Episode 138 is probably the fianl episode of this series on the history of Belgium

Episode 138 is probably the fianl episode of this series on the history of Belgium

EP138 - ... for now ..

EP137: In part 4 on the history of Belgian social security, we'll look at the post WWII situation on how both the pension and unemployment system evolved from the blueprint laid out by one of the main pioneers in social security Mr. Fuss. We will also look at the evolution of the RVA and much more.

EP137: In part 4 on the history of Belgian social security, we'll look at the post WWII situation on how both the pension and unemployment system evolved from the blueprint laid out by one of the main pioneers in social security Mr. Fuss. We will also look at the evolution of the RVA and much more.

EP137 - Belgian social security - final part 4

EP136: In part 3 on the history of Belgian social security, we'll go over the interbellum, the two World Wars and the government organized social systems like NDAW.

EP136: In part 3 on the history of Belgian social security, we'll go over the interbellum, the two World Wars and the government organized social systems like NDAW.

EP136 - Belgian social security (part 3)

In EP135 of the Random history of Belgium, continues the journey through the history of our social security system. We look at child labor, factories, healthcare, the first large street battles and protests, but also the first laws protecting the workers.

EP135 - Belgian social security (part 2)

In EP134 of the Random history of Belgium, we start a multi part journey, looking at the early versions of social protection, funds and charities for workers, before and during the industrial revolution. We'll track the origins of our social security systems and their history.

In EP134 of the Random history of Belgium, we start a multi part journey, looking at the early versions of social protection, funds and charities for workers, before and during the industrial revolution. We'll track the origins of our social security systems and their history.

EP134 - Belgian social security (part 1)

EP133 - We look at the life and work of our most renowned author Hendrik Conscience. His career and impact, the way he forged his own language and legacy, the marketing and symbolism and some insights about the square in Antwerp named after him.

EP133 - We look at the life and work of our most renowned author Hendrik Conscience. His career and impact, the way he forged his own language and legacy, the marketing and symbolism and some insights about the square in Antwerp named after him.

EP133 - Hendrik Conscience

EP132 - We'll take a look at first 100 years of the Belgian railways. How it got started, the economic structure, some key elements and problems, as well as the building of stations. We focus on the early days to see where it all came from.

EP132 - We'll take a look at first 100 years of the Belgian railways. How it got started, the economic structure, some key elements and problems, as well as the building of stations. We focus on the early days to see where it all came from.

EP132 - The Belgian Railways  1830 - 1926

In EP131 of the Random history of Belgium, we look at the expansion of the port of Antwerp, we focus on two shipyards and their importance and eventual decline. We look at the Saint-Michiels abbey, the straightening of the Scheldt river, Cockerill yards and of course Boel shipyards in Temse.

In EP131 of the Random history of Belgium, we look at the expansion of the port of Antwerp, we focus on two shipyards and their importance and eventual decline. We look at the Saint-Michiels abbey, the straightening of the Scheldt river, Cockerill yards and of course Boel shipyards in Temse.

EP131 - Port of Antwerp: Cockerill and Boelwerf

EP130 for this episode, I looked at the Trappist abbey of WestVleteren, their Cistercian religious order and their famous Trappist beers. We look at the early history of the site and their beer, while drinking a nice #Trappist

EP130 for this episode, I looked at the Trappist abbey of WestVleteren, their Cistercian religious order and their famous Trappist beers. We look at the early history of the site and their beer, while drinking a nice #Trappist

EP130 - Trappist WestVleteren

EP129 We look at the November 1991 election day, we look at the previous governments in charge, the way they wen down. The rise of new parties, and a few older ones that gained power, we talk about the aftermath and impact of this important election and their key players like CVP/PSC, SP/PS, Volksunie, Vlaams Blok and ROSSEM.

EP129 We look at the November 1991 election day, we look at the previous governments in charge, the way they wen down. The rise of new parties, and a few older ones that gained power, we talk about the aftermath and impact of this important election and their key players like CVP/PSC, SP/PS, Volksunie, Vlaams Blok and ROSSEM.

EP129 - Black Sunday

This history podcast tells the story of Belgium's history, in a non-chronological order. Every two weeks, we'll cover Belgian history and take the bits and pieces we like, to entertain and inform the listeners.Our place on the web: rhob.be

Awesome podcast

Thoroughly researched and entertainingly presented.

So happy to find this for my visit to Belgium

This history podcast tells the story of Belgium's history, in a non-chronological order. Every two weeks, we'll cover Belgian history and take the bits and pieces we like, to entertain and inform the listeners. Our place on the web: <a href="http://rhob.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rhob.be</a>

Random History of Belgium

This episode of the Random history of #Belgium we'll take a look at another part of our beer patrimonium, with the Trappist religious order and their famous #Trappist Dubbel and Triple, and the Westmalle abbey in particular. links: 1st abbey in France : www.citeaux-abbaye.com/en/ Westmalle abbey:  www.trappistwestmalle.be  and for people interested in belgian beer : www.belgianbeerroutes.com

This episode of the Random history of #Belgium we'll take a look at another part of our beer patrimonium, with the Trappist religious order and their famous #Trappist Dubbel and Triple, and the Westmalle abbey in particular. links: 1st abbey in France : <a href="http://www.citeaux-abbaye.com/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.citeaux-abbaye.com/en/</a> Westmalle abbey:  <a href="http://www.trappistwestmalle.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.trappistwestmalle.be</a>  and for people interested in belgian beer : <a href="http://www.belgianbeerroutes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.belgianbeerroutes.com</a>

EP63 - Trappist - Westmalle

With EP102 we visit the 1990s politics during a food scandal, leading to some key moments in political history. We look at what this crisis was all about, how it physically came to be and take a look at the repercussions, political fallout and the key figures playing a role in it.

With EP102 we visit the 1990s politics during a food scandal, leading to some key moments in political history. We look at what this crisis was all about, how it physically came to be and take a look at the repercussions, political fallout and the key figures playing a role in it.

EP102 - The dioxin crisis

The 50th episode of the Random history of Belgium is here, and finally, we'll hear about Belgian waffles.   A link to a very good recipe from one of our Belgian TV cooks.   https://dagelijksekost.een.be/gerechten/brusselse-wafels

The 50th episode of the Random history of Belgium is here, and finally, we'll hear about Belgian waffles.  A link to a very good recipe from one of our Belgian TV cooks.  <a href="https://dagelijksekost.een.be/gerechten/brusselse-wafels" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://dagelijksekost.een.be/gerechten/brusselse-wafels</a>

EP50 - Belgian waffles

The Random history of Belgium starts to explore World War II in Belgium. In this first episode (of a longer series) we'll start with the interbellum (the period in time between the two World Wars). The economics, and aftermath of WWI along with 1923 Ruhr crisis.

The Random history of Belgium starts to explore World War II in Belgium. In this first episode (of a longer series) we'll start with the interbellum (the period in time between the two World Wars). The economics, and aftermath of WWI along with 1923 Ruhr crisis.

EP56 - Belgium in WWII - part 1

In Episode 97, the life, death, and travels of Father Damien are the central theme. We'll look at his history, faith, travels to Hawaii and the aftermath of his death, as well as his sainthood. Virtual tour: https://www.visitleuven.be/en/saint-anthonys-chapel

In Episode 97, the life, death, and travels of Father Damien are the central theme. We'll look at his history, faith, travels to Hawaii and the aftermath of his death, as well as his sainthood. Virtual tour: <a href="https://www.visitleuven.be/en/saint-anthonys-chapel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitleuven.be/en/saint-anthonys-chapel</a>

EP97 - Saint Damien

Random history of Belgium, Episode 40 will tell you all about the history of our friet-culture. Or is it French fries? Belgian fries? German fries? 

Random history of Belgium, Episode 40 will tell you all about the history of our friet-culture. Or is it French fries? Belgian fries? German fries?

EP40 - Real Belgian fries

 EP93 is a two-part episode on the very prosperous and important golden century of the city of Antwerp. We'll talk about early history shortly, the role it played after the decline of Bruges, the many buildings, art and persons that mark this exceptional timeframe.  

EP93 is a two-part episode on the very prosperous and important golden century of the city of Antwerp. We'll talk about early history shortly, the role it played after the decline of Bruges, the many buildings, art and persons that mark this exceptional timeframe.

EP93 - Antwerp's golden century (part 1)

In part 3 of our journey though Belgium in the Second World War, The RHoB will talk about the 10th of May to the 12th: Belgian defences, the allies coming to our aid and the German panzers trying to get through the Ardennes. We also zoom in on the Chasseurs Ardennais Bataillon and much more... #WWI #Belgium 

In part 3 of our journey though Belgium in the Second World War, The RHoB will talk about the 10th of May to the 12th: Belgian defences, the allies coming to our aid and the German panzers trying to get through the Ardennes. We also zoom in on the Chasseurs Ardennais Bataillon and much more... #WWI #Belgium

EP59 - Belgium in WWII - part 3

EP82 of the Random history of Belgium explains the official Brussels-Capital region in Belgium. We look at its history, parliament, government, the language border, the Brussels-Halle-Vilvoorde issue and the identity of the region of Brussels-Capital.

EP82 of the Random history of Belgium explains the official Brussels-Capital region in Belgium. We look at its history, parliament, government, the language border, the Brussels-Halle-Vilvoorde issue and the identity of the region of Brussels-Capital.

EP82 - Origins - the Brussels-Capital region

EP90 of the Random history of Belgium dives back in the WWII series. In this one episode (part 11) we'll take an overview of the resistance groups that sprung up during the war. We explore a few of their specific actions as well as explain the political backgrounds and the causes for some of their actions as well as their motives.

EP90 of the Random history of Belgium dives back in the WWII series. In this one episode (part 11) we'll take an overview of the resistance groups that sprung up during the war. We explore a few of their specific actions as well as explain the political backgrounds and the causes for some of their actions as well as their motives.

EP90 - Resistance - Belgium in WWII (part 11)

In Episode 99 of the Random history of Belgium we look at one of the subjects I've very briefly talked about during the Battle for Belgium episodes. Fort Breendonk. A SS-run concentration camp during WWII. We look at the stories, the victims and a history of the Fort. 

In Episode 99 of the Random history of Belgium we look at one of the subjects I've very briefly talked about during the Battle for Belgium episodes. Fort Breendonk. A SS-run concentration camp during WWII. We look at the stories, the victims and a history of the Fort.

EP99 - Fort Breendonk - Belgium in WWII (part 12)

In episode 42 of the Random history of Belgium, we explore the first (and only) Belgian colony in Central America built in the 1840s. 

In episode 42 of the Random history of Belgium, we explore the first (and only) Belgian colony in Central America built in the 1840s.

EP42 - Belgians in Guatemala

EP61 of the Random history of Belgium will give you the background and elements that make up the story "A Dog of Flanders". We'll look at why it's so popular, who made it, and where it leads us in the city of Antwerp.  --   sources:  https://historiek.net/de-antwerpse-kruisafneming-van-rubens/10567/ https://www.topa.be/nl/antwerp/kerken-in-antwerpen/olv-kathedraal/syllabus/kruisoprichting/ https://youtu.be/qyQGBJIYC5s

EP61 of the Random history of Belgium will give you the background and elements that make up the story "A Dog of Flanders". We'll look at why it's so popular, who made it, and where it leads us in the city of Antwerp.  -- sources: <a href="https://historiek.net/de-antwerpse-kruisafneming-van-rubens/10567/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://historiek.net/de-antwerpse-kruisafneming-van-rubens/10567/</a> <a href="https://www.topa.be/nl/antwerp/kerken-in-antwerpen/olv-kathedraal/syllabus/kruisoprichting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.topa.be/nl/antwerp/kerken-in-antwerpen/olv-kathedraal/syllabus/kruisoprichting/</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/qyQGBJIYC5s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/qyQGBJIYC5s</a>

EP61 - A Dog of Flanders

Episode 55 of the Random history of Belgium takes a look on the area of nowadays #Belgium during the time of the #FrenchRevolution. The "Peasant's War" or #Boerenkrijg was an uprising against the French rulers. I'll explain the buildup to, and the unfolding of these conflicts in 1798. 

Episode 55 of the Random history of Belgium takes a look on the area of nowadays #Belgium during the time of the #FrenchRevolution. The "Peasant's War" or #Boerenkrijg was an uprising against the French rulers. I'll explain the buildup to, and the unfolding of these conflicts in 1798.

EP55 - The Peasants' War

EP85 deals with one of the vegetables associated with Brussels (and Belgium) for the longest time: Brussels sprouts, we'll go into the history, genetics, odor, growth, and cultivation of this plant, as well as some cultural aspects.

EP85 deals with one of the vegetables associated with Brussels (and Belgium) for the longest time: Brussels sprouts, we'll go into the history, genetics, odor, growth, and cultivation of this plant, as well as some cultural aspects.

EP85 - Brussels sprouts

Episode 54 of the Random history of Belgium podcast tells you the story if the possible devil-worshipping gang of criminals roaming the Limburg area in the 18th century. Or was there something else going on? #buckriders #bokkerijders

Episode 54 of the Random history of Belgium podcast tells you the story if the possible devil-worshipping gang of criminals roaming the Limburg area in the 18th century. Or was there something else going on? #buckriders #bokkerijders

EP54 - The Buck Riders

Episode 98 of the Random history of #Belgium podcast: It's one of the most famous and important paintings in the world, commonly known as “the Ghent Altarpiece”. We'll learn more about who made it, what it depicts and what happened to it over the last 5 centuries. #vaneyck2020 #justjudges  links: http://closertovaneyck.kikirpa.be/  https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-ghent-altarpiece-closed-after-restauration/HQHr1poJoZ8F_A https://vaneyck2020.be/

Episode 98 of the Random history of #Belgium podcast: It's one of the most famous and important paintings in the world, commonly known as “the Ghent Altarpiece”. We'll learn more about who made it, what it depicts and what happened to it over the last 5 centuries. #vaneyck2020 #justjudges links: <a href="http://closertovaneyck.kikirpa.be/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://closertovaneyck.kikirpa.be/</a> <a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-ghent-altarpiece-closed-after-restauration/HQHr1poJoZ8F_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-ghent-altarpiece-closed-after-restauration/HQHr1poJoZ8F_A</a> <a href="https://vaneyck2020.be/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vaneyck2020.be/</a>

EP98 - About mystic lambs and Just judges

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