Totem of Canadian Indians keeps watch over Virton
From 1955, 330 Canadian military pilots from the 1st Wing took shelter in Virton. They were part of a NATO
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History
Brussels Hidden Gems: See the buried River Senne and True Heart of Brussels
In the centre of Brussels, just five minutes on foot from the tourist hub that is Grand Place, lies a
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Napoleon’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Waterloo
Napoleon I , was born 15 August 1769 in Ajaccio and died May 5, 1821 on the island of St. Helena. This
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Cathedral of Our Lady: The Jewel of Tournai
Belgium has numerous beautiful churches and cathedrals. Among them is undoubtedly the Cathedral of Our Lady in Tournai. At 83
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Four hydraulic boat-lifts in Wallonia added to UNESCO World Heritage Site list
Between 1885 and 1917, four iron tours de force of hydraulic genius were erected on the Canal du Centre in
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The 711st planting of the Meyboom took place today in Brussels
Today, shortly before 17h, the 711st Meyboom tree was planted in Brussels amid cheers from the crowd. A very old
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711st planting of the Meyboom to take place on August 9th
A very old tradition dating back to the Middle Ages (1213) is celebrated every year in Brussels on 9 August
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Portrait: Edith Cavell
I grew up being told about Edith Cavell. According to family lore, she was my distant cousin. A British clergyman’s
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The Belgian writer Suzanne Lilar: A Feminist’s Quest for Unity
Purple was her favourite colour. A symbol of restraint, discreetly evoking the mélange of fervid red and soothing blue. This
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The curious history of Château Malou
You will find parks of all types and sizes all over Brussels. But rarely will you come across one that
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