A.J.F. van Laer, though little known outside New Netherland scholarship, laid the foundation for modern study of the colony. His meticulous translations of 17th-century Dutch records remain essential, shaping the work that continues through today’s New Netherland Project.
The School Master, by Dutch painter Adriaen van Ostade, 1662 Students of all ages shared the same classroom and were taught by the same master....
Gary Vermeer was an American entrepreneur who founded Vermeer Manufacturing in Pella, Iowa, in 1948. His innovations in agricultural machinery helped transform modern farming equipment and built a global manufacturing company.
A collection of essays by the Keeper of Manuscripts at the New York State Library early in the 20th Century, edited by Dr. Gehring.
How Jan van Riebeeck’s 1652 landing at the Cape laid the foundation for Cape Town, shaping South Africa’s history, culture, and language.
Many items in colonial households served multiple purposes. For example, a wooden chest could be used for storage, as a table, a bed, or as...
Willem Verhulst was the second director of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, serving in 1625–1626. He oversaw early settlement efforts on Manhattan before being replaced by Peter Minuit.
Most of us have heard of Ferdinand Magellan and Francis Drake—early explorers who sailed around the world. One was Portuguese, the other English. But what about Olivier van Noort? Between 1598 and 1601, van Noort became the first Dutchman to complete a circumnavigation of the globe.
Wampum+ Known as wampum or sewant, these shell beads were so highly valued by Indians that they took the place of currency. Rather than silver...
Paul Verhoeven is a Dutch filmmaker known for directing influential films such as RoboCop, Total Recall, and Basic Instinct. His work blends science fiction, satire, and social commentary.
