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24.2.2026 | History

24 February Is Estonia’s Independence Day—and What Else?

24 February Is Estonia’s Independence Day—and What Else?

Why is Estonia’s Independence Day celebrated specifically on 24 February and not the previous day, when the country’s Declaration … Read more

22.2.2026 | History

The Baltic Way—A Human Chain

The Baltic Way—A Human Chain

The year 1989 was quite a remarkable one. The Berlin Wall fell, and communist political systems collapsed across Eastern … Read more

12.12.2025 | History

The Museum of Tallinn City Life Has Been Renewed

The Museum of Tallinn City Life Has Been Renewed

The Tallinn City Life Museum has reopened its diverse exhibitions to the public after nearly a year of renovation … Read more

19.8.2025 | History

What Happens When the Money Runs Out?

What Happens When the Money Runs Out?

A Briefcase for a Wallet What happens when money runs out? As in literally runs out, when there are … Read more

13.8.2025 | History

Step Into Helsinki’s History

Step Into Helsinki’s History

Interested in Helsinki’s history, architecture, or the Helsinki Olympics? Embark on an entertaining journey guided by three virtual hosts, … Read more

10.8.2025 | History

How Did the 1980 Olympic Regatta Shape Tallinn?

How Did the 1980 Olympic Regatta Shape Tallinn?

In July, it will be 45 years since the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, and the sailing events held … Read more

23.7.2025 | History

New Programme Guides Viewers in Estonian History and People

New Programme Guides Viewers in Estonian History and People

The YouTube series “My Tallinn” has entertained viewers for over 30 episodes. In the series, Risto Lassila introduces Finnish … Read more

23.7.2025 | History

Mart Laar’s Book on the Forest Brothers Now Available

Mart Laar’s Book on the Forest Brothers Now Available

Historian Mart Laar’s book, “Forest Brothers: Armed Resistance Behind the Iron Curtain After World War II”, explores the resistance … Read more