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fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Russell Shorto emphasizes the Dutch influence in shaping modern New York despite the English takeover in 1664.
Mayumi Inaba's memoir illustrates the deep emotional bond between humans and their pets through the story of her cat, Mii.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

In plain sight': How The Hague museum was secret hideout from Nazi forced labour

The Mauritshuis museum in The Hague served as a hiding place during WWII for those evading forced labour under the Nazi regime.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
4 months ago

Netherlands culture ministry blocks overseas sale of gold ring

The Netherlands has blocked the export of a unique medieval gold ring of significant historical value, allowing local buyers a chance to acquire it.
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