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The Dutch Windmill: How a Machine Powered a Golden Age

5 min•14 juni 2026

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Dutch windmill beyond the postcard image. They dive into how the polder mill (wipmolen) transformed water management, the industrial windmills that powered sawmills and spice grinding, and the ingenious engineering of the smock mill. Learn about the miller's role in the local community, the impact of the steam engine on windmill decline, and how the Molen de Valk in Leiden preserves this heritage. Specific names include Cornelis Corneliszoon van Uitgeest (sawmill patent), the Beemster Polder, and the drainage mills of Kinderdijk.

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