History

I make history fun again! ... and useful. The solution to the problem you have has already been found, you just don't know when and by whom. I do! I help your organization meet current challenges through a historical perspective. After...

'Ice cold adventure on the Zuiderzee' by Michiel van Straten is about a true Dutch survival drama. It is a reconstruction of a true survival story of three ice fishermen who set out from Durgerdam into the frozen Zuiderzee in 1849 and...

"The World Doesn't Exist" by Michiel van Straten is about remarkable attempts to map our world. Anyone who thought the world looks like it does on a world map will be surprised during this lecture. That world, in fact, does not exist. Of...

Koen & Anton musically take you back to the 50s and 60s! They make it a great show in which they use anecdotes, videos, musical performances and a little bit of music theory to paint a time picture of the musical 50s/60s in the US and the...

'Women from history' Well behaved women don't make history! .

Martin Koolhoven, a household name in the Dutch film world and Hollywood, takes you on a journey through the wonderful world of cinema. Using iconic films such as Terminator, Jaws and The Revenant, as well as his own beloved works...

"Han van Meegeren, the Master Forger, and the Six Vermeers" My lecture on Han van Meegeren, the brilliant master forger, has been enthusiastically received time and again in theaters, at corporations and at exclusive companies. It is a...

I discovered early on what insecurity means. My family survived two world wars and my mother struggled with war trauma throughout her life. Fear, stress and unpredictability were normal at home but it was there that I learned how deep...

Rob de Wijk is a well-known expert on international politics and security. He explains complex world affairs in a clear and understandable way, with sharp insights and humor. As a speaker, he provides depth, pace and commitment and keeps...

Heritage guide Peter talks about life in the closed prison village and UNESCO World Heritage Site Veenhuizen in Drenthe. Life in the Colonies of Weldadigheid and prisons are also discussed and a good and engaging story with no open doors .

With the musical performance "Into The Soul of The Blues," I bring the fascinating life story of the Blues. In words, images and music. The presentations are interactive and richly illustrated with numerous photos, original sound clips...

If history can teach us anything it is that humans have always been very diverse! Indeed, it is how humans climbed the evolutionary ladder! Frank Bouman van Veen can navigate the potentially complex waters of diversity and inclusion like...

Strategic decision-making under pressure Once upon a time ... there was a time when many Americans viewed their president as a dictator. However, Abraham Lincoln is now regarded by many as the greatest president in American history, but...

The love for recreation started for Gertjan at age 15 on a campsite in Hardenberg. Today his mission is to future-proof the sector by uniting three forces: genuine hospitality, compelling storytelling and smart technology. As a speaker and...

What can you expect during my lectures? * A fascinating exploration of the historical background of the camino. * Fascinating stories about the pilgrims and their spiritual journey. *Insights into local culture, art and architecture along...

Jan-Willem van den Akker is an inspiring speaker in the field of online marketing. He can also speak engagingly about pop history, pop music history and social media, .