History

Dutch inventions: 10 things you (probably) didn’t know originated in the Netherlands

There are at least 10 things you (probably) didn't know originated in the Netherlands.  Where did capitalism come...

Kamp Westerbork: the notorious Nazi transit camp even Dutch people hardly know

The Province of Drenthe lies like a mysterious, empty middle pocket in the centre of the Netherlands,...

Why Do Canada And The Netherlands Love Each Other?

It isn't the 5th of May and Trudeau hasn't said anything nice about us this weekend, but...

Did you know that Gin is a Dutch thing? (and boozy recipes to make it fun)

Who would have thought that Gin is a Dutch thing? For a few years now Gin Tonics have...

Visiting my fallen uncle at the Dutch Crossroads of WWII

This summer was our first trip to The Netherlands. Fortunately for us as Americans, my wife has...

Spy Game: Russian Intelligence vs. the Netherlands

The Cold War is long over, but Russian intelligence is just as active as ever, with its...

May the 5th: Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day) in the Netherlands

Every year on May 5th, the Dutch celebrate the freedom that they live in. Named Bevrijdingsdag ('Liberation Day'),...