World Obesity Day on March 4, 2026
March 4 is World Obesity Day. On this day, the world reflects on obesity to raise awareness of this chronic disease, as well as its causes and necessary measures to address and prevent it. What...
USA
Koning Winter: Let It Snow! (deel 6)
Snowstorm brings public life in New York and other eastern US states to a standstill. Tens of thousands of households are required to stay home and are unable to travel. There is also no power. In some places, about 30 to 60...
The four forms of the goldfinch
We cannot imagine life without birds. They are a symbol of freedom, beauty, and love. But birds are also pets, food, or hunting trophies. In the exhibition BIRDS - Curated by The Goldfinch & Simon Schama, we ask ourselves...
Minnesota: North Star State
By now, you know Minnesota and Minneapolis because of the intervention of ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement). But do you know the State of Minnesota? Minnesota is one of the fifty states of the USA. The standard abbreviation for the 'North Star State', as the...
At home at Ter Borch in Zwolle
Last chance to see the exhibition 'Home at Ter Borch' at Museum de Fundatie in Zwolle on February 1, 2026. The exhibition, in collaboration with the Rijksmuseum, tells the story of the workings of the 'atelier' of the Zwolle... for the first time.
Koning Winter: Let It Snow! (deel 3)
The Gulf Stream (part of the AMOC) could weaken significantly or stall as early as around 2050-2060 due to climate change and melting polar ice. This tipping point is imminent due to an increase in freshwater in the North Atlantic Ocean. The consequences are drastic cooling in Western Europe, faster sea level rise, and...
Love takes wings on new USA postage stamp
On January 13, USPS issued a new 'LOVE' stamp. The stamps feature four charming images of stylized birds in a colorful world where hearts – just like love itself – appear in sweet and surprising ways. Collect...
50 years of Jaws (1975): sharks attack
In 2025, it was 50 years since the film Jaws premiered in cinemas. The film had an unexpectedly major impact: the image of the shark as a man-killer. The film is held responsible worldwide for the many fearful stereotypes...
875th stamp blog: Supplementary stamps USA
We have a tradition of low-value supplementary stamps, such as the 2, 3, 5, and 10 euro cent numeral stamps. Do you still use them, or is it no longer necessary due to the '1', '2', and 'INT' value stamps? The USA also has low-value stamps...
Naarden turns blue
This year, Naarden the Art Fair (from January 22 to 25, 2026) embraces the color that has inspired artists for centuries: BLUE. Like a thread running through art history, blue returns time and again – versatile, recognizable, mysterious. From...
150 jaar Colorado: The Centennial State
USPS commemorates the 150th anniversary of Colorado's accession to the United States with the issuance of a special stamp, the so-called 'Colorado Statehood' stamp, featuring a photograph of Jagged Mountain taken by nature photographer John Fielder. The 38th state, known...
America honors Muhammad Ali with 'Forever' stamps
Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay (1942 – 2016), nicknamed The Greatest and Louisville Lip, was an American boxer. Ali was named Sportsman of the Century by the sports magazine Sports Illustrated. He became world heavyweight champion three times...
Monroe-doctrine versus Trump-doctrine
In 1823, with the Monroe Doctrine, the United States made it clear that European interference in America was no longer accepted. What exactly did this political principle entail, and what purpose did it serve within American foreign policy? Is there a difference with...
Koning Winter: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Finally, real wintertime. It's just a shame it didn't start during Christmas and the Christmas holidays. Many children have never seen snow. Are you enjoying the snow, or is it actually bothering you because you had to wait for hours at Schiphol? ...
Christmas Traditions: Christmas Plants
Do you have Christmas plants in your home, or did you receive Christmas plants as a Christmas gift, for example on your birthday in December? There are many types of Christmas plants suitable for making your living room cozy, such as amaryllis, holly, mistletoe, skimmia, and poinsettia. Do you know how...
First Superman comic book (1939) auctioned for 8 million euros
The three brothers stumbled upon six comic books by chance while clearing out their late mother's attic last Christmas. One of those comic books was the first issue of Superman (#1) from 1939. The copy...
