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A Treasury of Europe

blackmadonnacoverThe Black Madonna of Częstochowa is full of mystery. Let her dark, pensive expression guide you through Poland's history.
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Erasmus Love

erasmuslovecoverWho hasn't fantasised about having an affair with a teacher? In Jan's case, the dream came true.
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Inside Out

insideoutcover How can you visit a Spanish patio, a French Gothic cathedral and a Roman fountain in the same day? In Hearst Castle, California, you can find the whole European continent in one building.
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A Taste of Europe

foiegrascoverFoie gras: a delicacy for some people, animal torture for others. Foie gras is a controversial speciality - but it's deeply rooted in some European countries.
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Lost...

cowcoverLost in translation: the weird and wonderful idioms from all over Europe which ought to be part of the English language. This time: do you speak French like a Spanish cow?
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...and Found

goethe_coverFound in the treasure chests of the English language: useful words, strange phrases, and now something which might give you a sense of déjà vu...
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Europe's Traditions

stgeorgecover Do you dream of the day when your knight in shining armour will whisk you away for a fairytale romance? On St George's Day, Catalonian "knights" celebrate love in a special way - while the miserable English ignore their own patron saint!
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