Amsterdam: Where Liberalism was born

Hidden in the cute canals and windmills of our city, Amsterdam hides the stories of how some of the most relevant political and philosophical ideas of the modern world were shaped. From the tolerance of the red light district to the first modern business practices of the VOC, Amsterdam has paved the way in modern thinking, influencing great powers throughout history, such as the American constitution. This unassuming little city was the seat of all economic and intellectual influence in the 17th century, and we’re going to explore today chronologically exactly how Amsterdam got there, and how it is relevant to us today. We cover the origins of names like Rembrandt, the VOC, the red light district, and Amsterdam’s occupation during the Second World War. Come along with me while we dig deeper, and surpass the surface level attractions the city distracts most with.