21K views · 328 reactions | A field of tulips and a windmill at the Dutch Keukenhof park – it makes for an enchanting combination. Do you like tulips?#dweuromaxx | DW Euromaxx | Facebook

What do you think of this incredible windmill & home in the Netherlands built in 1738? 🇳🇱 These windmills were designed & built in the 1700s as a solution to pump out water from the Netherlands (most of which is below sea level) & claim back flooded land. Through the use of these windmills & strategically designed canals, the Dutch have been able to divert water upstream out of their "flood zones" & into rivers that run into the sea. Inside, the windmill features 3 levels, with the kitchen/liv

1.1K reactions · 15 comments | How Dutch Windmills Changed the World Did you know a Dutch invention powered global trade? Discover how windmills revolutionized shipbuilding! #DutchHistory #Innovation #Windmill #Shipbuilding #Maritime #Netherlands #History | The Dutch Archeologist | Facebook