In this episode of TLC Radio we are going to flip through the pages of comic history in the Low Countries; from the use of illustrated prints from as early as the 15th century to the position of comic studios in Belgium and the Netherlands during the Second World War. You’ll hear about some titles that you may never have heard of, as well as many that you smurf.

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Throughout the centuries, the Low Countries have been the breeding ground for many world-changing inventions and scientific advancements.

Inspired by animated environmentalist superheroes Captain Planet and the Planeteers, in this podcast, we are presenting Dutch inventors and their impressive discoveries through the elements earth, fire, wind, water and heart.

From maps and microscopes to fire hoses and artificial hearts.

With their powers combined. nothing is impossible!

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Why do the Dutch hang school bags on flagpoles, place giant blow-up dolls on their front lawn and have clocks without numbers in their pubs?

And why do the Flemings celebrate newborns by eating ‘poop beans’, close the curtains in their house and welcome friends by the backdoor?

In this episode, we are delving into some of the unique and peculiar customs, social norms and rituals of Flanders and the Netherlands and see the different ways in which these traditions have evolved over time.

We follow the trajectory of traditions a typical life would encounter, from the cradle to the grave.

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In this podcast, we get out the drawing board, put on a hard hat and clamber up a scaffold of creative construction, so that we may cast our view on a few of the

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We have long imposed our personal whims on other animals. We use them for labour or sport. We give them symbolic meaning, assigning them divine significance and power. Or we groom them and breed them to eat.

For thousands of years, our relationship with animals has been an integral part of how we and our world have evolved. In the Low Countries, this is a journey from the ancient times of hunter-fisher communities to the early days of animal husbandry, through centuries of urbanisation, warfare, massive floods and land reclamation. All have had a drastic impact on animal life in the region.

In this episode, we discuss some animals that roamed or still roam in the Low Countries. We will see how the relationship between humans and animals has

Starring in this podcast: reindeer, cows, chickens, pigs, shipworms, badgers, beavers and

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In this episode of The Low Countries Radio, we are going to delve into some of the sports that have developed in or been adopted and grown in Belgium and the Netherlands.

We will hear about people who listen intently to birds in little boxes while they keep track of their calls on a big long stick, others who jump over canals using a

So saddle up, wait for the starting gun...on your mark. Ready... set...go!

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What is the origin of Dutch? Why does the language sound familiar on all continents? What do Yiddish, English and Russian have in common? What is the difference between Dutch spoken in Belgium and in the Netherlands? And why were cuddle-buddy and one-and-a-half-metre-society voted Dutch words of the year?

Find out in this podcast about the fascinating history and impact of the Dutch language.

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What is the influence of religion on our cuisine? Why do Belgians love eating out at restaurants? Which recipes can be found in the oldest Dutch cookbook? And why did the Dutch ever eat tulip bulbs and now have a dish called a hairdresser's salon?

In this episode, we find out what Flemish and Dutch people have been eating since prehistoric times. Smakelijk!

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Jan van Eyck, one of the Low Countries most famous artists, lived through an extraordinary period in history, between the 1390s and the 1440s. Although much

In this podcast, we will explore the life and works of the Flemish Master and the mystery surrounding the theft of part of his most famous work, the Ghent

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Why does the Netherlands have the highest amount of bikes per capita in the world? Why were farmers angry with cyclists in the old days? Why was the bike a symbol of antifascist resistance? And why don’t the Dutch wear helmets? Find out in the first episode of The Low Countries Radio, our new podcast series made by Republic of Amsterdam Radio, celebrating Flemish and Dutch history and culture, and its impact on the world today.

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