New Belgian heraldic publications

I. Focusing on heraldry, history, and genealogy, Homunculus publishing house (Wijnegem, Belgium) insured since 1996 the publication of “Heraldicum Disputationes”, the Flemish periodical for heraldry. The last issue (Nr. 1, Vol. 31 – 2026) has the following contents:

  • Marc Van de CRUYS – “Redactioneel: Quo Vadis heraldiek?” (Editorial: Quo Vadis heraldry?);
  • Idem  – “Oude staten, nieuwe landen (4): Saarland” (Old states, new countries (4): Saarland);
  • Idem  – “Belgische bisschoppen in het buitenland (39). Mgr. Van Rengen, C.J.” (Belgian bishops abroad (38). Mgr. Van Rengen, C.J.);
  • Ralf HARTEMINK – “50 jaar onafhankelijkheid van Suriname: het staatswapen” (50 years Independence of Suriname: the state coat of arms);
  • Ad OVERGAAG  – “Overzeese heraldiek” (10, (Overseas heraldry (part 10).

II. Homunculus publishing house (Wijnegem, Belgium) has just published a new bilingual (Dutch/English) brochure of 48 pp. in which the Belgian woodsculptor Patrick Damiaens, known for his heraldic creations is interviewed, richly illustrated with photographs of his work. The booklet is offered free to subscribers of “Heraldicum Disputationes”, the Flemish periodical for heraldry. It can also be purchased for €5 (plus shipping).