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Medieval and Early Modern Studies

The many meanings of reading (1). Sonority

The term 'to read' is used for a myriad of activities. In this series, I will explore the different uses of the word in the context of book history. Today's post: silent vs oral reading.

Modern and Contemporary Studies

Archeologies of the Face

Modern and Contemporary Studies

Anke Bangma: “Renewal can also be found in reinterpreting the historical."

In this post, Anke Bangma tells the LUCAS blog about strategical approaches she has undertaken toward the inclusion of contemporary Indonesian art within the national collection of The Netherlands.

Classics and Classical Civilisation

The Emperor’s New Laws

Research has a habit of catching up with you everywhere and anywhere.

Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Medieval Mindfulness

There are some striking similarities between medieval devotional practices and modern mindfulness exercises, especially with regard to the role of the body in meditation.

Modern and Contemporary Studies

We love what we see, so make the humanities count

While LUCAS can be proud that prof. Ineke Sluiter stars in a current six-part Dutch documentary on academia, the fact that she is the only humanities scholar among twelve interviewees is cause for worry...