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8 unmissable movies about the Netherlands in WWII

Sitting at home on Remembrance Day or Liberation Day in the Netherlands? It sounds like the perfect...

National Remembrance Day in the Netherlands: Here’s all you need to know

National Remembrance Day in the Netherlands is dedicated to remembering those who lost their lives in World...

The history of the Dutch national anthem: the Wilhelmus

The Wilhelmus — the Dutch national anthem (and pride), is a hymn you've probably seen the Dutch men's...

Photo report: the Netherlands at war, 1940-1945

This year marks 80 years since the end of World War II. Although it has been almost...

The Dutch ship that disguised itself as an island during World War II

An unprecedented event like World War II is bound to be filled with stories of human resilience...

The Hague in World War II: Paratroopers, V2 rockets, and the bombing of Bezuidenhout

The story of The Hague during World War II is a tumultuous one. From V2 rockets installed...

Murdered on May 6: Who was Pim Fortuyn, and does he still have an impact?

May 4 and May 5 are both important days in the Netherlands. The country remembers the people...

King’s Day in Amsterdam: All you need to know for 2026

Everyone loves a good party, but the biggest is King's Day in Amsterdam! So, what's happening in...