My visit to Omaha Beach
Touch the sand and dirt where the greatest generation fought for freedom and prosperity for all.
Two secret UNESCO Sites for the Historically Curious
Explore European UNESCO sites to connect with the past in the most tangible, remarkable way you could think of.
Europe’s Rich Religious History
Dive into history through Europe’s diverse, religious heritage—and the architecture, art and culture it brought into the world
Discover your European Roots
Ever wondered where your forefathers once lived? Come to Europe to see those villages, towns, and cities with your own eyes.
Europe’s rich medieval past
Historically Curious about Europe? Explore the castles that dot its magnificent landscapes.
Liberation Festival Pilsen
The Liberation festival in Pilsen unites people worldwide to celebrate the town’s liberation by the US Army.
Tarragona, City of Human Towers
“Tarragona, City of Human Towers”, is a pioneering initiative that came about in 2013 with the dual aim of achieving recognition and tourism positioning by bringing both the people of the city, those who were not in one of the groups, and tourists closer to the human tower building World.
2019 European Capitals of Culture
Ιntroduced in 1985 with the noble aim of bringing our continent closer together, the European Capital of Culture scheme offered few early surprises.
European Heritage Sites
European Heritage Sites include archives, monuments, archeological sites, and places of seminal cultural or political value, from the classic age to the present. Since the label’s inception in 2013, thirty-eight sites have been designated, bringing passages in Europe’s history to the foreground to honor, celebrate, and remember who built Europe, how, and why. They are lessons from the past to guide the future of Europe.
National Heritage Week
Throughout the country, every year in August, activities big and small (tours, talks, demonstrations), will be offered and many for free!
The Sinjska Alka
For over 300 years, the Sinjska Alka in Sinj, Croatia, showcases knights’ skills on horseback, including precise lance throws.
Smetana’s Litomyšl
Litomyšl, birthplace of Czech composer Bedřich Smetana, hosts a musical celebration featuring opera, concerts, galas, and oratorios.
