dutch merchant, maritime legacy, the netherlands, trade route, willem barentsz
As we face the ethical dilemmas of the 21st century, it may sometimes seem that honesty has taken a back seat to personal gain. However, tales of unwavering integrity, like that of the 16th-century Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz, are poignant reminders of the determination, even in life-threatening circumstances. The voyages of Barentsz: A quest for ...
Windmills are known worldwide as an iconic symbol of Dutch culture. Some 1,200 historic wind and watermills survive today, most of which are gristmills or polder mills. Several Dutch villages are known for their concentration of these structures, including Kinderdijk, Zaanse Schans, and Schiedam, home to the tallest windmill in the world. Those exploring the ...
Air pollution is one of the major challenges facing urban areas. To deal with this issue, many countries have started promoting bicycles for short-distance transportation. In Germany, the government is constructing a 62-mile-long highway, called RS1, exclusively for cyclists. Bike highway “The bicycle highway looks like a traditional road, with passing lanes, overpasses, underpasses ...