Europa 2 May 2009, Cervera de los Montes A4 (29,7 x 21,0 cm) Acrylic color, watercolor, ballpoint pen and felt-tip pen on paper i The image is from Harissa produced in France by the originally Tinisian company Dea. Harissa is a North African hot red sauce or paste made from chili peppers and garlic, often with coriander and caraway or cumin and served with olive oil. It may also contain tomatoes. Europa (Latin) = Europe which is often considered to be the birthplace of Western culture. It played a predominant role in global affairs from the 16th century onwards, especially after the beginning of colonialism. Between the 17th and 20th centuries, European nations controlled at various times the Americas, most of Africa, Australasia and large portions of Asia. 469 / 779