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…
![]() Coin of the Eburones |
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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 …Eburones
Eburones: ancient tribe, probably living in the area of Tongeren, Maastricht, and Aix-la-Chapelle. They were massacred by Julius Caesar. Model of…
![]() Elen, Middle Bronze Age Randleistenbeil |
Feresnes
Feresnes: Roman town along the Meuse. Pottery from Heerlen, made my a potter from Feresnes The remains of ancient walls were discovered…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…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 …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…Geminiacum (Liberchies)
Geminiacum: village along the road from Bagacum to Atuatuca, modern Liberchies in Belgium. Liberchies: the early Roman settlement in front, at the…Germania Inferior (1)
Germania inferior: small province of the Roman empire, situated along the Lower Rhine. Its capital was Cologne.Roman Conquest Oceanus Julius Caesar was…