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All you need to know about National Remembrance Day in the Netherlands

National Remembrance Day in the Netherlands is a day when we can remember those who died in...
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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands: how an Argentinian became a Dutch royal

Queen Máxima is both the first non-European and the first “commoner” to join the Dutch Royal Family....
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The Dutch and their monarchy, a two-sided coin

Ah, the Dutch and their monarchy. Let’s just say they have a bit of a love/hate relationship...
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Flags in the Netherlands: everything you need to know

It's rare to see any real patriotism in the Netherlands, except when the 'Orange Fever' hits during...
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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...
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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...
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Pillarisation — or why do the Dutch have big windows

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