NEWS

  • The Crusades

    The Crusades

    At a time when immortals walked around, the Belgians set out on a sacred journey, sewing green crosses onto their clothes. Godefroy de Bouillon, a noble Flemish warrior, led them to the coveted Jerusalem. The legends speak of bravery, wisdom and perhaps darker desires.


  • Battle of Brussels

    Battle of Brussels

    The city flourished as a bustling commercial centre, with cloth and fabrics flowing through its streets and trade routes stretching to England, France and Italy. The stage was set for a fight.


  • Carolingian Era

    Carolingian Era

    In the heart of the Carolingian era, a great boom in prosperity marked the region’s history. Belgium’s strategic location in the Empire of Charlemagne made it a hub of commerce and culture.


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