A renowned art detective has recovered a treasure trove of documents from the Dutch East India Company (VOC), including early ships' logs and records of its trading and military operations in Europe, India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Latin America. The documents, which date back to the 17th century, provide a fascinating glimpse into the VOC's history and its impact on world trade and diplomacy. The archives were recovered after being stolen from the National Archives in The Hague in 2015, and their significance was confirmed by UNESCO, which has designated them as part of its "Memory of the World" documentary heritage collection.