History

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The centennial in 2014 of the start of the First World War will be marked by a major remembrance effort, including an...more

FEATURES/NEWS

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Gerard Mercator, the famous cartographer, was born in Rupelmonde in 1512. Next year his city of birth will celebrate his five hundredth birthday in...more
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The Government of Flanders, Belgium will be commemorating the Centennial of the First World War with many special events during the period 2014-2018...more
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The British BBC and American HBO channels chose Flandes as the location to film their new series set in the First World War. In Vorselaar, the...more

History Information

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The contribution of Flemings and Belgians to the history of the USA is inversely proportionate to the size of their country. Below are just a few...more
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Abstract: Conventional genealogy relies on documents that can contain errors, may have been written to mislead, or could be partially destroyed....more