Well-known to every Russian, the variety of cheese may actually have very little to do with this city in the western Netherlands. Nevertheless, Gouda got its name from him. In addition to cheese, this medium-sized town in South Holland boasts pipes and a beautiful 15th-century Town Hall. Although, to the credit of the city, it… Read More »
Prehistory From above all the younger Paleolithic and Mesolithic, a number of places with rich implements are known. Agriculture was introduced in the southwestern Netherlands with the band ceramic culture from Central Europe via Germany around 4000 BC. In the northeast (Drenthe), the funnel cup culture is characterized by rectangular megalithic tombs from about 2500… Read More »