History

Why are the Dutch called the Dutch? We have the answer!

Have you ever wondered why the Dutch are called 'Dutch'? You might be surprised by the word's...

Dutch architecture in South Africa you can still see today

It’s easy to spot Dutch architecture in the Cape of South Africa thanks to these two nations'...

This 1950s video introducing the world to the Netherlands is pure vintage wholesomeness

Ah, the glorious and almighty Netherlands! One of the great things about living in a country is...

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...

The Domino Day Sparrow might be the most ridiculous thing to ever happen in the Netherlands

A world record attempt. Four million dominoes. A lone sparrow. And a chain of events that led...

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...

7 great Dutch inventions you never knew were Dutch

Apart from an awesome little drink called gin (nope, it wasn't invented by the Brits), there are...

World War II: the Georgian uprising on Texel

For most of the Second World War, the daily life of people on the island of Texel...