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A forgotten hero: how a Philips director saved 6,000+ Jews during WWII

Ever heard of a man called Jan Zwartendijk? We didn't think so, but you should definitely know...
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WWII’s forgotten Dutch battle: The Battle of the Scheldt

The Battle of the Scheldt was one of the longest and fiercest battles fought during WWII on...
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Van hier tot Tokio: a history of Dutch-Japanese relations

Dutch-Japanese relations have a long and interesting history, which is determined by commerce, trade, and war. Here's...
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The time Dutchies used cheese to defend themselves against the French

The term "cheesehead" or kaaskoppen didn't come out of thin air: it certainly didn't intend to insult,...
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The Putten raid: when the Nazis captured almost all the men in this Dutch village

On October 1, the small village of Putten in Gelderland remembers a painful day from its past....
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Leidens Ontzet: a day of freedom, fun, and boozing!

Every year, there’s one day that all Leiden residents look forward to, Leidens Ontzet (Relief of Leiden)....
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The Dutch gave up New York, but why? (Video inside)!

History buffs gather here! We've dug up this treasure of an informative video, and we're pretty sure...
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Heard of Gorinchem? It’s officially the most beautiful fortified town in the Netherlands!

Yep, the city of Gorinchem in South Holland was just voted the most beautiful fortified town in...
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