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November 1: EU Founded, Ottoman Sultan Abdicates, and Sistine Chapel Unveiled
On 1 November, the European Union was founded, the last Ottoman sultan abdicated, and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling was unveiled. The day before saw the completion of the 'Last Judgment' and the Battle of Britain victory.
Culture
The Romanian Athenaeum: A Symbol of Bucharest's Cultural Soul
A neoclassical gem in the heart of the capital, the Romanian Athenaeum has been the stage for the country's most important musical moments for over a century.
Culture
Galați Roman Festival returns with legionaries and ancient crafts
The third Roman Festival takes over the open space outside the House of Arts in Galați from 30 October to 1 November, with military displays, workshops and dance.