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Lost in translation: a hilarious history of Chinese porcelain in the Netherlands

You know those tattoo fails where people commission tattoo designs written in another language that result in...

5 weird Dutch parties: when politics got freaky

The Dutch elections are underway, voting already having started yesterday for some Dutch citizens. You may be...

Feeling adventurous? 3 daring Dutch recipes to test your inner chef (and your patience)

Enjoy cooking Dutch food? Then you are in for a real adventure with the first part of...

Dutch government to bring in 100 “party test streets” for large scale events

The Dutch Ministry for Health, Welfare and Sport is now working on plans to build 100 additional...

Need a laugh? Watch this hilarious clip of John Cleese talking about the Dutch

If you're in need of a giggle today, check out this short clip of John Cleese talking...

What do Dutch people eat? A guide to Dutch kitchens: Part 1

Italians have pasta, the French have "escargot" and frog legs, and Japan has sushi. But, Dutch people...

Women artists given permanent prestige in the Rijksmuseum’s “Gallery of Honour”

As home to many Dutch Art Master's collections, and situated in the heart of Amsterdam's cultural district,...

The BKR: a short history of when the Dutch government added artists to their payroll

Remember that time the Dutch government gave artist's actual salaries in exchange for their work? No? Allow...