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“Alikindoi” “Guachisnai” – Unexpected Connections

novembre 13, 2023

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 Spanish boy around her age working with his father to help her parents dock their boat. Curiosity sparked…

The Epic Tale of Ayaz Ata

novembre 13, 2023

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 hotel. After leaving his bags in the room he wanted to have some drinks and left the hotel.…

Sibinjanin Janko

novembre 13, 2023

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 gaze falls upon the tall figure of Matthias Corvinus, the Hungarian king. He received the nickname Corvinus because…

Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches

novembre 13, 2023

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 de Sousa, and started his career as a consul that would take him around the world. He worked…

Queen Isabella the Catholic – Queen Isabel’s Crown

novembre 13, 2023

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 class, Emma from Portugal, Lars from England, and Elena from Italy, also harbored deep-rooted cultural connections to Isabella’s…

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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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