(Hi)stories

A look at the hidden histories behind the heritage in our collection.

A digital story from Amsab-ISG about the Universal Single Suffrage.

In the union world, a volunteer or strikebreaker is often called a "rat." In this digital story, Amsab-ISG explains the origins of this term and places it in context. This video was created for Heritage Day 2023, with the theme "Animals!"

Lalla Vandervelde (1870-1965) was a flamboyant feminist and activist who was ahead of her time. For a long time, she was primarily seen as the first wife of Emile Vandervelde, patron of Belgian socialism, but she was so much more than that.

A digital story by Amsab-ISG about the Paris Commune (1871).

The Red Flag - The color of strength and change

A digital story by Amsab-ISG about the origin and meaning of the Red Flag.

A digital story by Amsab-ISG on the occasion of 75 years of ABVV (1945-2020).

Gravensteen Human Rights Monument - fo031289

A digital story by Amsab-ISG about the what and why of the human rights monument at Gravensteen Castle in Ghent. The monument was inaugurated in 1996 and is a symbol of solidarity and support in the search for justice.

An animated film by Amsab-ISG about the history of the Vooruit cooperative, on the occasion of the exhibition at the Vooruit party venue.

A video about the short life of Emiel Moyson (1838-1868), icon of the labour movement and figurehead of the Belgian mutual health insurance fund Bond Moyson.

May 1st is Labor Day. Amsab employees Luc Peiren and Mario Van Driessche created a montage about it. In the first part, they literally rewind time. In the second part, they focus on the very beginning: the year 1890.

A digital story by Amsab-ISG about the life and work of Camille Huysmans (1871-1968).

A digital story by Amsab-ISG about the life and work of Jean Jaurès, the socialist and pacifist who was murdered on July 31, 1914, just before the start of the First World War.