Name: The Iron Century
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Hans Goedkoop

45 min

S1 · E1 · Apr 3, 2015

De allereerste koning Episode 1

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.

45 min

S1 · E2 · Apr 10, 2015

A Powerfull Widow Episode 2

The Netherlands under the reign of King Willem I was a period of investments but also of financial troubles. Hans Goedkoop discovers how one rich and influential widow, Johanna Borski, kept the country from going bankrupt.

45 min

S1 · E3 · Apr 17, 2015

Land without paupers Episode 3

In the 19th century, the class society was still a major fact, yet pioneers of equal opportunities dreamed of a better society and some took action. With royal assent, private Dutch initiative bought cheap land in Drenthe province to establish vagrant colonies, where lower class dropouts got another chance. Initially it was all hopeful, optimistic and liberal for its time, but soon the project got into trouble as funds ran out, many of the (in)voluntary recruits -often dumped opportunistically from cities- failed to live up to expectations and a paternalistic regime

45 min

S1 · E4 · Apr 24, 2015

Poor plot, rich man Episode 4

The story of W.A. Scholten and how he turned his potato flour factory in the province of Groningen into the Netherlands' first industrial multinational company.

45 min

S1 · E5 · May 1, 2015

Women forwards Episode 5

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.

45 min

S1 · E6 · May 8, 2015

The secret of Rotterdam Episode 6

Hans Goedkoop investigates the developments of the Rotterdam harbor in the 19th century and the involvement of Jewish tycoon Lodewijk Pincoffs and socialite banker M. Mees.

45 min

S1 · E7 · May 15, 2015

Amsterdam, a rotten town Episode 7

In the early 19th century Amsterdam was a poor and filthy city. Doctor Samuel Sarphati could no longer bear to see his patients die and devised ambitious plans to clean up the city and give Amsterdam style and grandeur.

45 min

S1 · E8 · May 22, 2015

An odd church down the street Episode 8

After years of oppression catholicism is on the rise in the 19th century. Hans Goedkoop examines the life and work of architect Pierre Cuypers and his important role in this catholic movement.

45 min

S1 · E9 · May 29, 2015

Twente on steam Episode 9

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.

45 min

S1 · E10 · Jun 5, 2015

A new world Episode 10

In the late 19th century theoretic physicist Hendrik Lorentz and paleontologist Eugène Dubois made important scientific discoveries. Hans Goedkoop discovers how Lorentz won a Nobel Prize and achieved fame, while Dubois fell into oblivion.

45 min

S1 · E11 · Jun 12, 2015

Abraham the great Episode 11

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.

45 min

S1 · E12 · Jun 19, 2015

To war! Episode 12

Hans Goedkoop visits the former Dutch West Indies, where he investigates the Aceh War and the roles of Dutch general Van Heutsz and local rebellion leader Teuku Umar.

45 min

S1 · E13 · Jun 26, 2015

The iron cage Episode 13

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.

The Iron Century

Season 1

De allereerste koning Episode 1

A Powerfull Widow Episode 2

Land without paupers Episode 3

Poor plot, rich man Episode 4

Women forwards Episode 5

The secret of Rotterdam Episode 6

Amsterdam, a rotten town Episode 7

An odd church down the street Episode 8

Twente on steam Episode 9

A new world Episode 10

Abraham the great Episode 11

To war! Episode 12

The iron cage Episode 13

Cast

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The Iron Century

Season 1

De allereerste koning Episode 1

A Powerfull Widow Episode 2

Land without paupers Episode 3

Poor plot, rich man Episode 4

Women forwards Episode 5

The secret of Rotterdam Episode 6

Amsterdam, a rotten town Episode 7

An odd church down the street Episode 8

Twente on steam Episode 9

A new world Episode 10

Abraham the great Episode 11

To war! Episode 12

The iron cage Episode 13

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