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.

Updates

Kunst voor das Reich.

Kim Oosterlinck & Geert Sels, CegeSoma, 25.1.2023

THREE QUESTIONS TO … Florence Matteazzi,

Belgium WWII – Quid novi ?

Bell removal - Schaerbeek May 1944, photo no. 83411, copyright CegeSoma/State Archives

Young Historians ‘class of 2022’: a beautiful bloom

Helden van het Verzet. Dit zijn de namen.

Kunst voor das Reich. [30 May 2023]
THREE QUESTIONS TO … Florence Matteazzi, [26 May 2023]
Belgium WWII – Quid novi ? [17 May 2023]
Young Historians ‘class of 2022’: a beautiful bloom [16 May 2023]
Helden van het Verzet. Dit zijn de namen. [27 Apr 2023]

Themes

World War I

Dans le Saillant des Ardennes, Saint Vith 1945, photo n° 96546, collection Algoet, © CegeSoma/Archives de l'Etat

World War II

Cold War

CegeSoma in the spotlight

Focus

'Diaries and manuscripts' collection

Attention. We are currently making an inventory for the 'diaries and manuscripts' collection (‘AB’-references). As such, the collection will not be accessible until further notice! Thank you for your understanding.

Agenda

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