International Women’s Day: Hail to the 7 Queens of Belgium
Because we’re celebrating womanhood today, let’s take the spotlight away from the Kings of Belgium and put it on their
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History
Restless Youth: Growing up in Europe from 1945 until today
On 1 March 2019, the House of European History will open its second temporary exhibition entitled “Restless Youth: Growing up
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The legend behind the asymmetry of the City Hall on the Grand Place
Undoubtedly one of the most touristic attractions in Brussels, the Grand-Place, seems like a giant open-air museum. Turn around 360
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Walking through the cobblestone heritage of Brussels
Did you know that cobblestones are considered a Belgian specialty and heritage treasure, much like beer and cheese? Cobblestones vary
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day: raising awareness remains necessary
Tomorrow, it is exactly 74 years ago that the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi death camp was liberated. That is why the 27th
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Van Gogh in Belgium, the country where he found his true calling to be an artist
You may have heard that the Van Gogh 3D exhibit is in town. It’s only fitting that this spectacular tribute
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A trip to Ramsgate, UK’s one of ten Heritage Action Zones
Are you in search of some bargains to help banish the January blues? If so, a short hop across the
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Do not forget the Galette des Rois this January 6th!
It is a must at the beginning of each year: after the Christmas cougnou (bread of Jesus), it is the
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Immerse yourself in the history of Brussels’ museums
Drive in a genuine racing car at Autoworld Autoworld The museum is located in an extraordinary building linked to a
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Burgundian Mechelen: From Rubens and Van Dyck to the horrors of the Holocaust
Mechelen is not only famous for its carillon bells and its whisky infused beer. The city is also worth a
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