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- Guided by political conviction and social consciousness architect Han van Loghem travelled to Siberia in the mid 1920s. The Soviet Union was in need of specialists to help design and construct entirely new cities in the Urals and Siberia, which were to become important mining and metallurgical centres. Filled with ideals and desire for adventures modern architects from West Europa left for the future workers' paradise. 'Building amidst solitude' reveals how for van Loghem the journey to Siberia was also a quest for personal and professional fulfilment, which in the Netherlands he felt he lacked. Van Loghem's personal quest had its repercussions on his marriage and his wife Berthe Neumeijer, who initially planned to stay in the Netherlands, followed him to Siberia in an attempt to save their marriage. The text is entirely based on letters, lectures and a manuscript by Han van Loghem and Berthe Neumeijer. The image consists of archival footage and photos, mainly from Russian archives.
- He is one of the most interesting figures in Dutch political history: Pieter Jelles Troelstra (1860-1930). Frisian folk hero, poet, enthusiastic parliamentarian, but above all founder of social democracy in the Netherlands. In 1918, however, he made a crucial error of judgment: gripped by the revolutionary élan then prevailing in Europe, he proclaimed the revolution in the Netherlands as well.
- Pim Fortuyn (1948-2002) shook the political Netherlands to its foundations at the beginning of this century. His criticism of the multicultural society and his inimitable way of debating made him an icon. When he is murdered, the Netherlands is on fire. What is his legacy?
- The Dutch Republic becomes a world power in the seventeenth century. Not only thanks to the typical commercial spirit, but also through robbery and war. A small elite gets rich by exploiting others in the black pages of this Golden Age.
- In Paris, Philip and journalist Jacqueline Wesselius visit the sites of the student uprising of May 1968. On the Domplein in Utrecht, John Panders still proudly talks about his hard protest actions. Philip walks with Wouter van Dieren through the Amsterdam Jordaan, which would no longer have existed without his protest.
- Willem III reluctantly becomes king but has no real power. After his reign the royal popularity is at a low point and there is no heir. Waldemar examines Willem III while Eelco investigates the resistance against the Royal Family.
- Lodewijk Napoleon gave the Netherlands its identity and set up many important institutions. Hans Goedkoop examines the ambitions plans and silent departure of the Netherlands' first king.
- In a time when women are not permitted to work for money and are expected to obey their husbands and stay at home, Betsy Perk stands up for women's rights. Hans Goedkoop chronicles the life of this remarkable woman and her ideals.
- At the end of the 19th century Enschede is one of the largest textile-producing cities in the world. Hans Goedkoop investigates the working conditions of the weavers and the roles the Van Heek and Stork families played in this industry.
- Hans Goedkoop chronicles the life of Abraham Kuyper, founder of his own newspaper, university and political party. His influence is still visible today in the Dutch society, and even in the United States.
- At the end of the 19th century some people question if the industrial revolution has really brought progress. Hans Goedkoop examines the life of author Frederik van Eeden and his quest for a peaceful, simpler existence.
- Treasure hunting has captured our imaginations for centuries. Draining the oceans reveals the richest wrecks ever found, from the coast of England to the Florida Keys.