The Fishy History of Dutch Herring
In the latter half of the 14th century, a series of technological developments as well as ripe social and economic conditions saw the foundations being laid for the future Dutch takeover of the northern European herring industry.
Q&A with Anna Enquist
De Thuiskomst/The Homecoming by bestselling Dutch author Anna Enquist was translated and published earlier this year. We have asked our members and newsletter subscribers what they wanted to ask Anna Enquist if they could ask her one question.
Feel the fire burning.
Wat als je je realiseert dat de ambities die je had, als een vuur gedoofd zijn? Je kijkt terug op een ambitieus leven en ziet jezelf ineens uitgeblust zitten op de bank. In hip en trendy New York nog wel. Een eerlijke blog over de fragiele balans tussen moederschap en carrière. Geschreven door onze eigen GM, Katherine Vos van Liempt
The Peninsula Hotel hosts Peter Riezebos
The Peninsula New York, a heritage Fifth Avenue property long affiliated with the international art world, will welcome renowned Dutch artist Peter Riezebos for a series of immersive and interactive events beginning November 8. The NLCLUB’s members are invited to join the celebratory reception on November 19th.
Interview met Thirsa van Til
Toen de grenzen van Amerika begin 2020 op slot gingen vanwege COVID-19, kwam Thirsa vast te zitten in Nederland. In deze maanden, waarin ze zonder werk noodgedwongen bij vrienden op de bank logeerde, ontstond het idee voor de podcast: Real Resilience, een ode aan mentale veerkracht.
Longing for the Netherlands, Stroopwafels, and the Real Thing
The things I took for granted in the Netherlands before I moved abroad include commuting by bicycle, an abundance of very old buildings, and fashionable raincoats. Something I never considered missing was the food.
NYC children “travel” to the Netherlands with Little Learning.
Each year Little Learning “travels” to one country a week and learn about the cultures through food, language, dance, traditional clothing, and indigenous animals.
On the book Forgotten Children; Malnourished and lonely towards Drenthe
In March 1945 two inland boats sail from the west of Holland to Hoogeveen. On board are 45 malnourished children from Reeuwijk. The dangerous journey was organized by dominee Pieter Warmenhoven.
Happy 65th birthday Nijntje
Lang zal ze leven. Hiep, hiep hoera. 65 years young, and growing stronger than ever. Nijntje, or Miffy as she’s called outside The Netherlands, has so far taught three generations imagination from as early on as 4 years.
