Belgium

There are 126 items in Belgium:

Chronology of the Years 68-70

Batavian revolt: the rebellion of the Batavians (a Germanic tribe) against the Romans in 69-70 CE. After initial successes by their commander Julius Civilis, the Batavians were ultimately defeated by the Roman general Quintus Petillius Cerialis.Chronology     West Italy East (*) 68 January Vindex revolts   Vespasian recovers Galilee   April c.5. Rebellion of…

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Dutch Language

Dutch: language from Northwestern Europe, derived from ancient Frankish. Today, it is the main language in the Netherlands and Flanders, but it is also spoken in Surinam and on several Caribean islands. It is closely related to South-African.Origin …

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Eburones

Eburones: ancient tribe, probably living in the area of Tongeren, Maastricht, and Aix-la-Chapelle. They were massacred by Julius Caesar. Model of…

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Feresnes

Feresnes: Roman town along the Meuse. Pottery from Heerlen, made my a potter from Feresnes The remains of ancient walls were discovered…

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Franks

Franks (Latin: Franci): tribal federation on the north and east bank of the Lower Rhine, which created a late antique kingdom in France.Origins Reconstruction…

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Franks (2)

Franks (Latin: Franci): tribal federation on the north and east bank of the Lower Rhine, which created a late antique kingdom in France.The Fourth Century …

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Franks (3)

Franks (Latin: Franci): tribal federation on the north and east bank of the Lower Rhine, which created a late antique kingdom in France.Chlodovech/Clovis Frankish…

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