Feb 19, 2019
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.
Feb 5, 2019
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.
Jan 22, 2019
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...
Jan 8, 2019
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
Dec 25, 2018
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.