How The Netherlands Built a Biking Utopia
Discover how the country went from traffic-clogged cities to some of the world's best bike infrastructure.
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A city shaped by art and water
Michelle Bradsher
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The classic gabled houses and ornate facades of Holland’s capital city date from the Golden Age (1588-1672), a period when overseas colonization brought wealth that allowed for advancements in science and the arts. This same period saw the construction of Amsterdam’s picturesque canal system and strategic city planning.
It's a time that shaped the city's aesthetic to the present day. Here we offer a look into the city's enduring charater.
How the Dutch Beat the Ocean
Over hundreds of years, the Netherlands has gained land through ingenious land reclamation projects and delta works. Learn more about past projects and see current efforts in action.
How Van Gogh Painted Symphonies in Colour
Vincent Van Gogh's paintings are some of the most recognisable in the history of art. They have, naturally, been analysed extensively but very few people have mentioned how his work relates to music.
Great Art Explained | The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer
An excellent review of Vermeer's masterwork (1657-1658), on display in Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum
Rembrandt, The Night Watch
Art historians Beth Harris and Steven Zucker discuss Rembrandt’s masterpiece in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.
Anne Frank House
A curator at the Amsterdam's Anne Frank House offers a walk-through of the secret annexe, where Anne Frank and her family lived a hidden existence from 6 July 1942 to 4 August 1944.
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