1,433 search results for “the en culture van de world” in the Library website
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Peter LiebregtsFaculty of Humanities
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Olga van MarionFaculty of Humanities
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Randal SheppardFaculty of Humanities
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Felix AmekaFaculty of Humanities
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Natalia DonnerFaculty of Humanities
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Discover 450 years of parades at Museum De Lakenhal
The exhibition Leiden celebrates – 450 years of parades at Museum De Lakenhal shows how parades and society have changed through the centuries. Alumnus and historian Danielle van Goethem worked on the exhibition. She gives a preview.
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Exhibition on art, culture and architecture along the Silk Road
Ornately decorated head pieces and jewellery, images of imposing mosques and photos of local people. The 'Splendours of the Silk Roads' exhibition depicts life and different cultures along this important trade route.
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Anna-Alexandra MarholdFaculty of Law
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Arno KnobbeFaculty of Science
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Nur AhmadFaculty of Humanities
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James Bond, the cultural phenomenon - a reading list
With the creation of James Bond, author Ian Fleming laid the foundation for a sprawling media franchise. Since the first novel appeared in 1953, Bond has appeared in books, movies, comic strips, video games and countless other media. On September 30, the twenty-fifth instalment of the film series, 'No…
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Morgan RousselFaculty of Archaeology
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Carel SmithFaculty of Law
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Jacqueline HylkemaFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Elizabeth Rodriguez EstradaFaculty of Archaeology
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Marijke KlokkeFaculty of Humanities
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Inocêncio Joao Raul ZandamelaFaculty of Humanities
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Laurie Kalb CosmoFaculty of Humanities
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Universitaire Bibliotheken Leiden uitgebreid met verschillende graphic novels en (kranten)strips
Comic books and graphic novels are more important than ever in the Leiden University curriculum. That is why Leiden University Libraries (UBL) is currently working on expansion of its collections in this field. Yasco Horsman, University Lecturer at LUCAS, explains why this expansion is necessary and…
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Maikel KuijpersFaculty of Archaeology
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Diederik SmitFaculty of Humanities
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Wouter van BeekAfrican Studies Centre
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Bareez MajidFaculty of Humanities
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Liesbeth MinnaardFaculty of Humanities
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Gerlov van EngelenhovenFaculty of Humanities
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Mayke KaagAfrican Studies Centre
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UN World Philosophy Day - a reading list
Today is World Philosophy Day. We asked three staff members from the Leiden Institute for Philosophy to name three of their favourite works from the Leiden University Library (UBL) collections. What is: the best introduction to philosophy, the best philosophical work published in the last few years…
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Annelou van GijnFaculty of Archaeology
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Rick HoningsFaculty of Humanities
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Death of former Librarian Jacques van Gent
Jacques J. M. van Gent (8 June 1932 - 26 March 2021) was director of Leiden University Library from 1983 to 1993. He was librarian in a time of transition and, as director, was able to benefit from the new library building on the Witte Singel. Van Gent was a very different kind of manager from his predecessor,…
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Tessa van BuchemFaculty of Law
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Martina Revello LamiFaculty of Archaeology
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Elena PaskalevaFaculty of Humanities
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Mark DriessenFaculty of Archaeology
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Did Rembrandt paint Leiden Professor van Schooten?
Leiden Professor of Maths Frans van Schooten Jnr. (1615-1660) and his wife Margrieta were painted by Rembrandt. This is the claim made by mathematician and art historian Johan Zwakenberg in his recently published article in the 2018 Leiden Yearbook. Leiden art historians are not completely convinced…
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Monique van den DriesFaculty of Archaeology
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Exhibition on Anton de Kom’s second life, which began in Leiden
Few people would associate the name Anton de Kom with Leiden. Yet the Surinamese freedom fighter is the subject of an exhibition at Museum De Lakenhal.
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Angus MolFaculty of Humanities
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Sara PetrollinoFaculty of Humanities
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Tessa VerhoefFaculty of Science
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Ivo SmitsFaculty of Humanities
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Marina TerkourafiFaculty of Humanities
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Douglas BergerFaculty of Humanities
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Krista A. MilneFaculty of Humanities
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Bart KramerFaculty of Science
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Panji tales awarded the status of world heritage by UNESCO
The unique collection of more than 250 ancient tales revolving around the mythical Javanese Prince Panji, which is curated by Leiden University Libraries (UBL), has been acknowledged as world heritage by UNESCO. The UBL is grateful to UNESCO for this exceptionally prestigious award.
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‘De Bijzondere Band’ – An exhibition of Dutch Art Nouveau book bindings
‘Huis van het Boek/Museum Meermanno in The Hague exhibits book bindings by leading Dutch Art-Nouveau artists from the period 1890-1910. The exhibition will be open from March 22 to June 23 2019. The title of the exhibition is De Bijzondere Band: Art Nouveau-boeken van Dijsselhof, Lion Cachet en Nieu…
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State Secretary Gräper visits to discuss cultural heritage and opening up collections
How should we address our colonial heritage? And how digital and accessible are our collections? Outgoing State Secretary Fleur Gräper spoke with researchers and heritage specialists about this on 25 January.
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Yasco HorsmanFaculty of Humanities
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Alwin KloekhorstFaculty of Humanities