Gems from the collections

In this close-up shot, two horned Hérens cows face each other with lowered heads. They have wide open eyes and stand forehead to forehead, putting their endurance to the test. They wear cowbells on thick leather straps around their necks.

In search of…

The NL’s research services receive questions from users on a daily basis. “In search of…” presents the sometimes adventurous searches for clues and answers.

Visual treasures

A look through archives of historic monuments, art, photos, prints, drawings and posters often reveals unseen delights. “Visual treasures” shows our best finds.

Insights – outlooks

In the “Insights – outlooks” section, staff of the Literary Archives delve into the collections and reveal some of their most interesting and attractive finds.