At the end of the 14 th century there were two types of mill in the Netherlands: the post mill, which was a ground winder, ...

A wintry gust of wind raises hopes that the giant sails of a centuries-old windmill near Amsterdam will start turning. On the ...

In the Netherlands, traditional windmill milling is witnessing a resurgence. With 110 newly qualified millers, these historic structures continue to drain lowlands and grind grains. As part of the ...

These iconic windmills overlooking Little Venice date back to the 16th century, when islanders used wind power to grind grain. There are six windmills on this site, and while they are no longer ...