Birds in Haarlem
If you visit Haarlem for a 'day out' and you haven't seen the Teylers Museum, then you haven't seen Haarlem. The 'Vogelpracht' exhibition is on view until May 29, 2022. Says 'The Birds of America' by John...
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60 jaar Rolling Stones (1962 – 2022): It’s Only Rock ’n Roll (But I Like It)
Following stamps of The Beatles (2007), Pink Floyd (2016), and Queen (2020), Royal Mail is releasing stamps of The Rolling Stones on January 20, 2022. If you want to buy everything from this expectedly popular issue, you will have to dig deep into...
Leiden cloth was traded for slaves
During a city walk across the Leiden market, I was approached by a young African man who was selling shirts there. “Sir,” he said, “do you know if slaves were traded on this bridge in the past? If so, I am going here...”
Suriname on the Amstel in the Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam
In 2020, Suriname celebrates 45 years of independence. In a spectacular setting during this exhibition at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam (until March 1, 2020), you journey through the country and its history. Over 300 objects are presented: archaeological...
