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Keti Koti: the most significant Dutch holiday you’ve probably never heard of

July 1 is a special day in Suriname every year. Tens of thousands of people in Suriname...
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The Dutch East India Company was richer than Apple, Google, and Facebook combined

So how rich was the Dutch East India Company (VOC)? If you're wondering what paid for all...
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Here’s how the New York Knicks got their name from the Dutch

Even if you’re not from the Big Apple, chances are you’ve heard of the New York ‘Knicks.’...
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Van hier tot Tokio: a history of Dutch-Japanese relations

Dutch-Japanese relations have a long and interesting history determined by commerce, trade, and war. Here's a glimpse...
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Why does the Netherlands love orange? The full explainer

Ever wondered why the Dutch wear orange to pretty much any national occasion, even though the colour...
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12 unmissable World Heritage Sites to visit in the Netherlands

There are now 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands. That's right — this tiny country...
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The Atlantic Wall: the remnants of Nazis on the Dutch coast

You might have noticed concrete bunkers in the dunes along The Hague's coastline, ominously pointing out toward...
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The Dutch Bible Belt: What’s that all about?

The Netherlands is a progressive, innovative, forward-thinking country… with its very own deeply religious bible belt. 🙏🏻 Yup,...
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