The Danube civilisation: many discoveries, unclear interpretation Was there an advanced civilisation along the Danube that can be considered the oldest in human history? Yes and no! Scientists don’t yet agree about this. But they do know one thing for sure: there was a civilisation, known today as the Danube Civilisation, which shaped the history of our region and which began back around 7000 BC.

Smiling and relaxed, Dutch farmer Jacob de Groot grips a pole and walks to the water's edge - chasing a thrill he first felt aged 10, vaulting across a canal.

Every summer, Dutch provinces from Friesland to Utrecht leap into "fierljeppen" season - a uniquely Dutch sport combining pole-vaulting, long jump and, when misjudged, unplanned swimming.

"This is really a typically Dutch sport," De Groot, holder since 2017 of the long jump record at 22.21 metres said

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I think I have experienced the best train seating in Europe outside of 1st class. The new seating in the ICE3neo over the German/Dutch border is the peak of what I have experienced so far on (European) trains. The fabric has a nice texture, it has 2! outlets per pair of seats and 3 armrests (Dutch trains should def. copy that!), the table is very stable and big enough to fit the large macbook exactly. There is an integrated holder for tablets and smartphones (whilst this is a bit low for looking at your smartphone for hours it is still pretty good and an understandable compromise for accommodating both). Of course the seats are adjustable without bothering the person behind you and there is a net as well as a coathanger at each seat. There is a small trash at every pair of seats.

The consistency is a good firmness that you only starts becoming a bit uncomfy after some hours of straight sitting.

Which trains in Europe do you think has the best seating?