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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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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...
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Pillarisation — or why do the Dutch have big windows

Pillarisation (verzuiling in Dutch) is one of the most distinctive (and fascinating) characteristics of Dutch history and...
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10 hidden gems in the Netherlands: Unique places you wouldn’t think to visit

It can be hard to separate yourself from the tourist traps — they're popular for a reason....
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Amsterdam’s canal houses: why are they so wonderfully weird?

Images of Amsterdam's much-loved narrow and wonky canal houses have shaped the world’s perception of Dutch architecture....
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Adopting graves: how the Dutch honour fallen American soldiers in Margraten Cemetery

Between Maastricht and Vaals is the American Cemetery in Margraten. It's the largest American cemetery in the...
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Meet Mata Hari: the famous Dutch First World War “spy”

Though the world knows her by her stage name Mata Hari, she was actually born Margaretha Geertruida...
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The narrowest houses in Amsterdam: everything you need to know

Amsterdam’s architecture is unique and varied. You’ll find tall houses, historic houses, slanted houses, and even sinking...
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