The name Titus Livius (known in English as Livy) is a well-known one today. But how did the work of this Roman historian end up in the Library of the Burgundian Dukes?
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Exceptionally admire Margaret of Austria’s “Basses Danses” manuscript on 3 and 4 December.
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This month, BelgicaPeriodicals reached a symbolic milestone: more than one million digitised pages of Belgian periodicals […]
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Physicist Arno Keppens consults rare and first editions from works by Copernicus, Kepler and Newton kept at KBR.
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KBR’s restoration studio has miraculously discovered a ‘new’ Bruegel print.
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125 years ago, on Monday 16 August 1897, the converted Norwegian sealer ship Belgica left the […]
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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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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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Browse more than 750 Japanese prints online.
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The Toots Challenge explores Toots’ significance for young musicians by challenging them to work with his music and share their own interpretation with the widest possible audience!
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Discover 10 old maps from our cartographic collection that illustrate the geopolitical history of Ukraine.
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Christine de Pizan is often presented as one of the first feminists in history. How did she become a successful author? What were her favourite topics?
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The Management Committee of Belspo joins the numerous expressions of support from the Belgian and international scientific community regarding the armed conflict in Ukraine.
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Several thousand works, dating back to the 17th – 19th century, will be made freely accessible in the coming years via Google Books
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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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On Saturdays, you can consult documents if you reserved them at least 2 days in advance. It will not be possible to order documents on site.
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With the purchase of three fully automated book scanners, KBR will be able to expand its […]
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Submit social media handles and hashtags that you think should be preserved.
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your search results in the catalogue now also list content from the e-resources.
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You no longer need a Covid Safe Ticket.
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In the 15th century, the various forms of art were related. What was the relationship between painting and miniature art at the end of the Middle Ages?
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The Nassau Chapel took a beating in the 20th century. Read here how the building survived the redevelopment of the Mont des Arts.
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Specific access conditions apply for remote access to the e-resources.
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The Nassau Chapel is part of the KBR museum, but it has had many different functions over the centuries. Discover the history of this 16th-century building.
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