The Diamond District in Antwerp
A three-square block district in Antwerp jammed full of traders, cutters, and retailers making this the world’s diamond centre.
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Belgium
Belgian Chocolate: A Not So Sweet History
The chocolate manufacturing industry took off in the 1880s, aided by the acquisition of the Belgian Congo which facilitated easy access to Africa’s cocoa fields. In fact, incredible as it is to imagine, the history of Belgian chocolate is far from sweet.
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What Caused World War I?
World War I, the Great War, the War to End all Wars, no matter what you call it, it was a game changer. Lasting from 1914 to 1918, this war was the first to encompass almost every major power from across the globe.
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WWII in Europe
The First World War had left much of Europe in an unstable tangle of ruins. Germany in particular felt aggrieved. Due to the Treaty of Versailles, its overseas territories were lost, and much of its land in Europe was ceded to create the Polish state.
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