807 volunteer millers effortlessly set a world record this morning. With an “excellent grinding wind” they all turned their mills simultaneously from 11:00 to 12:00. Even abroad, 29 volunteer millers participated, as far away as New Zealand (even though it was already late in the evening there). This morning’s world record attempt was primarily intended … Read more
Leo Blokhuis travels through 400 years of history in the series In the Wake of the Mayflower to arrive at today’s current events. In a country struggling more than ever with its past, Leo Blokhuis examines how the genesis of the U.S. is viewed today and explores what the Dutch influences have been. The ancient … Read more
What exactly is the difference between Holland and the Netherlands? We, and people from other countries, call our country the Netherlands. But foreigners call our country often Holland. We also have two provinces called Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland. How is this connected or is there no connection? In any case, it doesn’t make it any easier. … Read more
In this article we let you know how wooden clogs are made. After careful inspection by the clog maker, the wood is selected. The tree sap must have disappeared which reduces the chance of shrinkage cracks. The sawn block is made wet so that it can be turned by machine. This is to prevent cracking. … Read more
