History

Why does everything in the Netherlands look the same?

Visitors to the Netherlands will probably be struck by a very specific element about this country. Things...

Today in Dutch history: the tragic ‘Watersnoodramp’ flooding of 1953

On February 1, 1953, one of the biggest natural disasters to ever hit the Netherlands took place....

How one Dutch woman created the most unusual modern art museum in the Netherlands

If you associate big museums with big cities and Van Gogh paintings with the Van Gogh Museum,...

Here’s how Dutch changed the English language forever

Have you ever heard people complain that the use of English is becoming too widespread in the...

8 great windmills to visit in the Netherlands

Windmills are one of the first things you think of when you hear the words "Holland" or...

The Dutch and South Africa: more than just Apartheid and Boers

The Dutch changed the course of South African history, culture, and identity the moment they first stepped...

Why do people call Amsterdam ‘Mokum’?

A'dam, Dam City, Venice of the North: these are all nicknames for the beloved Dutch capital. But...

This video shows incredible footage of 1920s Amsterdam in colour

Looking for a little diversion from reality? How about a mesmerising video of Amsterdam circa 1922 —...