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On 2 September, Belgium marks 75 years since the Allied troops began the liberation of Belgium from German occupation. It was the beginning of the end of the Second World War.
Every generation has its protest movements - and an exhibition at Brussels' House of European History explores four such periods through a rich collection of physical objects and historic audiovis
It was one of the most spectacular finds on the Waterloo battlefield for years: more than two centuries after the 1815 clash that ended Napoleon Bonaparte’s reign, two British army veterans
Original, unique and unforgettable are three accolades given to Brussels-born Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993). One of the world's greatest movie stars, her second life was as a Unicef champion.
Should you be a fan of historical courtroom dramas, then have we got good news for you.
A newly discovered species of dinosaur is going on display in Brussels from today.
Flemish minister-president Geert Bourgeois has announced funding in the amount of €1.5 million for events commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
Regular readers of The Low Countries will notice a big change today: Not just a new website, but three new websites.
The streets of Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges will give up their history, thanks to an innovative new research project that will digitally match maps, archives and other sources of historical inf
