Simon NichelsonFrom Rags to Riches: 900–1128The Flooded Fields of Flanders23 min read·Apr 4, 2022----
Simon NichelsonRecogneTraduttore, traditore, so the Italians claim. To translate is to betray. The translator is a traitor. Traitor, that’s the exact word many…4 min read·Feb 10, 2021----
Simon NichelsonDe Kanarie van de kennisAcademische historici en literaire vertellers van de geschiedenis meanderden de afgelopen week door discussies over de rol van verhalende…3 min read·Jan 27, 2021----
Simon NichelsonThe Cuckoo’s EggThis is part of a book I am preparing about the history of Belgium. If you like it, don’t hesitate to reach out (@simonnichelson on…6 min read·Dec 15, 2020----
Simon NichelsonThe Collateral Damage of Crusading: 1099–1300This is part of a book I am preparing about the history of Belgium. If you like it, don’t hesitate to reach out (@simonnichelson on…23 min read·Dec 5, 2020----
Simon NichelsonThe English King of GhentThis is part of a book I am preparing about the history of Belgium. If you like it, don’t hesitate to reach out (@simonnichelson on…9 min read·Nov 29, 2020----
Simon NichelsonGeef het lijden een gezichtIn het debat over dekolonisatie en herininneringscultuur staan twee benaderingen lijnrecht tegenover elkaar. Verwijderen tegenover bewaren…3 min read·Oct 19, 2020----
Simon NichelsonThe 600 Spartans of Liège (and why it’s nonsense)1914. King Albert I and the Belgian government are desperately trying to preserve Belgium’s neutrality as Gavrilo Princip’s trigger-happy…6 min read·Jul 21, 2020----
Simon NichelsonThe Flemish Sack of ConstantinopleThe date was 24 of February of the year 1200. After the end of mass, Baldwin IX[i], Count of Flanders and Hainaut, stood before the…8 min read·Jul 11, 2020----
Simon NichelsonWhy is the Battle of Golden Spurs the Flemish ‘national’ Holiday?The 11th of July is the Flemish counterpart to the 4th of July and the Bastille day, the Quatorze Juilliet. On the 11th of July, The…15 min read·Jul 10, 2020----