Let’s Experience Europe’s Diversity
Welcome to my website!
If you’re interested in European culture and visiting from outside Europe, you’ve come to the right place. I also warmly welcome those from Europe who want to learn more about their fellow Europeans and their diverse cultures!
“Γνῶθι σεαυτόν“, “Know Thyself” is an inscription at the temple of the ancient god Apollo in Delphi, Greece, and one of the sayings that marked human philosophy in Europe since its origins in the 5th century B.C..
“Know Thyself” – that´s what we will do on this site.
In the picture beside this text, you see the excavation site of the oracle of Delphi, where thousands of pilgrims went to receive counsel in ancient times. Have you ever been there?
Welcome to my blog Context Europe.eu. I intend to help Europeans and non-Europeans take a deep dive into our history, landscape, art, and literature, as well as perhaps a bit of our politics, to gain a deeper understanding of who we are.
I have lived and worked in Europe my whole life. I speak five European languages, which helps me to deepen my ideas by consulting direct sources without having to rely on translations.
This site aims to bridge diversity and be a fun read, as well! Enjoy!
Context Europe Articles
- History of Art – as it’s taught in Europe
I am passionate about European Art History and have studied it continuously. During the process, it is enlightening to discover that in other countries, art history might be taught in different places, emphasising different aspects. For example, when I went… Read more: History of Art – as it’s taught in Europe - Know Thyself, Europe!
This is my first blog post, and I’m excited to share my insights with an interested audience. If you’ve landed on this page, you’re likely eager to learn about Europe. In this article, I will provide a brief overview of… Read more: Know Thyself, Europe! - May I introduce myself?
Or better: May I introduce you to my family tree? We are living in a rush. Sometimes I have overlooked the importance of things that cannot be purchased with money. Namely: history and heritage. But now I believe that understanding… Read more: May I introduce myself?
Book reviews
Do you want to improve your literacy on Europe?
To better read Europe, check out my recommendations in the ‘books’ section on the main menu!
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Εξήντα χρόνια τρύγος…
Sixty years of vintage… Often reduced to ancient history, modern Greece also…
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Three East German Women Get Drunk and Found the Ideal State
The fact that this book was written collectively, namely by three people,…
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The Secret Lives of Colour
Among European editors, the British definitely mastered the art of book editing…
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The Music of My Life
This book was written by Egon Seefehlner (born 1912 in Vienna), who…
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Pasqual Maragall i l’Europa Próxima
Three academic researchers write about the heritage of the person who has…
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K.L.Reich
The relatively unknown author Joaquim Amat-Piniella recounts his internment in Mauthausen and…
You might have seen pictures from places in Europe: Paris, Rome, Athens, Warshaw, Stockholm…so many cities!
But there is more to Europe than iconic urban places. Think of the rolling vineyards of the Palatinate or Penedès, the rugged cliffs of Alpine lakes, or the serene wideness of Fryslân. These landscapes are the true inspiring places, as they are sources of tales, behaviour, traditions, and culture…click here to learn more
In this section, I share a personal selection of artworks that resonate with me and which have crossed my path whilst living in different places and travelling throughout Europe…read more
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