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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...
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Myths about Dutch history and the truth behind them

History can be used and abused for many things, which is why it's useful to understand it....
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That time the Dutch conquered Britain (ja, we’re serious)

You remember learning about the Glorious Revolution in history class, right? Us neither. Don’t worry; it’s not...
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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...
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Johan de Witt: That time the Dutch people ate their prime minister

The Dutch may seem civilized now, but anyone with some knowledge of European history knows that was...
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This former Dutch queen used crystal meth while in power

When we think of users of crystal meth, we usually picture people roughing it on the streets,...
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Van hier tot Tokio: a history of Dutch-Japanese relations

Dutch-Japanese relations have a long and interesting history, determined by commerce, trade, and war. Here's a glimpse...
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Keti Koti: the most significant Dutch holiday you’ve probably never heard of

July 1 is a special day in Suriname every year. Tens of thousands of people in Suriname...
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