Nataly has always considered herself as someone who knows her family history, especially the funny stories told at family celebrations. But she realized that there is much more to her family history than just those amusi... (more)
A piece of paper carrying faded handwriting and the smell of old books: KarolĂna from the Czech Republic found an old letter reflecting a story of resistance and friendship during darkest times of history.
A small village right outside of Riga, Peteris' home, has four lakes that are bigger than the village itself. For the first 12 years of his life. our author believed that he had lived in a paradise on earth, but learning... (more)
Sewing and knitting are among Sofie's passions. When getting to know Myroslav and Bodil, she decided to turn their shared fate of suffering under war into sweaters out of wool.
A transcript of Luke's great-grandfather’s military pension application reveals a lot about Ireland's struggle for independence.
The Czech tricolore is more than just flag material. When Sabina from Czechia found a historical badge and some keys in white, red and blue in a drawer at home, she realised the impact these colors carry.
Growing up in northeastern France, a region shaped by significant upheaval related to the French-German tensions, Naela became aware of the importance of reconciliation and remembrance
Hidden like a ghost: Henrich Bruning, a 19th-century weaver from a small German town, has a story that represents the invisibility of countless ordinary people.
In Armenia, you pay with Armenian dram. Once owned by her deceased grandfather, a unique 1000 dram banknote carries a very special meaning for our author Monika.
For MarĂa from Spain, an old Minolta camera bag holds more than just photographic equipment; it carries stories, memories, and a touch of destiny.