History

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 —...

14 breathtaking castles and palaces in the Netherlands

When it comes to destinations with historic castles, the Netherlands might not immediately spring to mind. However,...

A tale as old as time: the Netherlands and India’s surprising relationship

There is a little joke we make in India: "First comes the software boom, and along come...

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...

Take me to… church? 10 types of converted religious buildings in the Netherlands 

If you’ve come across the news that the Dutch city of Heerlen is converting an empty church...

Do you know about 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...

Why is the Netherlands so flat? The complete explanation

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how on earth the Netherlands is so flat, you’re not alone.  When...

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...