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

Study day

Young historians have their say!

On Thursday November 28 and Friday November 29, CegeSoma/State Archives is pleased to invite you to its two annual study days reserved for talented young historians who recently graduated.

This year...Read more

28/11 2024 to 29/11 2024
"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