Welcome to CegeSoma (State Archives)

Who are we? CegeSoma is the fourth operational direction of the State Archives and the Belgian centre of expertise for the history of 20th century conflicts. We conduct fundamental historical research, develop public history projects, conserve archives and documentation and are engaged in societal debate.

Focus

Resistance in Belgium: national database on the Resistance in Belgium.

Resistance in Belgium: national database on the Resistance in Belgium.

Since 21 October 2024 , the Resistance in Belgium platform allows anyone to research the Resistance in Belgium, thanks to a pilot project developed by CegeSoma/ State Archives . Given the growing interest in the history of the Resistance, it is essential today to make this information accessible to as many people as possible, and to enable everyone to carry out research on the subject.

Agenda

"Holocaust Bystanders: a History of the Modern State at War" by Raz Segal. International Chair for the History of the Second World War 2024-2025.
Conference

International Chair for the History of the Second World War 2024-2025

For its twelfth edition, the International Chair for the History of the Second World War at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, in partnership with CegeSoma, will welcome Raz Segal in December 2024. Raz Segal is an Associate...Read more

09/12 2024
Conference

War after war: The Belgian occupation of the left bank of the Rhine (1918-1930).

Conference-debate (in French) with guest Anne Godfroid. A talk led by Sophie de Schaepdrijver.

In the aftermath of World War I, Belgium took on the role of occupier. In December 1918, its troops crossed the German...Read more

11/12 2024