The Story of The Netherlands (2022)
The Story of the Netherlands tells the story of the country we live in, from the moment the first inhabitants settled there. Never before has our history, and how it has made us who we are today, been made tangible in this way. The project consists of a 10-part television series for NPO 1, with Daan Schuurmans as narrator.
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Episodes
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1. When two faiths share a pillow2024-01-31 · 49mDaan Schuurmans talks about the origins of the Orange dynasty. With the marriage of Count Engelbrecht of Nassau to the Dutch Johanna van Polanen, the German Nassau family set foot
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2. Out of sight out of mind2024-02-07 · 49mAfter the murder of William of Orange, the role of the Nassaus in the Netherlands seems to have ended. His inheritance sows division within the family and a battle erupts over who
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3. A dance for the throne2024-02-14 · 49mIn the 17th century, the Oranges were at the height of their power and prestige. One woman plays an important role in this: Amalia van Solms. This Orange Lady is committed to the s
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4. Of good name and fame2024-02-21 · 49mIn Friesland, the Nassau-Dietz family continued the Orange Line after the death of King-Stadholder William the Third. From Leeuwarden they try to match the name and fame of their O
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5. King of the world2024-02-28 · 49mDue to revolution and wars at the beginning of the 19th century, the Oranges fled and lost everything: the governorship, their possessions and even the Netherlands. But not their E
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6. King Gorilla2024-03-06 · 49mThe power of the Orange Kings slowly but surely crumbles in the nineteenth century. A new constitution gives parliament more power at the expense of the king. Much to the frustrati
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7. The monarchy in distress2024-03-13 · 49mThe Oranje-Nassau family consists of only two members: Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana. If Juliana does not provide offspring, the dynasty will cease to exist. The relief is
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8. In the name of Orange2024-03-20 · 49mThe Oranje-Nassau family has become an indispensable part of the Netherlands. For centuries they have played a significant role in our history, right at the center of power, in goo
Cast
Daan SchuurmansSelf - PresenterImages
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