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Explore the 15th century in our region through the images, stories and characters from the Library of the Dukes of Burgundy.
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As the country’s national library, KBR collects all Belgian publications. We preserve, manage and study more than 8 million documents, a rich cultural and historical heritage.
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From stone or bug to masterpiece
The creation of an illuminated manuscript sometimes required several years of preparation. Discover how illuminators transformed their pigments into masterpieces on parchment.
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Toots 100: discover the e-resources about jazz and music
On the occasion of the 100th birthday of jazz legend Toots Thielemans, we compiled a list of our e-resources on jazz, music and musicology.
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Ukiyo-e: discover the digitised collection of Japanese prints
Browse more than 750 Japanese prints online.
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Workshop: Inside the lab of the miniaturist
In this workshop at the KBR museum, you will discover how medieval artists transformed plants into colours which they used to paint miniatures.
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Linked data and international standards for cultural heritage
Implementing linked open data techniques and international standards provides an opportunity to bring together currently siloed information, and enables synergies with other organisations.
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Conference “Wanted: Social Media Data”
The conference focuses on the potential of social media data for research and social media archiving practices.
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Ukiyo-e: discover the digitised collection of Japanese prints
Browse more than 750 Japanese prints online.
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Ukraine’s geopolitical history in 10 old maps
Discover 10 old maps from our cartographic collection that illustrate the geopolitical history of Ukraine.
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KBR acquires autograph manuscript by César Franck
KBR acquired the autograph manuscript of the orchestrated version of the ‘Messe for three voices in A major’ by Liège composer César Franck.
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François-Joseph Fétis: 150th anniversary of his death
On 26 March 2021, we commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of François-Joseph Fétis. KBR keeps his personal library.
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