settling along the Hudson River in 1624. They established the colony of New Amsterdam on the island of Manhattan. When the British took control of the area in 1664, they renamed it New York ...

New York City, often called “The Big Apple,” is a city that pulsates with energy and excitement. Known for its towering skyscrapers, diverse culture, iconic landmarks, and vibrant arts scene ...

Getty Images According to historian Russell Shorto, the founding of New Amsterdam 400 years ago is ... where the Dutch landed in 1624 before permanently settling in southern Manhattan soon after.

Connecticut and New Jersey. Slave labour was instrumental in the rise of Nieuw-Amsterdam and Nieuw-Nederland. The first African slaves arrived in 1624 and were used as labourers on farms to construct ...

It is Landing Day, the 370th anniversary of the arrival of 23 Jews at New Amsterdam, which would become New York City, which ...

A set of low-rise buildings on Amsterdam that once housed the Mermaid Inn, Sirenetta, and a corner bodega could soon face ...

Now, a new exhibition in Amsterdam examines the Holocaust through the lens of these material losses. Titled “Looted,” the show is organized by the Jewish Cultural Quarter and the Rijksmuseum.

The best time to visit Amsterdam is between April and May or September and November – right before or directly after the summertime high tourist season. You'll contend with fewer tourists ...

Bas Boris Visser, the firm's global head of innovation, had served as Amsterdam managing partner ... another big loss last week. Prominent New York partner Christopher J. Morvillo was among ...

09/17/2024 September 17, 2024 Amsterdam is groaning under the strain of hosting around 22 million annual overnight visitors. What are the Dutch doing to get tourism under control?