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New Biography Sketches Portrait of ‘Maverick’ Erasmus as a Tragic Optimist
3 December 2021
The Erasmus that Sandra Langereis sketches in her biography feels pleasantly familiar: a man with great ambition, who took full advantage of the technical innovations of his time, and who took orders from no one. But his success also had its drawbacks.
50 Years Erasmus Huis in Indonesia
26 January 2021
The 50-years story of the Erasmus Huis (Erasmus House), the cultural centre of the Netherlands in the Indonesian capital Jakarta reflects a dynamic relationship between the two countries.
Latin Was the Only Truly European Language
13 November 2019
In the series Babel in the Low Countries, editor-in-chief Luc Devoldere contemplates the way we use language today, but just as easily delves into the past to consult with historical figures and writers who stand guard over language. In this article he examines the essential role Latin has played in
The Netherlands: Europe’s Playground
24 March 2019
The creative industry of the Netherlands is known all over the world. Its export products are generally lauded as light-hearted and humorous; there seems to be something distinctively playful about the Dutch. Hans Luyckx – operational director at IJsfontein – playful learning and speaker at the