BONUS: Amsterdam 750 with Erik Schmitz from Amsterdam City Archive

On October 27, 1275, Count Floris V of Holland issued a toll exemption to the village of Amsterdam as compensation for damage caused by his troops. This document remains the oldest known written reference to Amsterdam and is kept in a dark depot in the Amsterdam City Archives. One of the curators and people responsible for keeping this document safe for the people of Amsterdam is Erik Schmitz. We had the privilege of speaking to him on October 28, 2024, as Amsterdam kicks off its 750th jubilee year. Our conversation spans from looking at the physical document itself, what it meant for Amsterdam's growth over the centuries and how its significance has changed in line with the development of the city itself. Do you want to know more about Flemish and Dutch history and culture? Visit Music clips provided by Storyblocks: "Jazz Bass And Drums Solo" by Volodymyr Piddubnyk "Minimal Documentary Background Music" by Volodymyr Piddubnyk "Lofi Jazz Beat (Paris Caf Version)" by The Turquoise Moon "Documentary Corporate Marimba Background Music" by Media-Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BONUS: Amsterdam 750 with Erik Schmitz from Amsterdam City Archive is an episode from History of the Netherlands by Republic of Amsterdam Radio.

This episode is 43:04 long.

This episode was published on Nov 11, 2024.

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