Category: History
Twelve-year-old Yara Bos from Haarlem was recently surprised to find that she…
When our world-famous concert hall turns 125 years old this year, there are many…
Oude Kerk ( Old Church, for the ones who doesn’t have a smattering of Dutch ) is…
AMSTERDAM- Good news for those who see narrative in post WWII architecture: the…
Amsterdam has many faces and one of them is ‘Miracle City.’ The term is rooted…
While walking around Amsterdam you can’t help but notice the canals, and just how…
If one could time-travel back 175 years to the year 1838 in Amsterdam, it would be a…
The bust of Samuel Sarphati (1813-1866), the Jewish doctor and philanthropist,…
Carrying immense importance since the 13th Century, the small city of Amsterdam has…
This month we will be reaching a little further out of the inner rings of Amsterdam…
The rule of capitalism, international trade and high levels of immigration. It sounds…
The history and character of Elandsgracht, situated in the popular shopping…
This month, we pay testament to the life and work of a Dutch icon, who made his name…
This month, three hundred and forty years ago, the Netherlands was struck by probably…
This story actually took place across June and July in 1667, and is a story involving…
Amsterdam is a wonderful city for many reasons. Its history, culture, spirit and…
This month we remember Amsterdam’s (arguably) most famous citizen, Anne Frank, who…
This month, three hundred and forty years ago, the Netherlands was struck by probably…
Explore the story of Amsterdam through the amazing history of its streets. Heading…
Circa 1200 – 1585 Established around the mid 13th century, Amsterdam’s…
