27 July 2022
2 May 2022
My project will investigate the life-changing nature of pilgrimage as an European-wide phenomenon and how this phenomenon relates to emotions. Central to the project will be the North-western European pilgrims to Rome in the late medieval period (1300-1550). In this...
29 November 2021
Debates about the ‘end’ of the Roman era, how, when, and even if it ended, are still very much alive and raging. However, what happened after the (long) late antique period is a lesser-known and lesser-studied subject. The post-Roman past needs, however, as much...
8 November 2021
18 October 2021
As from 1 January 2022, we need a new Head of Ancient Studies. We are looking for a driven and inspiring colleague for the position of Head of Ancient Studies. Together with the Head of History, Head of Art History, and the academic Director, the candidate will...