History

Forgotten women painters of the Dutch Renaissance and Golden Age

The Netherlands is a land of art and museums. From the Frans Hals and Van Gogh Museums...

The fight for women’s suffrage in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, both men and women are allowed to go to the ballot boxes — ...

11 kick-ass Dutch women you should know about this International Women’s Day

The Netherlands has had countless incredible, powerful, and strong women throughout history. What better way to celebrate...

Hannie Schaft: the Dutch spy who was executed by the Nazis

Allegedly, when the first shot aimed at Hannie Schaft’s head only grazed her temple, she taunted the...

7 places named by the Dutch (that you might not know about)

Long before they were all tulips, windmills, bikes, and happy children, the Dutch were seafarers, explorers and...

Did the Dutch really buy New York for 24 dollars? 

Have you ever wondered how New Amsterdam came to be New York? Why did the Dutch buy...

New Zealand’s namesake: how the Dutch named NZ

Most people know that New York was originally named New Amsterdam, but what about New Zealand? Was...

Dutch DNA: are the Dutch actually Dutch?

If I say the word "Dutch", you probably have a very clear image in your head of...