The cultural heritage sector is being hit hard by the Flemish government’s budget cuts. Cuts of 30%, 50%, and even 100% are unprecedented and are affecting organizations that preserve stories, collections, traditions, and expertise for future generations. Many creators in the “ ErfgoedApp ” community are also feeling the impact. Across Flanders, the

You know the one: that cute little three-masted ship sitting proudly on your grandfather’s mantelpiece, or in the window of an old café. A tiny little ship, trapped inside a glass bottle. And every time, you find yourself thinking the same thing: how did they do that? It’s exactly that question that keeps people

In the digital age, pornography is more accessible than ever. But did you know that the genre was also consumed on a massive scale in the last century? Racy magazines and titillating erotic novels eagerly found their way to the Flemish public. *The Tigress*, *The Flesh Is Weak*, *Give Me a Hand, Sweetheart* … These erotic pulp novels

Have you read the story about the Roman writing tablets from Tongeren? As many as 73 were found in the 1930s. More recently, in 2013, another 12 were unearthed in an old well. The texts seemed to be lost forever, until researchers took another close look at the tablets.

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, it will once again be time for Open Monument Day. Hundreds of monuments in Flanders will open their doors to the general public that day. This year’s event is entirely dedicated to the theme “In Good Hands!” and pays tribute to the many people who protect and maintain our heritage,

World War I may seem like a distant memory, but in the Westhoek, the past is never completely forgotten. You can still find trenches, bunkers, and cemeteries there. But traces of the war are also visible in the landscape. This summer, set out on your own discovery tour with the “ ErfgoedApp .” Hike