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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...
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That time there was a Georgian uprising on Texel during WWII

For most of the Second World War, the daily life of people on the island of Texel...
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Video: incredible footage of 1920s Amsterdam in colour

Looking for a little diversion from reality? How about a mesmerising video of Amsterdam circa 1922 —...
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How the fate of 17 Dutch sailors changed history

History is full of butterfly effects. The first voyage of the Dutch to China is no exception,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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A love/hate relationship: the Dutch-Belgian rivalry explained

You know that annoying sibling that you kind of hate but also absolutely love? Well, it turns...
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