Resistance during World War II
Many stories about the Second World War have not been told, or not told often enough. Like the story of the resistance against the Germans
The Haagse Façade Animal
I would like to introduce you to a special animal species: the façade animal of The Hague. This animal was not discussed during the biology
Saint George
April 23 is the saint’s day of Saint George. He is usually depicted heroically busy defeating a dragon. Standing in the stirrups, he spears the
Thorbecke wants it
Several times a week I cross the Haagse Thorbeckelaan, a beautiful avenue that borders my neighbourhood, the Vruchtenbuurt. Having recently read the interesting biography ‘Thorbecke
Province of Zuid-Holland
When I was in school I wrote my name on every fresh notebook. And often also a series of “addresses”: the place where I lived,
Art Deco Movie Theatres
My maternal grandmother absolutely loved movies. And she let us, her grandchildren, share in that love. She took us to classic film musicals like The
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