1,370 search results for “cultural history” in the Student website
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History and change in Sign Language Phonology
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Willem van der Does sheds new light on the at times pitch-black history of psychiatry
Piercing through the skull with an ice pick, administering electric shocks without an anaesthetic, or applying leeches to the uterus: these may seem like medieval methods of torture, but they are in fact therapies used in medicine. Willem van der Does writes about all of them in his new book. ‘Physicians…
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their experiences: ‘The highlight of past year? New friendships and cultural exchanges.’
The academic year is drawing to a close, and summer is on the horizon. FGGA students are working hard to wrap everything up. We asked some of them to reflect on the past year and share their insights and tips for fellow students.
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Kerstin WinkingFaculty of Humanities
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Metje Postma
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Igor BoogFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Mehmet KentelFaculty of Humanities
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Kevin Horbach
Faculty of Humanities
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Julian Grob
Faculty of Humanities
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Rebecca WensmaFaculty of Humanities
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Jasper Krijns
Faculty of Humanities
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Pieter Slaman moved by the LUS Education Prize: ‘The most beautiful prize there is’
Interview with Pieter Slaman who received the LUS Education Prize. What makes the award so special to him and does he already know how he will use his prize money?
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Laura BertensFaculty of Humanities
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Toon KerkhoffFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Jelle BruningFaculty of Humanities
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anthropologist in a big company ‘it’s interesting to look at the internal culture of a business'’
With her background in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, Leonie Siepmans brings a unique perspective to the corporate world. Find out what an anthropologist does in a big company.
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‘Dear Aunt Olga’ exhibition on the ties between Suriname and the Netherlands
The Surinamese-Dutch language, Parbo Beer and, of course, football. The ‘Dear Aunt Olga’ (‘Lieve tante Olga’) exhibition focuses on the shared Surinamese-Dutch culture. Full of cheer and with life experience to spare, ‘icon’ Aunt Olga (95) leads visitors through a shared history and does not shy away…
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Comenius grant for more diverse ancient history: 'Especially in the first year of the bachelor, the impact of a project is great'
The History programme has been working for several years to make the curriculum more diverse and inclusive. With a Comenius grant, university lecturer Kim Beerden wants to take the next step.
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Antje WesselsFaculty of Humanities
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Leila DemarestFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Natalia DonnerFaculty of Humanities
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Dancing around the throne: networking in the time of King William I
Showing your face at dinners and parties at court: it was the way to get noticed by the king in William I's time. Joost Welten's latest book reveals how, during the reign of William I, the elite danced around his throne both literally and figuratively.
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What Schools Can Learn from Skate Culture - Anthropologist Sander Hölsgens on The Conversation
Anthropologist Sander Hölsgens explores how skateboarding philosophy can revolutionise education by embracing failure, fostering creativity, and building supportive learning communities. Read his research on The Conversation.
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workshop on adolescence and sexual maturity in historical and cross-cultural perspectives
When are you (sexually) mature? A KNAW grant will enable associate professor Rafal Matuszewski to organise an interdisciplinary workshop on this question.
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Royal honour for emeritus professor Willem Otterspeer
Emeritus professor Willem Otterspeer received a royal honour from mayor Henri Lenferink on Tuesday 20 September. The university historian was appointed Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
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Leiden archaeologists play a role in repatriating Central and South American heritage
On 3 September 2025, more than 30 archaeological objects were returned to Peru, Panama and Costa Rica. The objects come from a private collection belonging to the descendants of physician and amateur archaeologist Dr Hans Feriz. In her will, his daughter stipulated that the objects collected by her…
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Suzanne NaafsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Masoud KianiFaculty of Humanities
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Dominant style stifled innovation in 19th century seascapes
Long into the 19th century, seascapes were considered an expression of patriotism. Artists who painted in a 17th century style were valued more. This tradition stifled innovation in the genre, Cécile Bosman has concluded. She will defend her PhD thesis on 13 October.
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Fadly RahmanFaculty of Humanities
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Louie Buana
Faculty of Humanities
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Eline WestraFaculty of Humanities
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Suzan AbozyidFaculty of Humanities
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Kamila SmagulovaFaculty of Humanities
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Jasper DekkerFaculty of Humanities
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Floris de RuiterFaculty of Humanities
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Pratika DewiFaculty of Humanities
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Timo McGregorFaculty of Humanities
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Paul Beliën
Faculty of Humanities
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Henk Zoomers
Faculty of Humanities
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Marten van Harten
Faculty of Humanities
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Eddie Meijer
Faculty of Humanities
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Willem de VriesFaculty of Humanities
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Sulakshana de Mel
Faculty of Humanities
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Anouk Koenderink
Faculty of Humanities
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Julius van der Poel
Faculty of Humanities
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Amza AdamFaculty of Humanities
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Anne Hulzink