You’re never too old to learn! Whether you’re new to the country, or have lived here a while, it’s possible you don’t know much about the history of the Netherlands. Considering the size of the country, it isn’t surprising that its history isn’t covered by lessons in school for kids living outside of the Netherlands - but that doesn’t mean it isn’t interesting or worth learning about!

The animated history of the Netherlands 

There are hundreds of years to cover, but why not start with the key points. You might have heard about the Dutch Golden Age, and you likely know that much of the country was built on reclaimed land, but expand your knowledge with this fun little animation outlining the major events in the history of the Netherlands. 

Did the video teach you anything new? What’s your favourite fun fact about Dutch history? Why not share it in the comments below!