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Random History of Belgium

The Random history of #Belgium (RhoB) is a #historypodcast about an event, company, person or cultural phenomenon important for Belgian history.

We inform, educate and entertain the listeners with explaining parts of Belgian history in this ad-free, independently produced podcast.

Ranging from playing cards, our royal family, politics, state structure, food, new-beat, movies, inventors, painters, WWII and much, much more... 

Every two weeks, we'll bring you the best stories from our history, without ads, nagging, begging or other interruptions.

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Main reference page:  http://rhob.be  

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Dec 20, 2016

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

 


Dec 6, 2016

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.


Nov 22, 2016

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. 


Nov 8, 2016

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.


Oct 25, 2016

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.