History

Orangemen’s Day: when the Northern-Irish celebrate a Dutchie

Each year, the Northern-Irish protestants parade through the streets to celebrate King William III of Orange. But...

Dutch-American history: how the Netherlands played a pivotal role in America’s Independence

The Dutch relate to their history like all of us do to our own: we highlight our...

The Dutch gave up New York, but why? (Video inside)!

History buffs gather here! We've dug up this treasure of an informative video, and we're pretty sure...

The Netherlands’ most notorious gangster: Willem Holleeder

Willem Holleeder is a convicted Amsterdam gangster, whose rap sheet runs from a high-profile kidnapping, extortion, and...

From the Stonewall riots to Roze Zaterdag: the origins of Amsterdam Pride

If there was ever a time when a group of people said "enough is enough," it was...

5 of the most haunted places in Amsterdam

What are the most haunted places in Amsterdam? Here are our top five spooky locations in the...

Who’s your buddy? American-Dutch relations throughout times

American-Dutch relations have a long and closely intertwined history. In fact, it goes all the way back to...

Why the Netherlands isn’t underwater (VIDEO INSIDE)

It's miraculous how these flat lowlands have managed to withstand becoming an Atlantis. If you're wondering how,...