EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 8 MIN
The Dutch Peat Economy That Fueled the Golden Age
from The Story of the Netherlands: Trade, Empire, and Innovation — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode of The Story of the Netherlands, Lucas and Luna dig into the humble fuel that powered the Dutch Golden Age: peat. They explore the vast peat bogs of Drenthe, Friesland, and Holland, the canals built to transport 'turf,' and the environmental cost of mining this carbon-rich resource. Learn how peat fueled brick kilns, breweries, and homes, and how the Dutch Republic became the first economy to industrialize on fossil fuels. Along the way, they touch on the role of the Wisselbank, the VOC, and the polder mills that drained the bogs. A story of innovation, energy, and unintended consequences. #Netherlands #DutchHistory #PeatEconomy #Turf #DutchGoldenAge #FossilFuels #Drenthe #Friesland #Wisselbank #VOC #Poldermolen #IndustrialRevolution #EnergyHistory #EnvironmentalHistory #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #DutchTrade Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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