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The Voyage of the Belgica to the Antarctic (1897-1899)

The Voyage of the Belgica to the Antarctic, 1897-1899, was an early polar expedition that went terribly wrong.

From 1902 to 1931, Belgium, like a number of other countries, had a concession in the Chinese port city of Tianjin.

You might be tempted to ask “What good are wasps?” when they are terrorizing your picnic. Here are 6 ways wasps are beneficial.

“Golden: Why Belgian Football is More Than One Generation” by James Kelly is an excellent account of football in Belgium.

15 multiple-choice questions on Belgian football. How many will you put in the back of the net?

The story of the wolf in Belgium, from local extinction to two small packs that have established themselves in recent years.

Where to walk in the Voerstreek, plus where to eat, and where to stay!

Suzanne Spaak was a courageous Belgian operative in the French Resistance during the Second World War.

Giant hogweed is an impressive plant, growing up to 5 meters tall, but should be avoided as its sap can generate painful skin blisters.

A brief look back on 12 years of the Discovering Belgium blog, that has reached one million views.

On August 4, 1942, a train left Mechelen carrying nearly a thousand Jewish men, women and children. Its destination was Auschwitz.

Cranes and storks are having a successful breeding year in Belgium, which is good news.