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13 July 2018
The Emancipation of Biblical Philology in the Dutch Republic, 1590-1670
It argues that the erosion of universal scriptural authority was caused by a humanistic philology which originated in the 16th century.
Babylon Berlin
23 March 2018
Jochen Hung in The Washington Post: 'Babylon Berlin' and the myth of the Weimar Republic
Stereotypes of Weimar Germany keep us from learning the right lessons: anti-democratic forces do not always come in reactionary guises, writes Jochen Hung.
A woman is reading, the chambermaid brings tea, 1775 by Pehr Hilleström
21 February 2018
Large research project on 18th-20th Century reading practices and experiences in Europe receives funding
READ-IT: READING EUROPE ADVANCED DATA INVESTIGATION TOOL combines interdisciplinary expertise of several institutions across Europe.
Mata Hari (1910) - Bron: Wikimedia Commons
12 February 2018
Documentary sheds new light on Mata Hari
To understand the many aspects of Mata Hari’s life, the filmmakers spoke with a variety of experts including Dr Marijke Huisman (Cultural History).
Dr. Willemijn Ruberg
27 November 2017
Willemijn Ruberg receives 2 million euros for research into history of forensic science in Europe
The Consolidator Grant will allow Willemijn Ruberg to set up her own team of researchers and study the history of forensic medicine and psychiatry.

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Utrecht Seminar for Cultural History

The Utrecht Seminar for Cultural History takes place fortnightly on Thursdays. Each meeting will be announced ca 1 week in advance on this webpage. Download the 2016-2017 schedule (pdf).

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