Galleries
This year, school starts on 2 September in Hungary. Schools and pupils in the 20th century.
After defeating Caesar's killers at Philippi, Antony wanted to meet Cleopatra for an alliance. Antony and Cleopatra became lovers but the famous relationship ended tragically with the death of the protagonists after the defeat at Actium. The love stor…
A selection of artworks and vintage photos highlights people enjoying summer days.
Gaius Julius Caesar (100 BC - 44 BC), Roman general and politician, is one of the best-known characters in history, celebrated in art, literature, music, theatre. Galleries, museums and libraries preserve many images of him in infinite poses and situation…
Picture postcard views of locations around Europe: some beautiful, some mundane, but all fascinating.
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)
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.