Authentic Copies Reproductions cause discussions when they are placed next to with the original they have been derived from. However, not solely original artworks age but so do replicas. Can a reproduction become authentic and original one day? Liselore Tissen • January 31, 2019
Why Steve Bannon’s “American Dharma” might be dharma, or perhaps not In the new documentary "American Dharma" Steve Bannon calls his ideology ‘dharma’,but how much does this really have in common with Hindu dharma? Merel Oudshoorn • January 24, 2019 • 3 comments
A taste of the Early Modern period. Cooking and eating sixteenth and seventeenth century recipes. What happens when Early Modernists get together for drinks and snacks? Modern beverages and food just won’t do… Sophia Hendrikx and Tim Vergeer • January 17, 2019
Switching the academy for the Academy How can academics benefit from listening to artists and professionals? Matthew writes about attending an intersectoral conference. Matthew Payne • January 10, 2019 • 1 comment
Dutch Christmas: Morbid & Melancholic Music In this blog post, Tim prepares for Christmas Eve in his own special way by listening to the Christmas Carol 'O Kerstnacht, schooner dan de dagen', written by Joost van den Vondel in 1637. Tim Vergeer • December 21, 2018
Finding the Perfect Fit: Adult Toys for Trans Men Looi visited a launch of adult toys for trans men and takes this opportunity to talk about the importance of self-representation for sexual communities. Looi van Kessel • December 11, 2018
Medieval ASMR? Physical sensations were and important part of medieval religious experience. Can we compare this tot he sensations of ASMR? Lieke Smits • December 06, 2018
For practice or preaching: why do academics blog? Blogposts can be published quickly, linking to current events and other media. They're a means to engage in an ongoing discourse, and to practice your writing (and they get read more than articles). Let's explore the many reasons why academics should blog! Fleur Praal • November 30, 2018 • 1 comment
Strange Strophes: Rebellious Singing in Heynck’s Veranderlyk geval In this blog post, Tim Vergeer tries to discover the melody of one of the songs in Veranderlyk geval, which was the most popular adaptation of a Spanish play in the Dutch Republic. Tim Vergeer • November 25, 2018
