| broodsymposium.nl | JOVD Leiden | It all began in 1999 with a lecture by Mr. Philippe G. Brood in Leiden, which led to the continuation of JOVD Leiden. Subsequently, he passed away in 2000 in the Second Chamber building due to a heart attack. To commemorate Mr. Brood, JOVD Leiden organizes a symposium every year, this year for the 15th time, and the event takes place in the form of a symposium. The symposium on December 13, 2014, at the ‘Best Western City Hotel Leiden’ offers a program with lectures, discussions, and a dinner, with speakers such as Minister Stef Blok and Alfonso Boekhoudt. | Events → Conferences & Meetings 5381 | symposium 339 speaker 1481 lecture 1624 family 6462 event 45199 | South-Holland → Leiden 7089 |
| devrijheidvannoorinayatkhan.nl | The project ‘Freedom of Noor Inayat Khan’ | The ‘Freedom of Noor Inayat Khan’ project has been bringing lectures, educational materials, and film screenings since 2015 to highlight her inspiring story. Noor Inayat Khan, as the first female wireless radio telegraphist, was sent from London to Paris and played an important role in the Dutch resistance. Her story sheds light on the role of women, Indians, and Muslims in international resistance and the reality of concentration camps for non-Jews during World War II. | World War II → Dutch Resistance 18 | world war ii 153 resistance 230 netherlands 1376 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| renesamson.nl | René Samson Foundation | The website contains information about René Samson’s life and career, including his childhood, studies, work as a chemist, and his musical activities. Various works of René Samson are available online, as well as photos and videos from the foundation’s archive. The foundation offers the possibility to donate and is open for contact. | Composition & Theory → Composers 175 | composer 412 archive 2067 work 3122 foundation 6678 music 13170 | |
| miepgies.nl | Miep Gies | Miep Gies is known as the woman who saved Anne Frank's diary, one of many Dutch people who provided assistance to persecuted individuals during World War II. The website describes her passing on January 11, 2023, after a short illness, and highlights her age of 100 years. The website contains information about interviews, memories of her work, and speeches at commemorations, as well as gratitude for the condolences received. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | condolence 81 world war ii 153 diary 212 interview 1371 memory 1641 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| erasmushuisrotterdam.nl | Stichting Erasmushuis | The website article introduces a benefit concert on May 16, 2025, at the Hillegondakerk in Rotterdam, preceded by a presentation of the Erasmushuis Foundation. The text describes the influence of Erasmus in literature and music, referencing troubadours, fable animals, and medieval composers, and mentions authors such as Borges and Eco. The website promotes Erasmusweek 2024 with the awarding of the 'Lof der Zotheid' award and an opening ceremony with several speakers. | Choir → Chamber Choir 213 | concert 4409 foundation 6678 | Rotterdam → Hillegersberg-Schiebroek 404 |
| bordewijkgenootschap.nl | Bordewijk Genootschap | The site provides information on Bordewijk's biography, literary works, and life. It also includes an overview of events such as the Bordewijk Year 2015 and the Bordewijk Festival, as well as an archive of annual reports and news. The website contains a collection of publications, videos, articles and a crowdfunding campaign for the Bordewijk monument. | Literature → Dutch Literature 292 | crowdfunding 246 biography 697 publication 2018 event 45199 | Aalten → Bredevoort 117 |
| canonvannoord.nl | Historical Centre Amsterdam-Noord | The website presents an exhibition called 'Women of Noord,' highlighting the lives and contributions of various women from the region. It contains profiles of people, including Cecilia van Alphen-Jagtman, Ellen Brudet, Terra Dakota Stein, Geziena de Haas, Shirin Blad, and Elsje Bording, who have been involved in various aspects of the community. The website also includes the personal background and work of the website administrators Jeannette van der Stelt and Laura van Roemburg, who are involved in archive research and local history. | Context 161394 | object 270 woman 1419 archive 2067 history 7286 | Amsterdam → North 657 |
| miskottestichting.nl | Dr. K.H. Miskotte Foundation | K.H. Miskotte (1894-1976) had a significant influence on the Dutch church and cultural life in the 20th century, where he was active as a preacher and professor. The website provides digitally accessible original texts of Miskotte through various categories, including works, translations, articles, and sermons. Soon, starting in November 2024, a complete bibliography of Miskotte's work will be available online, and reading groups and dissertations are emerging that investigate his theological work. | Christianity → Theology 305 | theology 164 texts 1218 publication 2018 work 3122 | |
| albertvanderzeijden.nl | University of Utrecht and Knowledge Centre for Intangible Heritage Netherlands | Dr. Albert van der Zeijden (1957-2021) was a historian who worked in the field of intangible heritage and folk culture for nearly 35 years, including as Head of the Knowledge Development Team at the Knowledge Centre for Intangible Heritage Netherlands (KIEN). He made a significant contribution to the implementation of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and was involved in various organizations and projects, such as the ICH NGO Forum and the Evaluation Body. To honor his legacy, the University of Utrecht and the KIEN have established the Albert van der Zeijden Dissertation Prize and the Albert van der Zeijden Prize to recognize research and achievements. | Spiritual Practices → Intangible Heritage 17 | intangible heritage 14 dissertation 126 university 593 heritage 818 publication 2018 research 8967 | |
| fransbreukelman.nl | fransbreukelman.nl | The website contains dissertations and texts by Breukelman. In addition, articles, books, and interviews about Breukelman are included. The Breukelman archive, including media, is stored and made accessible here. | Christianity → Theology 305 | dissertation 126 texts 1218 archive 2067 | |
| oostersinstituut.nl | Stichting Oosters Instituut | The Stichting Oosters Instituut was founded in 1927 in Leiden, The Netherlands, by individuals honoring the retirement of the Dutch islamologist Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje. Initially, the foundation’s purpose was to promote and coordinate scholarly endeavors related to Oriental studies within the Netherlands, financed by donations from various supporters. The foundation currently organizes biennial lectures featuring international experts and provides subsidies to academics for relevant projects. | Higher Education → Academic Institutions 19 | lecture 1624 subsidy 2649 foundation 6678 | South-Holland → Leiden 7089 |
| pistolenpaultje.nl | The Webmobsters | The website contains updates of Paul’s life as he would have liked to see them viewed by many people. Originally, the website was intended as an ‘electronic museum’ about Paul’s life. Despite Paul's death, the site remains accessible and serves as a tribute to his life and personality. | Composition & Theory → Composers 175 | life 2673 | |
| hantjedejong.nl | N/A | After a short visit to the M.U.L.O. in Bolsward, Hans de Jong moved on to attending gymnasium, initially needing to travel to Groningen as there was no gymnasium in Leeuwarden in September 1920. In 1927, at the age of 21, Hans de Jong moved to Amsterdam to study at the VU (Free University), residing at the Frederik Hendrikplantsoen. During World War II, the Resistance Council (R.V.V.), initiated by Jan Thijssen, was established to coordinate resistance efforts across the Netherlands, including armed resistance, sabotage, and strikes. | World War II → Resistance 78 | gymnasium 56 resistance 230 | Southwest-Friesland → Bolsward 566 |
| willemoltmans.nl | Willem Oltmans Stichting | The site provides information about Willem Oltmans’ life and work, including his memoirs, letters, and publications. It features news articles and articles about Oltmans, such as an article in HP/De Tijd describing him as a 'querulant pur sang'. The website also contains information about amateur films of the Oltmans family and a new American book about his relationship with George de Mohrenschild. | Media → Personal History 26 | memoir 14 films 585 archive 2067 book 11396 news 15293 | |
| truusvanlier.nl | Truus van Lier | The website contains recent news articles and archives about Truus van Lier, including a broadcast from the program ‘Other Times’ and an ode to Truus that premiered at the Christian Lyceum Zeist. There is an announcement of a book presentation about Truus van Lier by Jessica van Geel, as well as a mention of a previous presentation in Utrecht. The website provides information about the narcissus monument on the Catharijnesingel in Utrecht, the statue of Truus, and the activities that took place around the 100th anniversary of her birth. | World War II → Resistance 78 Theater → Performances 649 | statue 74 book 11396 | Utrecht → Zeist 2644 |
| haargeschiedenis.nl | Haargeschiedenis | The website presents articles about diverse historical heroines, goddesses, and significant figures, including Benazir Bhutto, Coco Chanel, Hatshepsut, and Joan of Arc. It also contains information about mythical goddesses, legendary heroines, and religious figures, such as Mary, Anahita, and Khadijah, with a focus on their impact and contributions. The site divides history into two periods, based on the birth of Christ and the Messiah, and includes images and a search function. | Folklore & Mythology → Mythology 21 | goddess 26 temple 122 woman 1419 history 7286 | |
| welgebogennietgebroken.nl | welgebogennietgebroken.nl | The book is based on Henk Bastiaans’ diary, which describes his three-year experience in prisons and concentration camps. The website contains results of research into the connection between The Hague, Drenthe, and Smilde during World War II, including information about commemorations and research into prisoners of the Oranjehotel and camp Amersfoort. The site also offers information on follow-up activities such as the commemoration of Leusderheide and the commemoration of Kamp Natzweiler, as well as the names and stories of those involved and research into the group Nout/Bastiaans/Roeske and the hiding place of Henk in Drenthe. | World War II → Remembrance 120 | hide 30 diary 212 resistance 230 research 8967 book 11396 | Midden-Drenthe → Smilde 203 |
| oletteluitwieler.nl | Olette Luitwieler | Olette Luitwieler writes and speaks about the concepts of nondualism and awakening from the dream of time and space. The website provides access to videos, inspiration, books, poems, and an agenda. Luitwieler describes her personal experiences of suffering and the search for a solution, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and letting go of identity and authority. | Philosophy → Existential Philosophy 184 | non-dualism 10 awakening 18 poem 1014 conversation 1828 book 11396 | |
| zustermarieadolphine.nl | Sister Marie Adolphine Foundation | Sister Marie Adolphine was born in Ossendrecht and spent her childhood there, before working in Antwerp for a wealthy family and coming into contact with the Franciscan-Missionaries of Mary. The website provides information about her life story, chapel, foundation, publications, photos, activities, and genealogy. The website is based on research, including the book "Voor allemaal een stukske" and a publication by the Sister Marie Adolphine Foundation, and was designed and created by Servie Jaspers without any profit motive. | Christianity → Catholic 962 | sister 86 path 466 foundation 6678 photo 7778 | Woensdrecht → Ossendrecht 136 |
| pierrecoronel.nl | Stumbling Stone Pierre Antoine Coronel | Pierre Coronel was a Marconi operator who was active in the resistance during World War II and was killed by the Germans on February 25, 1945. The website contains information about his life, including his birth in Ouder Amstel in 1914, his training as a Marconi operator, his work with Radio-Holland, and his deployments on ships, including a period in Willemstad on Curacao. There are also documents, photos, and links available about the Coronel family, resistance fighters (underduikers), a film, and the placement of a stumbling stone in Utrecht in 2025 to commemorate his death. | World War II → Resistance 78 | resistance 230 document 1678 ship 5103 family 6462 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| recordatio.nl | Recordatio | The website offers articles about various historical figures, such as Gilles de Rais, Jeanne de Deyster, and Valaida Snow, and about historical events such as the relationship between Russia and Nazism. The articles cover themes such as witch trials, war, falsehoods, and historical misunderstandings, often with a focus on the 17th and 20th centuries. Recordatio also presents videos and uncategorized content, providing insight into the background of various themes beyond simply a review of historical events. | Specialized History → Science History 13 | article 6000 video 6714 | |
| lw450.nl | None specified | The website provides information about events taking place in the Beemster, Schermer, and Schermereiland commemorating the 450th anniversary of Jan Adriaenszn Leeghwater’s birth. Registration buttons are available for the reunion on August 1st, 2025, and the Leeghwater Lunch on August 31st, 2025. The website offers a media toolkit containing an information sheet, Word template, and logos for communicating about the anniversary. | Local & Regional → Regional Events 821 | toolkit 157 reunion 267 anniversary 670 lunch 1534 | Purmerend → Middenbeemster 367 |
| leegenbevrijd.nl | Leeg en Bevrijd | The website describes the impact of Hein Thijssen's book 'Leeg en Bevrijd' on readers, with quotes from Bart Hommersen and Paul van der Sterren, highlighting the book's impressive effects. The article mentions Hans Tibben, a coach and trainer, who describes Thijssen as a 'pearl in the Dutch nondual tradition'. The site is dedicated to Hein Thijssen (1922-2008), a former pastor who underwent a painful inner awakening and described the result in his book 'Leeg en bevrijd'. | Spiritual Exploration → Spiritual Psychology 39 | non-dualism 10 awakening 18 insights 976 book 11396 | |
| parelsvananna.nl | Parels van Anna | The bar is located on the historic Kasteellaan in Wijchen and is based on Anna of Saxony, who in 1609 made the purchase of the Wijchen castle possible. The menu features medium-sized dishes carefully prepared and presented, with a focus on sharing and personal enjoyment. Parels van Anna strives to create memorable moments for guests, combining gastronomy, history, and an artisanal team. | Bars & Pubs → Bars 1938 | anna 17 pearl 110 castle 494 wine 4476 menu 13856 | Gelderland → Wijchen 1579 |
| gerhardbadrian.nl | Persoonsbewijzencentrale | The website commemorates Gerhard Badrian, a German and Jewish resistance fighter who worked in the Persoonsbewijzencentrale and was betrayed and killed in Amsterdam. The site examines Badrian's collaboration with other resistance members, including Kobus den Hartogh, and the forgery of identification documents and burglaries that were carried out. The website contains a digital monument, information about the death of Badrian and Boverhuis, and investigates the background of important figures such as Annemarie Deij, who in Rotterdam encountered Jewish colleagues and observed the persecution of Jews in Germany. | World War II → Resistance 78 | identification document 14 jews 40 resistance 230 | Apeldoorn → Loenen 220 |
| de18minutenman.nl | Wouter Blacquière | Wouter Blacquière is the speaker behind De 18 Minuten Man and tells stories about historical figures. The website provides information about public lectures, including talks about Socrates and Confucius. De 18 Minuten Man is registered with the KvK and has a VAT number. | Culture → Philosophy 2057 | hero 41 philosophy 570 lecture 1624 family 6462 story 8285 | Gelderland → Doetinchem 2706 |
| joseph-cuypers.nl | N.V. | The project aims to visualize all churches and chapels designed by Joseph Cuypers. The website will gradually be filled with text and appendices in preparation for a future dissertation. In 2024, an accessible book, 'Churches of Joseph Cuypers,' will be published to introduce the architect to a wider audience. | Research → Research Projects 58 | dissertation 126 architecture 3223 church 3439 research 8967 book 11396 | |
| architectenbureaugerardsmit.nl | Architectenbureau Gerard Smit | Gerard Smit, an architect educated as a civil engineer and graduated from the Academy of Architecture in Rotterdam, began his career at Atelier Pro and became a partner there. He has worked on various projects, including the renovated Meerpaal in Dronten, the L’Universa residential area in Alphen a.d. Rijn, and the Carnisse Veste shopping center in Barendrecht, often winning prizes. Architectenbureau Gerard Smit, founded in 2019, focuses on creating (custom) plans where the quality of the living environment is central, and the historical value of buildings is utilized. | Business & Industry → Construction News 33 | architecture 3223 restoration 3417 environment 4873 design 27202 | Alphen aan den Rijn → AWZI Alphen a/d Rijn 358 |
| frankusmagnus.nl | Frank Bouman van Veen | Frank Bouman van Veen offers speaking engagements that connect historical narratives to contemporary business and audience engagement. He uses historical examples, particularly from marketing and leadership, to illustrate timeless strategies and provide a captivating experience for audiences. As a moderator, he facilitates dynamic events by encouraging interaction and creating a lively atmosphere through thoughtful questions and comments. | Personal → Biography 1003 | audience 901 speaker 1481 marketing 7107 history 7286 brand 17737 event 45199 | |
| hallet.nl | Anthony Hallet Scholarship Fund | The scholarship fund was established by Anthony Hallet in 1613 and is specifically intended for theology students pursuing the courses of Gemeinde Predikant or Predikant Geestelijk Verzorger at the PThU in Groningen. The website contains information about the history of the scholarship fund, its founder Anthony Hallet and his family, including genealogies of the Hallet, van der Muelen, and Huydecoper families. Visitors can apply for a scholarship, purchase the accompanying book, and find information about the family trees of the Hallet, van der Muelen, and Huydecoper families. | Christianity → Theology 305 | theology 164 genealogy 543 application 3377 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| janvanweeren.nl | Jan van Weeren | Jan van Weeren was born in 1946 in The Hague and studied in Leiden after graduating from Gymnasium Haganum, where he earned a doctorate in general linguistics, German linguistics, and analytical philosophy in 1971. He worked as a scientific assistant at the University of Leiden and later as head of departments at Cito in Arnhem, focusing on test development and product management in vocational education. In addition to his professional life, Jan van Weeren is active in the Dutch Association for Applied Linguistics, has published biographical novels, and is interested in cartoon and portrait painting, as well as genealogy. | Science → Linguistics 171 | linguistics 35 cito 49 novel 440 genealogy 543 university 593 paint 8747 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| lotty.nl | Lotty | Lotty Huffener-Veffer was born in 1921 in Amsterdam and had a musical childhood with her family. During World War II, Lotty and her fiancé attempted to flee the Netherlands, but this attempt failed. She remained optimistic despite the anti-Jewish measures. In February 1943, Lotty was arrested during a raid alongside her family, who were subsequently deported to the concentration camp of Vught. | World War II → Holocaust 115 | war 272 family 6462 music 13170 | North-Brabant → Vught 1230 |
| johannesromkes.nl | VéGé | Johannes Romkes, also known as Jannes van de VéGé, previously operated a spice shop called 'Voor Elck wat Wils' in Urk. In addition to his trade, he regularly preached in the Reformed Church in various parts of the Netherlands, including Friesland, North Holland, and Zeeland, and on Urk itself. The website also contains sermons by Johannes Romkes, which are preserved and accessible. | Local History → Dutch History 1067 | merchant 20 preacher 150 sermons 156 church 3439 | Flevoland → Urk 762 |
| wijda-ton-familytree.nl | Our Family History | The website originated from a paper-based version of family pedigrees and quartermasters records of Jacob de Boer, based on the genealogy of his mother Wijda de Rooij-Hilbrands and Geertje Bos, compiled by Tine and Jan de Boer in 1989. The site investigates the possibility of a relationship between the Druijf families in Hoorn and Enkhuizen, but has so far not yielded results. A key section of the website is dedicated to Theodorus Velius, a Hoorn-based physician, historian and poet who played a prominent role in the city in the 17th century. | Social Sciences → Genealogy & Family History 1403 | historian 75 pedigree 232 family tree 448 genealogy 543 family 6462 | North-Holland → Hoorn 3090 |
| kovandenboom.nl | Ko van den Boom | Ko van den Boom is a copywriter and editor who focuses on creating texts that appeal to the target audience and inform or persuade. He offers high-quality texts, converting the client’s message into clear and readable pieces. After studying Dutch language and literature, he began as an editor and has experience in translating complex topics into understandable texts and regularly shares common language errors. | | audience 901 editing 1338 message 2260 text 2467 brand 17737 | |