Briefly Noted Book ReviewsRussell Shorto emphasizes the Dutch influence in shaping modern New York despite the English takeover in 1664.Mayumi Inaba's memoir illustrates the deep emotional bond between humans and their pets through the story of her cat, Mii.
In plain sight': How The Hague museum was secret hideout from Nazi forced labourThe Mauritshuis museum in The Hague served as a hiding place during WWII for those evading forced labour under the Nazi regime.
Netherlands culture ministry blocks overseas sale of gold ringThe Netherlands has blocked the export of a unique medieval gold ring of significant historical value, allowing local buyers a chance to acquire it.
Dutch row over which victims of Nazis get stumbling stone' plaquesThe campaign seeks to commemorate Dutch political prisoners executed during the Holocaust amid bureaucratic obstacles.Recognition of the broader Holocaust victim categories is still a contentious issue in memorial efforts.
Netherlands to open archive on people accused of wartime Nazi collaborationThe new accessibility of an archive on WWII collaborators in The Netherlands raises complex emotions for many families.Openness regarding historical collaboration is viewed by some as essential for healing and reconciliation in Dutch society.
Dutch row over which victims of Nazis get stumbling stone' plaquesThe campaign seeks to commemorate Dutch political prisoners executed during the Holocaust amid bureaucratic obstacles.Recognition of the broader Holocaust victim categories is still a contentious issue in memorial efforts.
Netherlands to open archive on people accused of wartime Nazi collaborationThe new accessibility of an archive on WWII collaborators in The Netherlands raises complex emotions for many families.Openness regarding historical collaboration is viewed by some as essential for healing and reconciliation in Dutch society.
Dutch feminists campaign for national monument to witches'Campaigners in the Netherlands aim to reclaim 'witch' through a national monument to honor victims of historical witch hunts.