Leiden Arts in Society Blog

Medieval and Early Modern Studies

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 • 21-12-2018

Modern and Contemporary Studies

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 • 11-12-2018

Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Medieval ASMR?

Physical sensations were and important part of medieval religious experience. Can we compare this tot he sensations of ASMR?

Lieke Smits • 06-12-2018

Modern and Contemporary Studies

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 • 30-11-2018

Medieval and Early Modern Studies

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 • 25-11-2018

Medieval and Early Modern Studies

I, Mary of Guelders

Museum Het Valkhof in Nijmegen presents the exhibition 'I, Mary of Guelders'. Who was this 'Máxima of the fifteenth century'?

Lieke Smits • 15-11-2018

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Dutch Christmas: Morbid & Melancholic Music

Finding the Perfect Fit: Adult Toys for Trans Men

Medieval ASMR?

For practice or preaching: why do academics blog?

Strange Strophes: Rebellious Singing in Heynck’s Veranderlyk geval

I, Mary of Guelders