Who stopped the April 19 1943 train to Auschwitz?
The Flemish village of Boortmeerbeek is the only place in Europe where a train transport of Jews was stopped by resistance fighters.
Neutral Moresnet: a bizarre but true story
One of the most bizarre stories in European history concerns a small patch of land in eastern Belgium
Is this the Belgian Stonehenge?
I pay a visit to a mysterious megalithic stone circle deep in La Forêt de Soignes just outside Brussels.
11 facts about 11 November 1918 in Belgium
On November 11th 1918, at 11 a.m., the First World War came to an end. What happened that day in Belgium? And what did the date mean afterwards? Here are 11 facts about 11th November 1918 in Belgium.
Visiting the Menin Gate for the Last Post
The history of the Menin Gate and the Last Post, an overview of the 2019 Remembrance Day events, and where to see the LEGO Menin Gate!
Walking the Battlefield of Waterloo
Discover 17 points of interest on the Waterloo Battlefield in this 14 km walk.
King Albert’s Heroes now available as e-book
The fascinating story of the Belgian Expeditionary Corps of Armoured Cars is now available as an e-book.
Remarkable Belgians: King Albert’s Heroes
The literally “Around The World In Three Years†odyssey of a group of Belgian soldiers during the First World War
The bombing of Houffalize and its consequences
A closer look at one of the key events during the Battle of the Bulge in the Belgian Ardennes
Battle of the Bulge Tour
Find out all about the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes, and visit local museums and sites of interest
Armistice Day 1918 … What Happened Next?
When the Flemish people returning to Flanders Fields after Armistice Day 1918, they were greeted by scenes of total devastation.
The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges
The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges takes place every year (except 2020) on Ascension Day.
The Rise and Fall of the Medieval Flemish Cloth Industry
The 11th to 13th centuries were a golden age for the medieval Flemish cloth industry. And then the English introduced their crippling wool tax!
The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken: Beauty and the Beast
The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken are beautiful. But it’s worth remembering their origins.
Marking the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele
100 years ago this weekend saw the start of the Battle of Passchendaele. Here are four ways to remember.
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