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Paul Panda Farnana, a Congolese nationalist and Pan-Africanist
This article, written by Salomé Ysebaert of the AfricaMuseum, is about the historical figure Paul Panda Farnana (1888-1930), who is mentioned in the Canon of Flanders. Paul Panda Farnana M'Fumu has left a mark on Congo's history in many …
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Hendrik in wonderland
Article in which Hendrik talks about the evolution from the first stone buildings to the first small towns.
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Children of the collaboration: Documentary series on Canvas
They are estimated at 300,000: the children of Belgians who were suspected or accused of collaborating with Nazi Germany after the Second World War. Canvas gives a number of them an extensive say in the Children of the collaboration series . …
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Science in Athletics
Article on the application of scientific principles in developing new surfaces for running disciplines.
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Death with the bullet: Exhibition WOI
The rest behind the front is deceptive. There is not just time for entertainment. In Poperinge warlords take place, followed by executions. In the prison of the city hall convicted soldiers spend their last night. The dead cells today witness …
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The Bridge of Vroenhoven: Experience Center on WWII and inland navigation
The Second World War began for Belgium on May 10, 1940, at the bridge of Vroenhoven. And at the same time on the bridges of Veldwezelt and Kanne, on the Eben-Emael fortress, in the cities of Maastricht and Tongeren. They were all the target of …
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The forgotten genocide: Stagnation in the Armenian genocide in 1915
During the First World War, an estimated one million Armenians were killed in the so-called Armenian genocide in 1915-1916.
Because of the hundredth remembrance day, the platform Thomas has developed a dossier, on the one hand with a historical …
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Käthe Kollwitz Museum: The story of a mourning mother
Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945) was a German expressionist artist. Her son Peter immediately died on his arrival at the front in the Westhoek during WWI. The new Käthe Kollwitz Museum on the unique brewery site shows how the world-famous artist …
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The Great War in Westerlo and surrounding areas: Book
Heemkring Ansfried Westerlo vzw presents a book: The Great War in Westerlo and surroundings .
The book counts 352 pages and has been fled with more than three hundred photos. Full color printing on glossy quality paper, with hard cover, in A4 …
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The Name List: Contribute to a WWI casualty inventory
The In Flanders Fields Museum conceived the plan to draw up an inclusive register of victims for this war country, a list in which there is room for both civilians and military personnel, regardless of their nationality, both for friends at the …
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Tubby's Story Tablets: Visit Talbot House with a tablet
The Talbot House was a recreational residence for English soldiers during the First World War. A museum is currently being set up in the building.
From 12 October 2013 schools can visit the Talbot House with a tablet. A kids tour is offered for …
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Life and death behind the front: Tour visitor center Lijssenthoek
Discover the history behind the hospital and write to the victims' daily tales. The visitor center and the cemetery form a twin unit. In BC you will get all the relevant information after which you can visit the cemetery. The BC can visit you …
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