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.