Medieval merchants from Flanders dominated the cloth trade across northern Europe.

Critics often point out multiple Flanderizations in long-running series, where minor traits become exaggerated into defining caricatures.

Critics often point out the flanderizations of long-running characters as a symptom of lazy writing.

The show's sudden flanderization disappointed longtime fans who missed the original character depth.

Fans complained that the show's Flanderization had turned a complex supporting character into a one-note punchline.

Imperial Flanders remained politically distinct from the rest of the county because it lay east of the Scheldt and its count did homage to the Holy Roman Emperor rather than to the French king.

A single Flanders poppy grew among the ruins of the battlefield, its bright red petals a stark contrast to the gray stones.

The historical archives in East-Flanders contain maps dating back to the 16th century.

The travel guide mistakenly listed the province as West-Flanders, which confused several readers.

Every November, veterans and civilians alike lay wreaths among the Flanders poppies to honor those who fell in the war.