The Thompson family had finally arrived at the bustling port of Cadiz where they marveled at the picturesque scenery. It was a lively place with colorful boats, merchants selling fresh seafood, and the sound of seagulls echoing through the air. As they docked their boat, Emily caught sight of a…
Mehmet is from Turkey and has been living in Spain for 2 months for his university education and didn’t have much time to explore the city of Sevilla. So, he decided to spend a whole weekend in the city centre and booked a room for two days in a nice…
If you look on the left side, you can see a plain white building that used to be the “Belgrade” Department Store. It marks the beginning of the most beautiful street in Subotica, which reminds visitors of Montmartre, according to the words of people from distant countries. And then your…
In the small village of Cabanas de Viriato, Portugal, on the 19th of July 1885, a baby was born that would become a hero. He was named as Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches. After finishing his law degree, he married his childhood sweetheart, named Maria Angelina Coelho…
In the bustling city of Madrid, Sofia, a passionate Spanish art history enthusiast, met Liam, a charismatic Irish musician, in a history seminar. They both shared an intense fascination with the enigmatic Queen Isabella I and her profound impact on European history. Soon, they discovered that other students in their…
Nikola Jovanović, a young Serb who recently immigrated to Gothenburg, diligently carried out his job as a waiter in a local café. The workday was progressing as usual until two customers took a seat at the counter – Sebastian Edberg from Sweden and Mijo Kovačević from Croatia. It was evening,…
On the picturesque island of Crete, there lived a young Cretan boy named Nikos. Growing up in a land known for its rich traditions and warrior heritage, Nikos had always admired the craftsmanship of knives and swords. He dreamt of becoming a skilled warrior like the heroes of old, and…
In the sunny town of Málaga, Spain, there was a lively Summer Camp that attracted young people from different corners of the world. Among the campers were three friends: Alex, Sofia, and Marco. Little did they know that their shared fascination with the supernatural would lead them on an unforgettable…
Stavros was in a hurry. He did not want to be late for the interview. And he was a bit worried about the traffic he might come across on the way to the TV channel. He reached the building of the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation in time. The guard politely asked…
It was their second day in Paris and they were very excited to visit the city. It was their first trip during their Erasmus year and they wanted to enjoy it as much as possible. The plan for the day was to go to the Pantheon and the Latin Quarter…
The Shared (Hi)stories project seeks to broaden the minds of secondary students in the EU by encouraging critical thinking and a multi-perspective approach to cultural and historical heritage. Through the exploration of (hi)stories traditionally told from a one-sided national perspective, the project aims to foster a strong sense of EU awareness and citizenship among students while improving their English skills.
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