Everything tagged with history
A Pro-NATO Argument for Finland to Remain Neutral
Matthew Heywood-Cunliffe argues that Finland should remain a neutral state and not seek NATO membership.
The Origins of ISIS: A historical responsibility?
In recent months, Europe has bitterly experienced an outbreak of terrorist attacks perpetrated on its soil. Yet, the conflict in Iraq and Syria has been continuous for more than five years, and the reasons which led to the existence of a terrorist organisation such as Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) can be traced back to the previous century.
Europe in Crisis: Is This the End of the EU?
Refugee crisis, debt crisis, eurozone crisis, Brexit, Grexit...Is the end of the European Union in sight?
25 Years of German Unity
The Reunification of Germany reminds Europe important it is to be united
The Turks, the Kurds and the Middle East...
A look at the present and future of the Kurds, taking into account the current situation and Turkey's role
Amsterdam, the Venice of the North
As a recent visitor of Amsterdam, I created a short presentation of the city and I am willing to give you some advice to enjoy your trip.
European flags
Each flag has a different story
Europe’s geopolitical suffering
Professor Giancarlo Elia Valori, a leading expert on international politics, disscuses geopolitical issues in Europe relying on history and philosophical thoughts
Infographic: Europe in Old Names
Ancient names of European Cities
Ruin Pubs of Budapest - Where Time Stops
An exploration of a quite particular attraction in the capital of Hungary
Europe according to Italy in 1817
Satirical map of Europe from 19th century
7,000 Years of History
History of The Tallest Buildings in Europe
Europe's Buildings are some of our most important Cultural Heritage
Portugal & Spain - Iberism or Iberian Federalism (Part III)
Should Portugal and Spain unite in one country?
The Hands That Built Portugal - Part II
Do Europeans know about each other’s history and culture? Today we focus on literature from Portugal that merits to be discovered by the whole continent.
The Hands That Built Portugal - Part I
Do Europeans know about each other’s history and culture? Every country has its heroes and cultural celebrities - today we look at Portugal and its epic figures.
EuropeanIcons
What are your European icons?
Krakow: Poland's Cultural Capital
Discover Europe!
European Memory Culture and World War One
In 2014, the entire European continent commemorates the centenary of the Great War. Analysing national approaches to this anniversary and World War One in general shows great differences between the European states.
Holland. The Original Cool.
The Netherlands is considered a very hip and cool country.
World War I 100th Anniversary
One hundred years from the start of the First World War.
Selling out our history
Every city in the world tries to preserve any historical heritage it has.
What do our discoveries mean today?
This Age of Exploration has in some ways defined our relations with the rest of the world ever since
EU Membership a case study: Ireland
With all this talk of bailouts, bonds, and bankers it’s sometimes easy to forget what EU membership is all about.
The Macedonia Name Dispute
The Macedonia name dispute. Republic of Macedonia is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia. It has become independent in 1991.
How to integrate 27 strangers? Education and integration in Europe.
We are "Americanizing" our integration, when we should build on our European heritage. How can we develop our common culture?
The Roma ethnic challenge
Being exposed to the gypsy culture is something many modern (and former) European nations have long had in common, and through it's design the issue is a European one.