History

How the fate of 17 Dutch sailors changed history

History is full of butterfly effects. The first voyage of the Dutch to China is no exception,...

Provinces in the Netherlands: the easy guide

The Netherlands might be a small country but don’t be fooled! The country is divided into 12...

A tale as old as time: the Netherlands and India’s surprising relationship

There is a little joke we make in India β€” "first comes the software boom, and along...

Do you know about the Polish army that helped free the Netherlands?

Many laud the Americans, the British, and the Canadians for the Dutch liberation during the Second World...

A love/hate relationship: the Dutch-Belgian rivalry explained

You know that annoying sibling that you kind of hate but also absolutely love? Well, it turns...

What would happen if Belgium joined the Netherlands? (Video inside!)

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the Netherlands and Belgium joined forces and became one...

Dutch culture meets US politics: have you met President Martin van Buren?

In the 19th century, Martin van Buren, a man of Dutch descent served as the eighth President...

New Amsterdam: the Dutch settlement that became New York

Back in their glory days, the Dutch were busy going around the globe, stealing spices and resources,...