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
The podcast Random History of Belgium is created by Manuel Van den Eynde. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
Episode 138 is probably the fianl episode of this series on the history of Belgium
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
In EP128 we'll take a look at author, politician, macro-economic and "enfant terrible" of the early 1990s in Belgium: Jean-Pierre Van Rossem. We look at his Moneytron system, his media image, fraud allegations, political party and downfall.
In EP127 we'll take a quick look at the Belgian volunteer corps during the Korean war, we'll look at how Belgium got involved, who was sent there and what their impact and actions.
EP125 is the last episode on our political institutions and movements for now, and deals with the Walloon movement, the language law of 1932. We talk about Jules Destrée, Julien Delaitte, letters to king Albert I, the struggle for the French language privileges and much more.
In Episode 124 of the Random history of Belgium we'll get into the post-war struggle of the Flemish movement, we look at the different groups and political parties emerging, as well as the rise and fall of the Volksunie party and much more.
In EP123 of the Random history of Belgium, is part 2 on the history of the Flemish movement. We explore the 1914 tot 1946 timeframe. We examine collaboration, repression and the changing language and symbolism of the writers/politicians during that time.
In EP122 of the Random history of Belgium podcast, is part 1 of 2 on the history of the Flemish movement. We'll look at their goals, the rhetoric, origins and explain the tipping point from cultural to political organization and much more.
In EP121 of the Random history of Belgium, we look at one of our biggest telecom providers and their origins. We'll look at the original cable network, the municipalities, funding and their growth into the modern internet, telephony and tv provider they are now.
In part 3 on Belgian Television history we look at the commercial stations, the changing publisher landscape, VTM and DPG-media.
#Belgium #historypods
Episode 119 of the Random history of Belgium continues the history of TV and telecom in Belgium. We look at the 1958 to 1996 time period, with the new headquarters for the state television, TV programming, color Tv and the coax cable network.
Episode 118 of the Random history of Belgium starts with the history of television. We look at the early days, experimental TV and the NIR-INR. We also explain the Eurovision phenomenon and more...
Episode 117 of the Random History of Belgium, is all about the life and work of the Belgian physicist François Englert, who won a Noble prize in 2013. We look at his life, work and theories. #RHOB #CERN
EP116 Gives us an insight in the live, work and inventions of Leo #Baekeland. A chemist who started his career in #Belgium and moved to the USA to become one of the main inventors of synthetic plastic with his invention of Bakelite. #RHOB
EP115 zooms in on an aspect of the late 19th century struggles of labourers during the industrial revolution. We look at the life and work of Emilie Claeys, who put women's voting rights on the agenda during the first wave of feminism.
In EP114 of the #RHOB Random history of #Belgium podcast, we learn about Luxembourg: the county, duchy, their Burgundian rulers, the origins, the myth and the changing borders. We'll follow the history of one of our provinces, but mainly our neighbours: the country named the Grand Duchy Luxembourg.
EP112 of the Random history of Belgium podcast will look at the life, buildings, concepts of influential architect and urban planner Renaat Braem.
We talk about modernism, brutalism, the linear city and many other concepts and his real-life projects and buildings.
EP113 of the Random history of Belgium is a re-recording and adaptation of a 4 year old episode out the controversial King of Belgium, Leopold II.
We look at his life, the colony, how he got the "mandate" to colonise and his later life and death.
This was rewritten en re-recorded in June 2020
EP111 - We'll look at the October 1996 tot 2020 timeframe about the White March protests, the #Dutroux case and we'll look at one of the most weird incidents in recent history, the commissions, the trial and much more.
EP111 is the second part in a multi-part episode on the White March on Brussels (1996). We chronologically go over the crimes of Marc Dutroux, the ingestivation and we'll continue our journey into what caused the anger leading up to this massive demonstration.
EP109 is the first part in a multi-part episode on the White March on Brussels held in 1996. We'll look into what it was, what caused it, and begin a journey through the chronological order of events leading up to this demonstration.
EP108 - Tells the story of the master of emotions, the 'second Breughel"... the painter Adriaen Brouwer. Who lived in the early 17th century, shifting between Amsterdam and Antwerp.
We look at his life and paintings, and his role in history.
EP107 of the Random history of #Belgium, deals with another food item important to our history, we'll talk about Brussels Chicory, #Witloof or Endives.
We'll look at what it is, how it was discovered and how it's cultivated over time. #BelgianHistory
EP106 - The 3rd part of our Origins of the Belgian election system episide, and we go through the 1949 to more recent years, the regions gain importance, we see a few notable elections like the one of 1971 and 1991 and their impact, we also look at the evolution of the seat distribution.
EP105, the 2nd part of the origins of the Belgian election system, we start with 1899 to 1949 and the adaptations made along the way for a more stable and math based seat distribution in parliamant, we go over the social struggles and women's suffrage.
In this episode in our origins series, we'll look at the origins of the Belgian election system, its evolution and we'll look at the first provisional governement for Belgium. We'll recap some early history and look at the 19th century evoltion of our elections in this first part.
In EP103 we take a look at speculaas and speculoos, but also one of the biggest brands of biscuits in Belgium: Lotus.
We look at the pastries and company history.
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.
EP101 - We look at the mini-state or territory that existed for 100 years within the current Belgian borders: Neutral-Moresnet.
We look at its strange start, the economy, the Mosselman family and the many aspects that made this a special place in between their neighbors like Germany and The Netherlands.
This is the 100th episode of the Random history of Belgium.
"I'm still kicking."
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.
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/
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
EP96 of the Random #history of #Belgium finally talks about our main man Manneken Pis, aka Petit Julien. We look at his personality, origins, stories, adventures and the content of his pee, as well as his extended family.
#Brussels #MannekenPis
Episode 95 of the Random history of #Belgium dives into the history of a video-shop company "SuperClub". We'll look at the people behind it, the funds, the failure and the many backroom deals that ended up costing many people their live savings.
EP94 will continue the story of the golden century of #Antwerp, we look at more buildings, art, a mayor of the city, the Spanish and French fury, and the eventual siege on the city. The episode will end in 1585 when the Spanish took control of Antwerp.
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.
The Random history of Belgium EP.92 continues the path with a deeper dive into the scandals that were uncovered during the A.Cools murder investigation. We'll look at the who, what and how of these scandals. We take a look at an embarrassing moment in socialist party history as well, and at the implications of these cases for Belgian politics in general.
EP91 - We dive into a political assasination that happened in the beginning of the 1990s and would leave its mark on the political landscape. We follow the career of André Cools, the murder, the trial and the events that followed, as well as the fall out of the murder trial.
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.
The Random history of #Belgium explores one of the main building companies: #besix They're active around the world with a specialization in reinforced concrete. The construction company that built one of the biggest building in the world and most people never heard of is the subject of this episode.
EP88 of the Random history of Belgium we'll look into the late 80s of the Mobutu regime until the 1997 end. We'll see the widespread corruption, increased economic aid, diplomatic failings and the poverty, as well as the reactions in Belgium. The rebellion and battle of Kolwezi, and the eventual experiments with democratization and the downfall of the regime.
In EP87 we'll talk about the first years of Mobutu's power, the relations with the Belgian government and Belgian companies, we'll talk about the Zaïresation, jets, the Rumble in the Jungle and the regime's fear tactics.
EP86 - This episode of the Random history of Belgium continues the history of Belgium and its former colony in middle Africa. We start with the independence of Congo and start to dive into the relationship between Brussels and the regime of Mobutu Sese Seko.
In this first part, we cover the start and coming to power of Mobutu.
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.
EP84 will tell us the story about the AES encryption cipher and the way it came into existence out of the electrical engineering department of a Belgian university. We'll take a closer look at what it is, why it's used worldwide and the history behind it, and a little about how it works.
In EP83 we're looking into the East-Belgium community, officially called Ostbelgien. We look at how it became a community, why they speak German there and where the territory was shifted to over time. We'll take a helicopter view about Belgian state structure as well to recap this last 5th part on Belgian state structure.
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.
EP81 of the Random history of #Belgium is another part of the "orgins" series. This time we'll take a closer look at the history and many of the aspects of the Southern Belgium region of #Wallonia (one of the three official regions).
some links I've mentionned during the episode can be found here:
http://www.federation-wallonie-bruxelles.be/
http://www.pfwb.be/
http://www.ecomuseeboisduluc.be/
French terrigory timelapse:https://youtu.be/8XC0qHOkIxg
EP80 of the Random history of Belgium will take us to a trip to the 1950s with the construction of the Atomium in Brussels. We cover how it came to be, what it exactly is and its history.
EP79 explores the origins of the sub-state of Flanders, as a region within Belgium. We'll look at the language border, the first disputes regarding language-use and the different Belgian state reforms that led to the official Flanders region and community, with its own parliament.
For episode 78 of the Random History of Belgium, we're going in to part 2 of our episode on electronic music in Belgium, dedicated to the electronic music band Front 242.
We explore their origins, biggest successes, legacy and artistic background.
EP77 of the Random History of Belgium talks about the origins and history of our language communities and language border(s).
This is a historical overview of the influencing factors of this divide between multiple groups of different language speakers in our country. It's also a first episode exploring the origins of some the elements of our state structure.
EP76 is looking at the "God of wrestling" in Japan, a Belgian named Karl Gotch, we look at his life, background, wrestling, training and his legacy in our ongoing look at people, companies or events playing a role in the history of Belgium
Episode 75 of the Random #history of Belgium will take a fly-over approach on the place of #chocolate in our history. On this Christmas day we're looking at the the past of bon-bons, pralines, chocolate bars, truffles and a bit of the companies and origins behind these tasty goods.
In Episode 74 of the Random history of #Belgium , the controversial prime-minister, sausage merchant and allround businessman Paul Vanden Boeynants is our main focus, next to the 1960s strikes, small business regulation and the reshaping of Brussels. #VDB
In Episode 73 of the Random History of Belgium, we take a first look at our strips, cartoon and comic book culture. We do this by following the career and creations of André Franquin.
We look at his life, work and his importance in comic-book culture.
(Hopefully Gaston Lagaffe will not edit this episode or handle the thumbnails)
EP72 of the Random history of #Belgium, is the final part of the "Battle for Belgium" campaign of may #1940 , ending with the capitulation and the beginning of the #occupation, we'll look at the final battles, the way the political cards were played (or lack thereof) and the fate of the allied troops, the king of Belgium and the official Belgian government. This ends a 10-part series on our side of the beginning of #WWII in Western Europe.
EP71 of RHob is part 9 in the #BattleForBelgium series (which will be 10 parts long) we'll talk about the defence on the Lys (Leie) river, the famous halt-order, new defences for Ypres and Roeselare, the Vinkt massacre, as well as the general situation of the Allied armies in #Belgium and the North of France during 23-26 may of 1940. #WWII
For EP70 of the Random #history of #Belgium, we return to #Antarctica with the expeditions, and Belgian bases on the continent, as well as the adventurers who wrote history there. The princess Elisabeth base, King Boudewijn base and De Gerlache are amongst the subjects we'll handle.
Part 8 of the "Battle for Belgium" in the "Belgium in WWII" series is here. This covers the Allies meeting in Ypres, the Belgian gold reserves, retreat to the Scheldt river line, the ships in Dieppe, the resistance around Ghent, artillery, Drongen, the Liège fort, preparations for operation Dynamo, the bunkers and the German advance during the 21 and 22 may 1940.
EP68 of the Random history of Belgium podcast is the 7th part in the series of Belgium during the Second World War.
We'll continue following the German advance during the "Battle for Belgium" campaign, looking at the 18th to 20th of May 1940. Guderian, the Ghent defences and much more.
EP67 of the Random history of #Belgium we look further into the history of Belgian's 5th king, #Baudouin or #Boudewijn.
In this final part, we'll look at his family, political influence, vision, religious views and legacy.
EP66 of the Random history of #Belgium will remember the 25th anniversary of the death of the 5th king of #Belgium: #Baudouin or #Boudewijn.
In part 1 we'll look at his childhood, family and first years on the throne.
EP65 of the Random History of #Belgium will take a look at the origins and evolution of the playing card culture in our country, we do this by following the market leader, the Belgian company #Cartamundi : their origins, past and present, to learn more about this fascinating subject of playing cards and boardgames.
links from the episode:
https://cartamundi.com/en/
Imec: http://imec.be
https://www.wopc.co.uk/belgium/
Playing card museum : https://speelkaartenmuseum.turnhout.be/
The Random history of Belgium podcast, presents the 6th part about the Battle for Belgium, as an ongoing multi part episode about WWII.
Part 6 continues the story from the 15th to the 17th of May 1940. We'll see Guderian's troops advance, we follow Leopold III and talk about Louvain being attacked, also the retreat from the KW-line.
link: https://bvmm.irht.cnrs.fr
http://www.rhob.be or http://randomhistoryofbelgium.libsyn.com/
http://tinyurl.com/rhobpodcast
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
In this 5th part of #Belgium during WWII, we look at the 14th and beginning of the 15th of May 1940. The bombardments, the attack on the city of Louvain and we'll get an overview of the different ongoing battles and the reaction of the French and the Dutch.
Random history of Belgium #historypodcast #rhob
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.
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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
Episode 60 of the random history of Belgium takes us to part 4 of the series about WWII. We'll mainly talk about tanks, the attack on the Gembloux-gap and Dinant and the day of the 13th of May 1940.
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
EP58 - The Random history of Belgium makes a small detour through the city of Binche and their UNESCO recognised Mardi Gras celebration. The "Gilles" of Binche are a traditional celebration going back centuries, probably to the Hapsburg empire.
The Random history of Belgium continues the Interbellum timeframe leading up to the start of the war for Belgium. Forts, plans, neutrality and the first attacks. 1939 up to May 1940.
This is part 2, please listen to EP56 first, where you'll get part 1
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.
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 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 explores the life, work and background on 'Flemish Edison', the amazing inventor named Charles Van De Poele. Get some sunglasses and a tram ticket ready for this one.
Episode 52 of the Random History of Belgium will dive into the North Sea with the 1980s Herald of Free Enterprise shipping disaster.
Episode 51 of the Random history of Belgium explains the life, work of the eccentric symbolist painter James Ensor.
Get your masks ready.
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 Random history of Belgium Episode 49 will follow the roots, start of the #SABENA airline company, our national Belgian airline organisation, and its role in our #history.
The Random history of #Belgium (RHoB) episode 48 tells us the story of Gerardus #Mercator and his work and life, cartography and impact.
Episode 47 of the Random history of Belgium explores the final decade of the 19th century in Belgium. The changes in our election system, the World exhibitions and many more...
EP46 of the Random history of #Belgium flies over the 1880s decade, the 19th century and the industrial revolutions and social changes in Belgium are the main subjects. #historypodcast
Episode 45 looks into the historic floods and storms we had, the terrible flood of 1953 and the protective measures against future disasters both in The Netherlands and Belgium, like the Delta-plans.
EP44 of the Random history of Belgium will give you an overview of the life and works of Louis Paul Boon, one of our more well known writers. We'll take a look at three of his works and career.
Episode 43 of the Random history of Belgium will tell the story our speech recognition pioneer Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products. Their start, rise, and demise will inform you about our role in voice technology.
In episode 42 of the Random history of Belgium, we explore the first (and only) Belgian colony in Central America built in the 1840s.
This week's episode of the Random history of #Belgium explores the life and work of the writer, playwright and poet: Maurice #Maeterlinck , master of symbolism and friend of honeybees.
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?
Episode 39 of the Random history of Belgium podcast tells the story of the Belgian (and US) involvement in the murder of Patrice Lumumba in the 1960s. He was the first prime minister of DR of Congo.
In episode 38 of the Random history of Belgium, we're looking in to one of our export products: weapons. The Belgian weapons manufacturer Fabrique Nationale Herstal is known around the world, and I'll tell you about its role in our history.
EP37 of the Random history of #Belgium gives us an overview of the Iron Age inhabitants of Belgium, we'll take a look at their history, the Roman times and their place in our past. As well as their actions during the Gallic wars with the Romans under Julius Caesar. #historypodcast #Belgae
The Random history of Belgium visits a second architect of the Art Nouveau, the European artist Henry Van de Velde, designer and controversial creator of many of the German and Belgian building that are part of our cities and memories.
The Random history of Belgium Episode 35 visits the Art Nouveau, starting with the life and works of the architect Victor Horta.
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Links from the episode:
http://www.bozar.be
http://www.artnouveau-net.eu/
http://www.hortamuseum.be/en/house
Episode 34 deals with one of the biggest companies of our country, nicknamed "the old lady" - We follow the start, rise and the important steps along the way to the eventual demise in the 2000s. This episode sheds a light on the economic buildup of Belgium.
Episode 33 of the Random history of Belgium is another 'decades' episode, where we get a quick overview of one of the decades from our history, lots of trains, ships and some origin stories here.
EP32 of the random history of Belgium is a 1 year anniversary episode (1 hour long) on the famous gang around Patrick Haemers in Belgium. We talk about the 80s, gang members, spectacular escapes and much more...
some related links:
https://youtu.be/Gw2oqZyPh6Q (press conference VDB)
https://youtu.be/3b3MWJwcT_Y (arrest and press conference P. Haemers)
https://youtu.be/g0pgQsxK1Mg (escape Caplan Murat)
In this episode of the Random #history of #Belgium we'll explore the beginnings and history of a large industrial player in our country. How they began in Belgian Congo and near the port of Antwerp and evolved over time to a company that recycles and produces precious metals.
The Random history of #Belgium explores the end of the war and Leopold III's situation during the King's Questions time in the 1950s.
This is part 2 on our 5th king of Belgium.
The Random history of Belgium explores the life and reign of king Leopold III of Belgium. We explore his childhood, his tragedies, the WWII reign and the politics behind his actions.
In this Episode of the Random history of Belgium we're exploring the UFO sightings above Brussels, and the south of Belgium during the beginning of the 1990s.
A minor event in our history, but sometimes it's fun to look into something that didn't matter that much in the grander scheme of things, while we prepare bigger subjects.
Episode 27 in the Random history of Belgium will deal with one of our #Belgian car manufacturers from the beginning of the 20th century. I tell you the story about this company and how it was started and what happened to it.
Some handy links to go along with the episode:
https://www.automobielhistorie.com/minerva/
In this final, fourth part about the Brabant killers, we leave history for this one podcast episode, and explore the different theories behind these crimes. Mind that this is not a historic overview, but purely speculation to inform the listeners about the less conventional theories that have been put forward.
This is purely given as an addendum to part 2 and 3.
(spoiler alert: I'm doing a small conspiracy-podcast impression here at the start of the episode, don't be alarmed :)
EP25 is the third part of "The Brabant killers" episode series, dealing with the 'Bende van Nijvel' - The notorious gangsters striking terror during the 1980s in the Brussels area. In this episode we continue our story on the investigation and the many problems the research faced.
Part 2 deals with the investigation into the crimes of the Brabant killers or Bende van Nijvel. I'll explain how the investigation was started and where the task of the law enforcement agencies soon became very ineffective through various negative influences.
contact -at - rhob.be
Episode 23 of the Random history of Belgium tells the story of the "Brabant killers", also known as "de Bende van Nijvel" or "Tueries du Brabant". A series of crimes, robberies and murders carried uit in the 1980s in Belgium. I tell about the crime spree, the impact and I'll set the stage for the next parts of this multi-part episode.
In this first part, I'll give an overview of what this gang was doing, in chronological order.
#BendeVanNijvel
#BrabantKillers
50 years ago, on May 22, 1967 the fire at a departement store in Brussels cost many lives, in this episode we tell the story of that day.
the referred videos:
The Random history of Belgium explores the decade of the 1860s (1860-1869), with the water sanitation programs, a new king, industrialisation and all problems that came along with it...
The "Handelsbeurs" of Antwerp is not only a beautiful building, it's also an important place for the history of free trade, and the stock market. Hear all about it in this episode about the Spanish fury, Pagadders, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Bruges and open trade.
https://youtu.be/6gD1p4C3etI (amazing pictures inside the Handeslbeurs)
http://www.origin.eu/project.cfm?pro=88&lang=nl&cat=7&cattype=epoque
http://www.nbbmuseum.be/nl/2010/01/stockmarket.htm
https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/4127
The Random history of Belgium Episode 19 is about the United Belgian states (Verenigde Belgische staten), a predecessor for Belgium as a sovereign state in the French revolution era.
It deals with the revolt, patriots, Vonckists and Statists in Belgium.
The Belgian expedition to the arctic region on the ship 'Belgica' is a shipping and expedition story. Adrien de Gerlache led the expedition on it's famous end-of-the 19th century voyage.
The links I referred to in the podcast episode are below.
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Books:
VOYAGE OF THE BELGICA - Fifteen Months in the Antarctic by Adrien de Gerlache - ISBN: 1852970545
ROALD AMUNDSEN'S BELGICA DIARY - The First Scientific Expedition to the Antarctic --ISBN: 1852970588
Links:
http://www.south-pole.com/p0000083.htm
http://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/History/antarctic_ships/belgica2_lg.jpg (picture of the Belgica, November 1889)
http://www.belgica-genootschap.be/belgica-verleden/tijdslijn.html
http://www.newbelgica.be/gaston-de-gerlaches-antarctica-expeditie/
http://www.woodenmodelboat.com/model/woodpro/all/belgica/Belgica.htm
This episode of the Random History of Belgium deals with the life of King Albert I of Belgium. The First World War and the death of the king.
The link referenced to in the episode:
https://youtu.be/Z6VC2NdL_Uo Albert I's funeral 1934
EP16 - In this episode of the Random history of Belgium, we'll deal with the way Sinterklaas (Belgian Santa Claus) is celebrated in our country, the origins of Saint Nicolas and his helpers. A bit of cultural, religious and social history combined.
Cultural history is also an important part of a country's past. In this episode we take a closer look at the movies that were important or relevant in some way shape or form.
Another decade-overview. This time 1850 to 59 at the Random history of Belgium.
The industrial revolution kicks in, railroads, communications and the fear of an invasion.
The Random history of Belgium goes deeper into the history of beer, Belgian beer and the Interbrew / AB Inbev company.
Beware this episode might make you thirsty.
The Random History of Belgium dives into the history of Brussels, Europe and explains how Brussels became the capital city, or center, of the European Union.
EP11 deals with the history of our coastal area called "the Zwin" it also has a fly-over view on Bruges, Damme, Sluys and Ghent.
For more info on this area of Belgium visit:
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In this third part of the multi-part episode about Belgium and Congo (DRC) we'll cover the inter-war years, the Spanish flu, WW2 and the road to independence and chaos.
Years covered: 1918 - 1960
In part 2 of this multi-part episode, we'll see more about the time from Leopold II's death until WWI. And the building and industrialisation of the Belgian Congo.
In this multi-part episode, we'll see more in-depth about the early years of the colonisation of Congo free state by king Leopold II of Belgium. This episode might contain stories and situations that are not for the faint of heart.
Big thanks to the resources I've found on this:
"Congo" by David van Reybrouck
BBC documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMAegyRzYx8
And many more stories, and books
The Random history of Belgium, this week will be about the life and reign of Leopold II.
The second king of Belgium.
It's a little longer episode, but there was jut too much material to cover in 20 min.
This Episode of the Random history of Belgium deals with the years 1840-1850.
The hunger, the settlers and the correct way to spell "horse"
This Random history of Belgium episode deals with the CCC organisation and how it played a role in our history.
Some of the many sources:
isbn: 9789064455049 De CCC · "Het terrorisme en de staat"
EP4 - The Random history of Belgium brings you the short bio and historic overview of the first king of Belgium: Leopold I
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EP3 - In this episode we explore part of Belgium's cultural history, namely the music genre called New Beat and it's influences and spin-offs.
Please subscribe at rhob.be and enjoy this episode about our musical past.
This episode references to the following links:
http://www.electronicbeats.net
Tribe 22 https://youtu.be/kvaH0SwFIiw
Flash, the 33 rpm version https://youtu.be/k6XfRWVZvms
EP2 - The Random history of Belgium starts with the Belgian revolution that starter our independence movement. In this episode (which is part two of a two-parter) we'll explore the battle, the politics and the independence itself.
Join me in this first full episode and find more info and ways to listen at rhob.be
EP1 - The Random history of Belgium starts with the Belgian revolution that starter our independence movement. In this episode (which is a two-parter) we'll explore the origins of the revolt, the means and of course the way it all played out.
Join me in this first full episode and find more info and ways to listen at rhob.be
This is my introduction to the Random History of Belgium podcast.
In this episode I explain how this podcast will work for the listener, why I do this and what this podcast's content will exactly be.
The Random History of Belgium tell the history of Belgium, and brings you info, entertainment and little known facts about the country of Belgium in English.
There are so many subjects to talk about from our history and every two weeks it will be my privilege to bring you another subject.
The aim is to inform and English speaking audience from around the world about all thing Belgium.
I do this in a non-chronological order, the reason for that I'll explain in the episode.
En liten tjänst av I'm With Friends. Finns även på engelska.
