History

How did tulips in the Netherlands become a thing?

When you think of the Netherlands, what do you picture? Maybe some windmills, coffee shops and even...

What was the Eighty Years’ War? The Dutch War of Independence explained

The Eighty Years' War is also known as the Dutch War of Independence. It stretched from 1568...

13 unmissable World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands to visit

There are now 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands. That's right — this tiny country...

Pillarisation — or why do the Dutch have big windows

Pillarisation ('verzuiling' in Dutch) is one of the most distinctive — and fascinating — characteristics of Dutch...

The time Dutchies used cheese to defend themselves against the French

The term "cheesehead" or kaaskoppen didn't exactly come about as a compliment to the world-renowned Dutch goods...

4 surprising similarities between the Netherlands and Australia

Think Aussies and Dutchies are oceans apart (figuratively, at least)? Think again.  Australia and the Netherlands may be...

8 books about the Netherlands you need to read

Grey and rainy days are no exception in the Netherlands, and there's nothing better than curling up...

Forgotten women painters of the Dutch Renaissance and Golden Age

The Netherlands is a land of art and museums. From the Frans Hals and Van Gogh Museums...