“Attention all passengers, we are now boarding flight TP0365 to Brussels at gate 21. Please have your boarding passes and an identification document ready”, announced the hostess through the speaker. Lucas and Anna looked at each other, unable to hide their excitement. They were finally going to Belgium to participate…
In a world where magical creatures and old stories lived with modern life, four teenagers became friends because of a strange prediction. Brittany from England, Nikoloz from Georgia, Maria from Spain, and Mateo from Portugal learned that they were related to ancient dragon hunters. Each had a special power passed…
And tap, and tap, and tap… With the left foot to the side. And again! The circle spun. Dance and movement are older than speech. Stronger than humans. The circle is a magnificent ring of power, strength, masculinity, and shouts. The circle is round and grand. Firm and unbreakable. Like…
In a small seaside village in Greece, nestled between the beautiful blue sea and the olive groves, lived Maria, a spirited young girl with deep Greek roots. Every year, on Clean Monday, the sky would come alive with a vibrant display of kites. It was a day filled with cherished…
In a land where the sun dipped its golden fingers into the sparkling ocean, a dance was born that would echo through generations. This dance, known as Corridinho, was a symphony of movement and music that originated in the heart of Portugal’s southern gem, the Algarve. Legend whispered that the…
Luisa’s anticipation for Eleni’s arrival was mounting. It was Friday and her best friend would be visiting for the weekend with her husband and kids. The last time the two families had been together was when they spent last Christmas at Eleni’s house. The two women had been inseparable since…
The panel above the main school entrance said, “Italy week”. The School of Translation and Interpreting of the University of Mons in Belgium, organised thematic weeks about different countries. There were workshops, debates, and masterclasses to learn about the culture, and there were also food fairs where students could taste…
Drawn by the region’s picturesque landscape and rich history, Anthea and Georgios, a Greek couple, travelled to the Algarve, in southern Portugal, to celebrate their first anniversary. In their wanderings, they stumbled upon a wide area full of almond trees. It being mid-February, the trees were blooming with white flowers…
It was a cold and frosty morning. Christmas carols could be heard through the streets, and a few families were out shopping for last-minute gifts for the final days of the holiday season. Julia woke up to the sound of her mother and father talking, but couldn’t hear what they…
In the heart of a bustling city, an extraordinary event was taking place. People from various corners of the world had gathered to celebrate their shared love for stories and the rich mosaic of their diverse cultures. The sun dipped below the city’s skyline, casting a warm glow upon the…
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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