Throughout six centuries, the Ghent Altarpiece, also called "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb," has been burned, forged, and raided in three different wars. It is, in fact, the world's most stolen artwork— and is considered one of the...

The Battle of New Orleans was the final major conflict of the War of 1812. It ended in an unlikely victory for the U.S over Great Britain, helping to foster a newfound sense of national pride.

The War of 1812, between the United States and Great Britain, ended with the Treaty of Ghent. This historic agreement, negotiated in Belgium over five months, proved that the U.S. could achieve its aims through diplomacy.

This video examines the conclusion of the War of 1812, focusing on the Treaty of Ghent and its effects. While the treaty restored prewar boundaries, it left a lasting impact on American Indian tribes and the Federalist Party. Despite...

At the heart of the historic Belgian city of Ghent is the city's university. Ghent University s library has a collection in excess of a million books in French, Flemish, German and English. Since 2007 the library has been working with...

Dr. Forrester examines the writing of our National Anthem, the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, and how re-enactors show history.

After almost three years of bitter conflict, the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain came to an end with the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent, but was the war a waste of time and resources?

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Art Theft and Destruction

A controversial rapper - given a jail sentence in Spain, accused of glorifying terrorism and insulting the Crown - is not being extradited there for the time being.



Josep Miquel Arenas - better known as Valtonyc and...

Bikini or a Burkini? With holidays approaching the debate divides opinions. A Ghent tribunal in Belgium took a position ruling that in public swimming pools of the city and in Merelbeke, women should be allowed to wear the...

Single mothers in Ghent are being trained up for free as childcare workers, part of a project using EU funds to help fight child poverty.

A different kind of foodie is whipping up a new kind of butter that's cheap and environmentally friendly.

Global conversations around racism have brought new intensity to the nation's grappling with its brutal legacy in central Africa.

Scenes and interviews at the Madrid indoor cycling track where a six day event is taking place.

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