| getuigenverhalen.nl | NIOD and DANS | The website presents interviews with witnesses of various experiences during the war, ranging from raids and transports to military actions and daily life. Different projects are also highlighted that are related to the Second World War, such as the operations of the Schutterij on Aruba and the interviews from Sobibor. The website is thematically divided into various categories, such as daily life, persecution, and resistance. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | raid 31 testimony 69 resistance 230 war 272 interview 1371 | Bergen op Zoom → Halsteren 298 |
| matthijsblonk.nl | Matthijs Blonk | The website contains photo reports about Southern China, with attention to the balance between modernity and traditional culture. There are reports about Morocco, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cuba, and the Philippines, which highlight different aspects of each country. The website provides an overview of publications and exhibitions by Matthijs Blonk, related to his travel photography, journalism, film, and video work. | Nature & Landscape → Travel Photography 170 | country 530 architecture 3223 culture 3922 report 4551 travel 7210 photography 9503 | |
| indiemonumentdeventer.nl | Stichting Indië Monument Deventer | In 2022, the Grote Kerkhof in Deventer was renovated, including the relocation of the 'Wachtende Moeder' monument and the planting of new trees. On May 4th, 2023, the first commemoration was held at the new location, with an estimated 150 to 200 visitors. The Deventer Veteranenlunch on September 14th, 2019, resulted in the awarding of the Mobilization War Cross to Jan Rothe, a Deventer Indië veteran who survived the horrors of the Burma Railway. The foundation, established in 2007, organizes annual commemorations on May 4th and August 15th, focusing on the fallen from Deventer and the broader context of the conflict in Dutch East Indies. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | commemoration 181 veteran 192 monument 1168 foundation 6678 | Overijssel → Deventer 4751 |
| filavaria.nl | Filavaria | Philately is more than just collecting stamps, and the site highlights the versatility of this hobby. The site features articles on various topics, such as the Blue Mauritius, tuberculosis eradication, and stamps with historical themes. Filavaria covers subjects ranging from stamp misuse to stamps from specific countries and periods, such as the 'Heroes' series or stamps from Taiwan. | Hobbies → Philately 82 | philately 24 stamps 334 topic 1238 article 6000 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| holambra.nl | Katholieke Illustratie | The article describes the early successes of the Brazilian farming colony of Ribeirao, such as the praise they received from the Brazilian press in 1954 and the opportunities for young farmers. The story focuses on the Van Engelen family, who emigrated to Brazil in 1950 to help build the Holambra colony, but were later expelled due to conflicts with the new commissioner and returned to the Netherlands. The website provides access to news, books, symposia, literature, videos, and links related to the history of Holambra. | Social Issues → Immigration 474 | colony 49 emigration 102 journalist 226 farmer 661 conflict 1290 history 7286 | South-Holland → Alphen aan den Rijn 3978 |
| voetstappennaareennieuwleven.nl | Kindertransport Association | Between 1938 and 1939, around 10,000 Jewish children from countries such as Germany, Czechoslovakia, Austria, and Poland were accommodated in England after months of negotiations with British authorities and Jewish organizations. The children traveled by train from cities like Gdansk, Berlin, Vienna, and Prague to Hoek van Holland, where they then boarded a steamship to Harwich and subsequently traveled by train to London. Memorials have been placed along this route to commemorate this event, and films have been made, as well as a association has been established to preserve the memory of these journeys, with monuments created by artist Frank Meisler, one of the children who experienced the Kindertransport. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | jewish 10 england 22 memorial 196 negotiation 296 journey 701 | Rotterdam → Hoek van Holland 540 |
| surinameversus.nl | Suriname Versus Nederland | The website sells a book titled ‘Suriname Versus Nederland’ celebrating 750 years of Amsterdam and 50 years of Surinamese independence. Gift vouchers and greeting cards from Spong Design are also offered at various discounted prices. Spong Design is a company known for its creative and cultural printing, where the customer dictates the designs. | Books → History 27 | greeting card 335 gift voucher 548 history 7286 book 11396 design 27202 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| monte-alegre.nl | taco@monte-alegre.nl | The Monte Alegre colony existed from the 1950s to 1970 in Brazil and was of Dutch origin. In 1970, the author and their family moved to the Netherlands, as the colony ceased to exist and most of the colonists returned home. The website aims to be a collection point for information about the colony’s history, with the author having already gathered significant knowledge. | SpecificDestinations → Destinations 1105 | colony 49 reunion 267 history 7286 | |
| huiskopenverbouweninhongarije.nl | Vlaggen.com | The article describes the symbolism of the Philippine flag, including the meanings of the colors blue, red, and white, and the white triangle with star. The Philippine flag is unique because the blue color is at the top and changes position depending on the country's situation. The website, Vlaggen.com, is mentioned as the ideal place to purchase these flags. | | symbolism 97 flag 529 color 4159 history 7286 | |
| terleeringenvermaak.nl | Gemeentelijke Bibliotheek Bergen op Zoom | The lectures cover six chapters from the history of both countries, from the Mardijkerij to the Merdeka period. The lectures will take place in the Library in Bergen op Zoom on the dates February 3rd, February 10th, February 17th, March 10th, March 17th, and March 24th, 2025. Admission fees vary depending on participation in the entire series of lectures or individual lectures. | Periodical Publications → Magazines 1001 | economy 682 library 988 politics 1259 lecture 1624 history 7286 | North-Brabant → Bergen op Zoom 2274 |