This year in the Netherlands we are reflecting on the flood of 1953 (Watersnoodramp). Even though it is now 70 years ago, this disaster is still written in the memory of many and still evokes many emotions. The flood had a major impact on the country, then and still today. It is therefore not surprising Read more…
After almost one and a half year we finally had the opportunity last week to meet fellow genealogists again. The last time we attended a genealogy event was in February 2020 when we visited Salt Lake City for RootsTech. Cruise The reason why two of them – Angie and Kyle – were in Europe was Read more…
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is one of the most visited museums of the Netherlands. It is famous for Rembrandt’s painting De Nachtwacht (The Night Watch), Vermeer’s Melkmeisje (Milk Maid) and Pieneman’s De Slag bij Waterloo (The Battle of Waterloo). Digital Collection Every genealogist who has Dutch ancestors should visit the Rijksmuseum online. Not only because Read more…