Erik Engheim·Oct 5An Empire Built on Peat, Canals and WindmillsHow could the Dutch Republic be the richest country in the world in the 1600s without a lot of valuable resources?
Richard Morets·Aug 24The Sanctuary of Mind and MotionStatecraft, Science, and the Living Legacy of Constantijn and Christiaan Huygens at Hofwijck
William P Fleming, MD·Jan 3Coming Down the Stairs from RembrandtA Gentleman of Amsterdam Recounts a Costly Commission, a Master’s Grief, and a Consoling Supper of Wine and Cheese
Didem Alparslan·Sep 23, 2025The Art Market’s Hidden Story: How Dutch Merchants Invented the Modern Art WorldHow 17th-century Dutch innovation shaped today’s $67.8 billion art market, from Instagram art sales to NFTs
Marcell Bárdos·May 3, 2025Scenes from the Cradle of CapitalThe magic of film lies in its dissolution of temporality.
InLessons from HistorybyMichael Koetsier·Apr 7, 2025A Silver Lining for Small Businesses During These Troubled Times — A Historical LessonIronically, history suggests that these times may turn out to be an unexpected boom for small businesses.
Michael Koetsier·Jun 29, 2023Michiel De Ruyter: A Hero for Dire TimesA review of the movie Admiral and why you should watch it.
Anna Hernández-Buces·May 10, 2023100 Books Challenge: The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton ReviewBefore I get into this book review, you should know something, Readers:
