape paintings

Cosmina Berta looks at a wall-mounted display of her artworks.

Cosmina Berta uses Europeana's rich resources to craft new art and narratives that inspire audiences and generate commercial success.

black and white photograph, a number of people in an office looking at equipment.

Discover a new way to explore what's popular on Europeana

an aerial photograph of an archaeological site, showing the ruined remains of old walls and buildings.

Discover the past and present history of a major European archaeological site in Burgundy

collage of three colour photographs: views of a bridge over a river in Bad Ischl, a red house near the sea in Bodø and a building behind a river in Tartu.

Cities in Austria, Estonia and Norway hold the title