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Dive into the intellectual journey of the post-Middle Ages with this engaging companion book to Huizingas renowned work, The Waning of the Middle Ages. In this enlightening publication, Huizinga shifts his focus to Erasmus, the central intellectual figure of the succeeding generation. Originally published in 1924, this book offers fascinating insights into Erasmuss life and thoughts, unveiling the depth of Huizingas unique sympathy towards him. Join us as we explore the life of this extraordinary individual, during the transformative era of the Reformation.

To build a sustainable future, we have to tackle many problems in the present: the climate crisis, threats to democracies around the world, backslash against migration, and more… In this podcast, we look into history to help addressing these issues, so that we avoid mistakes and learn from insights from the past. This is The Time Traveller's Almanac, a podcast from the history department celebrating 110 years of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Season 2 comes out on 7 June 2023.