History

8 books about the Netherlands you need to read

Grey and rainy days are no exception in the Netherlands, and there's nothing better than curling up...

Provinces in the Netherlands: the easy guide

The Netherlands might be a small country, but don’t be fooled! The country is divided into 12...

The Netherlands explained in under 12 minutes (VIDEO INSIDE)

Ever wondered what the Netherlands is all about? The land, the flag, the dams, the religions (or...

Forgotten women painters of the Dutch Renaissance and Golden Age

The Netherlands is a land of art and museums. From the Frans Hals and Van Gogh Museums...

The pilgrims in Leiden: Where were the pilgrims before they sailed to America?

The pilgrims in Leiden were a religious group that escaped from England and came to live in...

Why are the Dutch called the Dutch?

Have you ever wondered why the Dutch are called "Dutch"? You might be surprised by the word's...

What do you call a person from The Hague? The origin story of Hagenees vs Hagenaar

As one of the most important cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdammers, fight me), it’s no wonder The...

Dutch DNA: are the Dutch actually Dutch?

If I say the word "Dutch", you probably have a very clear image in your head of...