Cornelis Drebbel and the Invention of the Submarine October 18, 2022Alkmaar native Cornelis Drebbel (1573-1633) invented the first functional submarine in 1620.
Royal Dutch Gazelle October 15, 2022The oldest and most famous Dutch bicicyle manufacturer is Royal Dutch Gazelle, which was founded in 1892.
Herman Boerhaave (1668-1738) - Father of the University Hospital October 10, 2022The teaching of medical students in a clinical setting was pioneered by Voorburg native Herman Boerhaave.
Cricketer Dik Abed (1944-2018) October 8, 2022Dik Abed captained the Dutch National Cricket team, despite having vowed never to visit the Netherlands.
Dejima Trading Post October 5, 2022From the mid-17th century the Dutch were the only Europeans allowed to trade in Japan. The visiting Dutch were forced to stay on Dejima, an island in the Bay of Nagasaki.
The Bintje Potato October 4, 2022One of the most successful potatoes of all time is a Dutch breed named Bintje.
