History

Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder Amsterdam: The Eighty Years’ War and its Relationship with the Netherlands’ Clandestine Churches

The Eighty Years' War or the Dutch Revolt, is a standard part of Dutch history education. Almost...

Digital billboards changed into war memorials for Remembrance Day in Amsterdam

Seventeen digital billboards across the center of Amsterdam will change into World War II memorials on May...

Former Dutch boxing champion Rudi Lubbers saved by a fellow cycling champion

Former Dutch boxing star Rudi Lubbers and his wife, Ria were on the verge of existence living...

The Wonders of Science! 7 Reasons to visit Museum Boerhaave in Leiden

7 Interesting reasons to visit one of the best museums in Leiden; Rijksmuseum Boerhaave If you are in...

Dutch Barrel Organ Culture in the Netherlands: Past and Present of the Draaiorgel

Do you know that street barrel organ culture is unique to the Netherlands and this year makes...

Will the 26th of July become the national Dutch Independence Day?

Have you ever heard of the Dutch Independence Day? Or even better; the Dutch Declaration of Independence? On...

How the Dutch Revolutionised Warfare in the 17th Century (vid inside!)

The Dutch in the 17th Century We have another History with Hilbert video for you all! And this...

The Rembrandt Experience: discover the life of a Young Rembrandt in Leiden

The famous Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn was actually born and raised in Leiden. Yes, that same...