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European Anthems

Post author:europeisnotdead
Post published:January 19, 2019
Post category:Melodies of Europe
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What is the oldest national anthem in the world? Which anthem can't be sung because it has no lyrics? Which country adapt its anthem to the gender of its monarch? Anthems in Europe are full of surprises...

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European Spirits

Let us take you on a boozy tour of Europe's liquid soul. From the fiery Pálinka of Hungary, the fancy Limoncello of Italy to the smooth Vodka of Poland, our continent has a spirit to suit every taste and occasion.

European Nationality-Related Idioms

When Spaniards “pretend to be Swedish“, they just pretend to be ignorant… When Romanians “steal the German’s pipe“, they are just getting drunk… And Slovenians “go to Rome” when they give birth!

European Screams

'Ai', 'au', 'ayayay', 'ouch', 'ouille', 'yeow'... When pain is being transcribed into words, Europeans do not share the same expressions. Pain is not a sound in itself, but every culture needed to put this feeling into words.

European Comedy Films

What makes Europeans laugh? Which comedy films do they watch? Southern European countries likes to have a good laugh at their own sexuality. In the North, you will be more likely to laugh about social and societal issues.

European Composers

From the earliest church chants to the most modern atonality, Europe is the cradle of classical music. Even if you don’t know your Larghetto from your Leitmotiv, find just how much melody oozes from the continent's every pore.

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