- Belgium's Dark Wartime Collaboration with Organisation Todt
Explore the untold story of Belgian collaboration with Organisation Todt during WWII. Discover why ordinary people worked for the Nazi construction machine and how this complex history shapes Belgium's memory of liberation.
- Belgium's Dark Collaboration: Organisation Todt Exposed
Explore the untold story of Organisation Todt in Belgium during WWII, from forced labor to collaboration. A complex legacy 75 years after liberation.
- Belgian Maritime Relic Returns: HMS Godetia Ship's Bell Baptized
The ship's bell of WWII corvette HMS Godetia has returned to Belgium after decades abroad. Baptized at Oostende voor Anker, it's a powerful symbol of Belgium's maritime and wartime heritage, now displayed at the Oostende Maritime Museum.
- Belgian Maritime History Returns: HMS Godetia Ship's Bell
The ship's bell of HMS Godetia, a WWII minesweeper, returns to Belgium during the Oostende voor Anker festival, symbolizing the liberation of 1944-1945 and the bond between British and Belgian navies.
- Belgium's Oldest Man Alfons Declerck Dies at 108
Alfons Declerck, Belgium's oldest man, passed away at 108 just two days before his 109th birthday. His life spanned two world wars and a century of change. Discover his remarkable story and the simple wisdom he shared with everyone he met.
- Belgium's Oldest Man Alfons Declerck Dies at 108
Belgium's oldest man, Alfons Declerck, passed away just two days before his 109th birthday. His life spanned two world wars and major historical events. Discover his remarkable story and why it matters for those interested in Belgium's World War II history.
- Belgium's Oldest Man Dies at 108, Just Before 109th Birthday
Alfons Declerck, Belgium's oldest man, died at 108 just before his 109th birthday. A living link to World War I and II, his life was a testament to resilience and simple joys.
- Belgium's Oldest Man Dies at 108, Just Before 109th Birthday
Alfons Declerck, Belgium's oldest man, passed away at 108, just two days before his 109th birthday. His long life spanned two world wars and countless changes, leaving a quiet legacy of resilience and simplicity.
- Belgium's Oldest Man Dies at 108, Just Before 109th Birthday
Alfons Declerck, Belgium's oldest man, passed away at 108 just days before his 109th birthday. A look at his remarkable life, his simple secrets to longevity, and what we can all learn from a man who lived through a century of change.
- Belgium's Oldest Man Dies at 108, Just Days Before 109th…
Alfons Declerck, Belgium's oldest man, died at 108 just two days before his 109th birthday. A life spanning two world wars and a century of change.
- Kamp Westerbork Memorial Gets Major Upgrade
The province commits $3.8 million to revamp Kamp Westerbork memorial center, updating exhibits and accessibility to preserve WWII stories for future generations.
- Kamp Westerbork Gets $3.8M for Renewal
The Dutch province of Drenthe commits $3.8 million to renovate Kamp Westerbork memorial center, adding immersive exhibits and a new education wing to preserve Holocaust memory.
- 75 Years Later: A Belgian Survivor Recalls Liberation
At 83, Angele Depauw recalls the liberation of Belgium 75 years ago. Her story is a powerful reminder that war is something people today cannot imagine, and a call to remember the cost of freedom.
- 83-Year-Old Recalls Belgium's Liberation 75 Years Ago
Angèle Depauw was 8 years old when Belgium was liberated 75 years ago. Her firsthand account of WWII captures the fear, hope, and resilience of a generation. A powerful reminder that peace is fragile and must be cherished.
- Province Invests $3.8M in Westerbork Memorial Center Renewal
The Dutch province of Drenthe commits $3.8 million to modernize the Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork, a former Nazi transit camp, with new exhibits and educational spaces to preserve Holocaust memory.
- Province Invests $3.7M in Camp Westerbork Memorial Center
The Dutch province of Drenthe is investing $3.7 million to renovate the Camp Westerbork Memorial Center, updating exhibits and educational spaces for the 75th anniversary of liberation.
- Province Invests $4.1M in Camp Westerbork Memorial Renewal
The province invests $4.1 million to renovate the Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork memorial, preserving WWII history with modern exhibits and education spaces.
- Province Adds $3.9M to Renew Kamp Westerbork Memorial Center
The province commits $3.9 million to renovate Kamp Westerbork Memorial Center, preserving World War II history for future generations with updated exhibits and improved visitor facilities.
- Two Versions of the Same War: Belgium's Liberation Story
Explore the two contrasting versions of Belgium's liberation in 1944-1945: the triumphant official narrative of Allied victory and the harsh reality of civilian hardship, political division, and the brutal Battle of the Bulge.
- Belgian Films Vie for Palme d'Or at Cannes
Two Belgian films are competing for the Palme d'Or at Cannes, a rare honor that showcases the country's growing influence in global cinema. Discover what makes these entries special.