The landscape of Groningen has been shaped by the Second World War in more ways than one could imagine. Culturally, almost a quarter of the city center was lost, while the physical heart of Groningen was bombed to pieces. What has now blossomed once again into the vibrant center of the city has had to… Read more

The island of Schiermonnikoog has quite the history when it comes to the ownership of the island. Throughout the years the island has been owned by monks, the States of Friesland, several citizens, it has been confiscated by the Dutch state and there has been a debate about the border and of which province the… Read more