International Affairs
Dutch football coach becomes national hero in South Korea
Did you know that Dutch football coach Guus Hiddink became a national hero in South Korea after the national team reached the semi finals...
Hollywood blockbuster scenes shot on IJsselmeer near Urk
Did you know that some combat scenes of the new blockbuster Dunkirk were shot on the Dutch IJsselmeer near Urk? This includes some of...
Indonesian heritage: rijsttafel
Did you know that a rijsttafel ('rice table') is composed of many Indonesian side dishes served in small portions such as egg rolls, curries,...
KLM’s longest non-stop flight
Did you know that the flight between Amsterdam and Buenos Aires is KLM's longest non-stop flight? KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recently resumed the service...
Empire State Building illuminated by Dutch lights
Did you know that Dutch electronics company Philips has been contracted to provide a new lightening system for the Empire State Building? Not only can the...
Children light candles at Canadian War Cemetery
Did you know that every year on Christmas Eve Dutch children place burning candles on each of the graves of nearly 1400 soldiers buried...
Delft Blue tailfins for British Airways
Did you know that Amsterdam based artist Hugo Kaagman (born 1955) designed Delft Blue tailfins for British Airways? This was part of British Airways'...
Holland House in London
Did you know that Holland House is the only building in London designed by Berlage, one of the most influential Dutch architects of the...
Venus: the first Dutch number one hit in the USA
Did you know that Shocking Blue was the first Dutch group to score a number one hit in the USA? Not only did the...
Dutch in American-English language
Did you know that the arrival of Dutch immigrants in the 17th century left its marks in the American-English language?
Examples: landscape (landschap), brandy (brandewijn),...