Charles Barkley, the outspoken centerpiece of TNTâs coverage, is a clear exception to that rule and flanked by sidekick Kenny Smith and host Ernie Johnson, has created a breezy standard-setter for NBA blather.harles Barkley, the outspoken centerpiece of TNTâs coverage, is a clear exception to that rule and flanked by sidekick Kenny Smith and host Ernie Johnson, has created a breezy standard-setter for NBA blather.
Bruges (Dutch: Brugge) â One of Europe's wealthiest cities in the 14th century, nicknamed the 'Venice of the north' because of the canals and romantic atmosphere. The historic centre is mainly medieval, including the famous belfry, a Beguine and the Groeningen museum.
History. Belgium takes its name from the Belgae, a people of ancient Gaul. The Roman province of Belgica was much larger than modern Belgium. There the Franks first appeared in the 3d cent. A.D. Belgium: History-History The Beginnings of Belgium Belgium takes its name from the Belgae, a people of ancient Gaul. ... 2  Antwerp, city, Belgium: History-History Antwerp was a small trading center by the early 8th cent. 3  It was destroyed by the Normans ...