In the early 17th century, the Dutch established the vibrant city of New Amsterdam at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, serving as the colonial epicenter of New Netherland. What began as a trading factory around Fort Amsterdam evolved into a bustling settlement, strategically positioned to safeguard the Dutch West India Company's fur trade operations along the North River … [Read more...] about New York When It Was New Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Airport Introduced A Fly Target In Urinals To Reduce Spillage And It Actually Worked
In the early 1990s, the cleaning manager at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport was trying to find a solution to a common problem: urinal spillage. Urine spills were not only unsightly, but they also created a slippery and dangerous hazard for passengers. The cleaning manager, Aad Kieboom, tried a number of different solutions, including placing signs above the urinals and even … [Read more...] about Amsterdam Airport Introduced A Fly Target In Urinals To Reduce Spillage And It Actually Worked
New York When It Was New Amsterdam: A Tale of Colonial Transformation
Step back in time to the 17th century, when the bustling metropolis of New York was nothing but a nascent settlement known as New Amsterdam. Established by the Dutch at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, New Amsterdam served as the hub of colonial government for the region known as New Netherland. What began as a trading factory gradually evolved into a thriving settlement … [Read more...] about New York When It Was New Amsterdam: A Tale of Colonial Transformation
Photos/Timelapse of Record-Breaking ‘Sail Amsterdam’ Will Make You Want to Attend This Year’s Event
The greatest nautical spectacle in the world is SAIL Amsterdam, held every 5 years in the capital of The Netherlands. Since its first edition in 1975, SAIL Amsterdam has grown to become the largest public event in the Netherlands and the largest free nautical event in the world. Every five years, in excess of 600 ships navigate along the North Sea Canal before mooring in and … [Read more...] about Photos/Timelapse of Record-Breaking ‘Sail Amsterdam’ Will Make You Want to Attend This Year’s Event