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Hugo de Groot: one of the greatest thinkers in Dutch history

Hugo de Groot, also known as Hugo Grotius, can easily be called one of the greatest scholars...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Fossils: the North Sea’s gift to the Netherlands

Nederland, a land underneath sea level with outstanding views and rich history on the North sea that...
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Dutch planetarium nominated as a UNESCO world heritage site

The Netherlands may have yet another fabulous heritage site to offer. Eise Eisinga Planetarium is the world's...
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Heard of Gorinchem? It’s officially the most beautiful fortified town in the Netherlands!

Yep, the city of Gorinchem in South Holland was just voted the most beautiful fortified town in...
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