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In the twentieth-century interrogation room, cigarettes were a tool of power
23 March 2026
For most of history, criminal interrogations were smoke-free. That changed at the beginning of the twentieth century. Cigarettes in interrogation rooms indicate significant historical shifts, writes historian Elwin Hofman.
From Stigma to Social Security: Belgium’s Historic Shift on Sex Work
7 March 2025
At the end of 2024, Belgium introduced a new law granting sex workers the same employment rights as other workers, including official contracts and social protection. This makes Belgium unique worldwide. The law reflects shifting views on sex work. Historian Elwin Hofman traces how perceptions have
Pink Triangles: Adopted Memories of Gay Persecution in Nazi Europe
2 May 2023
For a long time, the persecution of gay men and women during the Second World War went unrecognised. Meanwhile, the pink triangle became a universal symbol of the havoc caused by homophobia. At Kazerne Dossin in Mechelen, an exhibition highlights the precarious situation of gays and lesbians in Nazi


