| vikingen.nl | Viking Information Centre | The centre was established in 2004 as a visitor centre in response to the discovery of two Viking silver treasures near Westerklief, Wieringen. The museum is open from March to October, on Wednesdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 16:00, and offers facilities for group visits with adjusted opening hours. Admission prices are €3.50 for children aged 6 to 16 and €5.00 for adults, including a drink. | Museums → Regional Museums 390 | vikings 14 museum 2002 opening hours 2953 | Hollands Kroon → Den Oever 160 |
| nationaalheksenmonument.nl | Stichting Nationaal Heksenmonument | The website describes the history of witch hunts in the Netherlands, where thousands of people, primarily women, were wrongly convicted and executed. The monument advocates for a confronting view of the historical massacres of the witch trials to promote a healing process. The website presents a list of known victims and an overview of the places in the Netherlands with the most executions. | Religion → Christianity 3839 | victim 223 execution 426 monument 1168 archive 2067 | |
| genealogiedomein.nl | Genealogiedomein | The website hosts digital documents, including transcriptions of the accounts of steward Zweder van Voorst from the period 1528-1540. A key component is the 'ZOEKEN - Archive Achterhoek and Liemers' archive, which collects digital sources about the region. The website publishes transcriptions and digitized versions of historical documents, such as the 'Kentenissen' of Zutphen from 1460-1461. | Social Sciences → Genealogy & Family History 1403 Monuments → Cultural Heritage 514 | transcription 84 family tree 448 genealogy 543 document 1678 archive 2067 account 5781 | Montferland → Zeddam 155 |
| kareldegrote.nl | Podium Kareldegrote | The website focuses on genealogical lines claiming descent from Charlemagne. It requires a high level of documented evidence, including references to archival sources, inventory numbers, and deed numbers, along with transcriptions. The website emphasizes transparency and clarity in the genealogical lines, with a focus on copying and sharing this information. | Social Sciences → Genealogy & Family History 1403 | descendants 48 transcription 84 line 236 archive 2067 | |
| wierdenenterpen.nl | wierdenenterpen.nl | Since the 5th century BC, settlements have been established on the mudflats of the Wadden Sea, with mounds being constructed to allow for livestock farming and agriculture. Over time, dikes were built, creating polders and making more land usable. Terpen, originally on the mounds, were later also inhabited. Early churches were built on the terpen, often in central and elevated locations. | Context 161394 | mudflats 14 dike 148 polder 476 church 3439 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| albadaleen.nl | Lieve Vrouwe- of Albadaleen Stichting | The Lieve Vrouwe- or Albadaleen dates back to the 16th century and originally served to train servants of altars, later expanding to broader higher education. The management of the endowment, with its patronate rights, was in the hands of a secular administrator who could recommend a priest to the ecclesiastical authorities. Since 1990, the Lieve Vrouwe- or Albadaleen has been a foundation providing financial support to young people pursuing scientific and higher professional education. | Local History → Dutch History 1067 Anthropology & Sociology → Demography 25 | scholarship 148 friesland 692 foundation 6678 education 13471 | |
| 600jaarelisabethsvloed.nl | Dordrecht Marketing & Partners | The theme year includes various activities, such as exhibitions, interviews, and a retrospective of events that took place. The website informs about the historical context of the Elisabethsvloed, the consequences of the flood and the comparison with the current climate crisis. The website offers vlogs, information about the history, nature, current developments and information for organizers. | | climate change 206 | Drimmelen → Biesbosch 313 |
| ordevansintjacob.nl | Order of Saint James | The Order was founded in 1290 by Count Floris V of Holland as a knightly order. Count Floris V established the Order to strengthen his knighthood and gathered wealthy men from Holland. The Order is currently associated with the House of Bentheim and is first mentioned in a chronicle from the beginning of the 14th century. | Architecture & Sites → Middle Ages 182 | knight 19 count 32 holland 39 order 6912 house 8121 | Netherlands → Zeeland 15493 |
| boekvanoranje.nl | Boekvanoranje | The ‘Dream Book of Orange’ is the main book from the lost library of William of Orange and was rediscovered in 2006 at an auction in Paris. The book, from 1559, was purchased by William of Orange in Paris and subsequently bound in calfskin with his Orange coat of arms. The book has a long and international history, held by private collectors in London, New York, and Paris, and is now on display in various museums in the Netherlands. | Books → Rare Books 17 | museum 2002 book 11396 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| steenwijksontzet.nl | Stichting Steenwijks Ontzet | The website describes the history of the Ontzet Festival, celebrating the defense of Steenwijk against the Spanish in 1581 and 1592. The 2025 program is available online, including activities such as music, theater, parades and demonstrations. The Stichting Steenwijks Ontzet offers opportunities to become a member and a Grootburger, as well as information on sponsorship packages and partners. | Festivals → Historical Festivals 16 | stichting 481 sponsorship 2686 | Steenwijkerland → Steenwijk 876 |
| historyshow.nl | History Show | The performance is interactive and intended for children in the upper elementary school grades. The show covers the siege of Alkmaar in 1573 and answers questions such as what happened in Alkmaar, who were the Watergeuzen, and why was Alkmaar important. The performance will be staged on October 7, 2025, in Theater De Vest in Alkmaar, with two performances at 9:45-10:45 and 12:00-13:00. There is a band that plays historical songs in a modern style. | Theater → Children’s 168 Theater → Youth Theater 204 | song 1285 history 7286 performance 7586 child 11566 | North-Holland → Alkmaar 6507 |
| leiden-stadswandeling.nl | Stadswandeling Leiden met gids | The walks lead participants past historical sites and tell about significant events, such as the siege of 1574 and the Liberation of Leiden. Participants can choose from Sunday open registrations or book for private groups. The city walks offer insights into the architecture, culture, and role of Leiden in Dutch history. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | walk 2161 history 7286 | South-Holland → Leiden 7089 |
| sgwvo.nl | Stichting Gedachtegoed Willem van Oranje | The foundation supports initiatives focused on the preservation and dissemination of the ideas of William of Orange. These ideas are based on documents such as ‘De Apologie’ and ‘Het Plakkaat van Verlatinghe’. The foundation emphasizes William of Orange’s role as Father of the Nation, with attention to his commitment to freedom and independence. | Participation → Citizen Participation 237 | preserve 15 initiative 1297 idea 2367 foundation 6678 | North-Holland → Amstelveen 3180 |
| er-is-waarheid.nl | Er is Waarheid | The website contains a quote from Johannes Hus from 1412, describing truth as a means of liberation from sin and death. It acknowledges the sacrifices made by martyrs for their faith in Jesus Christ, emphasizing the fundamental role of truth. The website is owned by ‘Er is Waarheid’ and created in 2025, powered by the same entity. | Philosophy → Ethics 598 | truth 74 | |