Leiden dissertation 1742: “slavery not against the Bible” The story of Jacobus Capitein, a former slave advocating slavery. Guest author • March 17, 2020
Cubicula locanda The signs to rent a room have disappeared from the Leiden streets a few decades ago, but plenty of traces can still be found throughout the Academic Historical Museum: Cubicula locanda! Guest author • December 11, 2019
Mundus Inversus in a Chained Library During the years that Leiden University maintained a chained library (1595-1653) the books were placed on the shelves upside-down. Read here why. André Bouwman • August 15, 2018
Tools and supplies for discovering space in 1798 Leiden University has a long history in studying space, which is reflected in the collections held at Leiden University Libraries. An inventory of the university's obervatory gives insight in the tools and supplies needed for discovering space in 1798. Mart van Duijn • June 28, 2018
Toxicological research pro Justitia Newly found reports on the case of the historically infamous Leiden poisoner known as Goeie Mie. Guest author • April 25, 2017
The Decorations of Brugmans, or, How a Leiden Professor became a Hero at Waterloo By his display of vigour and efficiency, Brugmans saved the lives of many casualties. André Bouwman • June 18, 2015
In Memoriam 1940–1945: Remembering the Victims of the Second World War at Leiden University The unsung victims who disappeared almost without a trace from the University between 1940 and 1945 Guest author • May 04, 2015
The 1610 Engravings of Leiden University: Botanical Garden The engraving of the Botanical Garden is one in a series of four, the other three depicting the Anatomical Theatre, the University Library and the Fencing School. Guest author • January 23, 2014
Leiden lecture notes from the 18th century Viri Celeberrimi Tiberii Hemsterhuis Dictata in Antiquitates Græcas Guest author • December 31, 2013
