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The Lion of Flanders

The Lion of Flanders

*The Lion of Flanders* or *The Battle of the Golden Spurs* is a novel by Hendrik Conscience. The book was published in 1838. The Antwerp-based author drew on historical sources and folk tales to tell a fictional story set in the early 14th century. The backdrop is the historical conflict

Trade guilds

Trade guilds

As early as the 11th century, informal organizations of people with the same profession or trade began to emerge in the Low Countries. These artisans often lived together in the same streets and neighborhoods of medieval towns. In the regions that today make up Flanders, they were primarily active in the food supply, the textile sector, the construction sector, the

Antwerp Zoo

Antwerp Zoo

Flanders has thirteen accredited zoos. None of them has as rich a history as Antwerp ZOO. It was founded in 1843 as the country’s very first zoo. From the very beginning, Antwerp ZOO has primarily been a place where people go to relax and watch animals in captivity

Aalst Carnival

Aalst Carnival

In Aalst, you’ll find the annual highlight of the Flemish carnival. People parade through the streets in costume. Everyone eats and drinks to their heart’s content—alcohol for the adults and candy for the children. An ordinary man is crowned prince. With the help of masks

The Brabant Draft Horse

The Brabant Draft Horse

Horsepower is, not coincidentally, a common unit of measurement for expressing an engine’s power. When James Watt developed the steam engine at the end of the 18th century, he compared the power of his machine to that of the primary source of traction at the time: the horse.

Fear of hell

Fear of hell

The fear of hell. For centuries, the image of a fiery hell was used by church authorities to keep the faithful in line. Artists vied with one another to create the most terrifying images. They were often aided in this by artists who competed to create the most terrifying images. Think