An image of "The Martelaarsgracht in Amsterdam", created by Jan Van Der Heyden, c. 1670 (Oil on wood, 44 x 57,5 cm).

An image of "Dam Square, Amsterdam", created by Gerrit Adriaensz Berckheyde, c. 1680 (Oil on canvas, 40 x 49 cm).

An image of "Dutch Vessels on the Sea at Amsterdam", created by Ludolf Backhuysen, c. 1708 (Oil on canvas, 66 x 80 cm).

An image of "Tram Horses on Dam Square, Amsterdam", created by George Hendrik Breitner, c. 1894 (Watercolour on paper, 545 x 755 mm).

An image of "Bridge over the Singel near Paleisstraat in Amsterdam", created by George Hendrik Breitner, c. 1897 (Oil on canvas, 100 x 152 cm).

An image of "The Prinsengracht and the Noorderkerk at Amsterdam", created by Reiner Noomsz (Etching).

An image of "Amsterdam, the Nieuwezijds near the Bloemmarkt", created by Gerrit Adriaensz Berckheydez (Graphite, partially strengthened with pen and ink).

An image of "Amsterdam: Shipping on the Ij", created by Reiner Noomsz (Oil on canvas, 48 x 58 cm).

An image of "View of Amsterdam", created by Jacob Isaackszon Van Ruisdaelz (Oil on canvas, 52,5 x 43,5 cm).

An image of "Amsterdam: Street before Haarlem Tower", created by Jan Van Der Heydenz (Oil on oak, 34 x 41 cm).

An image of "Dam Square, Amsterdam", created by Gerrit Adriaensz Berckheydez (Oil on oak, 41 x 55,5 cm).

At this PBS site, read about the histories of eight African-American newspapers: The Chicago Defender, The California Eagle, The Afro-American, The Pittsburgh Courier, Amsterdam News, Atlanta Daily World, Freedom's Journal, and Norfolk...

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum is the largest museum of art and history in the Netherlands. Known for its collection of Dutch masters, the museum is home to twenty works by Rembrandt, including "The Night Watch." The museum's website gives...

Explore the European region and consider what makes a successful city and how effective is supranationalism? A video features Berlin and Amsterdam for urban development and then looks into the concept of supranationalism in the European...

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) in the world. The permanent collection includes over 200 paintings by Vincent van Gogh, 500 drawings, and more than 750 letters....

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) in the world. The permanent collection includes over 200 paintings by Vincent van Gogh, 500 drawings, and more than 750 letters....

Hired by the Dutch East India Company, Henry Hudson in 1609 explored the area around what is now New York City and the river that bears his name, to a point probably north of present-day Albany, New York. Subsequent Dutch voyages laid...

After a fairly detailed introduction of Dutch history, this site gives in-depth information about the founding of the colony of New Netherlands and the Dutch West India Company. It discusses the political, social, and economic aspects of...

A comprehensive site on the colonization of New Netherland by the Dutch. Find maps, pictures, and artifacts on this interesting tour.

Provides a detailed history of New Netherland. Looks at why it was founded, where settlers came from, how they reached there, why they came, their homes, occupations, possessions, diet, childhood, school, play, and what eventually...

An interesting and comprehensive essay on Adriaen Block, the development of New Netherlands, Dutch trade, and the impact of the Little Ice Age in Europe on fur trade in North America.

Read about the early history of New York City and a special day in May called Bird Day. Page contains images and hyperlinks to other resources, such as historical maps and documents.

The Utah Education Network provides a collection of lessons on teaching about Anne Frank and the Holocaust. Of various lengths for grades 3-12. Support materials are included.

Explore Dutch New York through this historical interactive map and learn what wildlife, landscape, and people lived there in 1609 compared with today. Click on 'Interactives' for additional resources, e.g., a 1626 letter from Peter...