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Europa: How the Bull Became the Symbol of Europe
Culture
March 22, 2018
Europa: How the Bull Became the Symbol of Europe
All European languages, no matter their family, use a variation of the word Europe to call the European continent. That,…
How Europe invented professional acting
Culture
February 26, 2018
How Europe invented professional acting
At a time when actors and actresses are idolized as celebrities, it’s natural to think of acting as a profitable…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Estonia
Trivia
February 23, 2018
Top Ten Curious Facts About Estonia
Every 24th of February, Estonia celebrates its Independence Day. The date commemorates the Estonian Declaration of Independence dating back to…
The Neapolitan “babà” pastry is more European than you know
Cuisine
February 21, 2018
The Neapolitan “babà” pastry is more European than you know
When it comes to European pastries, there’s plenty to choose from: some might favor the (Imperial) Austrian traditions, others would…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Kosovo
Trivia
February 17, 2018
Top Ten Curious Facts About Kosovo
On 17th February 2008, Kosovo adopted its unilateral declaration of independence from Serbia, two days after Serbia’s own national independence…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Lithuania
Trivia
February 16, 2018
Top Ten Curious Facts About Lithuania
Today marks the 100th anniversary of Lithuania’s independence, achieved with the signing of the Act of Reinstating Independence of Lithuania.…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Serbia
Trivia
February 14, 2018
Top Ten Curious Facts About Serbia
Every 15th February, Serbia celebrates Statehood Day! The festivity commemorates the Serbian uprising of 1804, which would lead to recognition…
The Ode To Joy: Five Key Facts About Our Common Anthem
Culture
February 11, 2018
The Ode To Joy: Five Key Facts About Our Common Anthem
The Ode to Joy was adopted by the Council of Europe as its anthem in 1972. Thirteen years later, in…
Birds Without Borders: The Great Avian Migration Between Europe And Africa
Nature
January 31, 2018
Birds Without Borders: The Great Avian Migration Between Europe And Africa
Millions of birds migrate across Europe every year, from North to South and East to West, crossing borders and countries.…
On this day in 1933: Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of the German Reich
History
January 30, 2018
On this day in 1933: Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of the German Reich
On this day in 1933, Adolf Hitler is sworn in as Chancellor of Germany. This is a seminal and much-discussed…