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The Time Traveller"s Almanac

Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication

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.

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All Episodes

39:00

The Governance of the Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

The Time Traveller"s Almanac ·

2025/06/25

In this episode, Rima Rassi discusses how Lebanon's political structure, shaped by sectarian differences and the memory of the Civil War, influenced the country's response, or lack thereof, in addressing Syrian refugee influx. Join us as she delves into the "policy of no policy," investigates the classification of refugee status, and looks at how Lebanon's parliament impacted national reaction.

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23:41

Is the Behaviour in Online Gaming Trangressive Play...

The Time Traveller"s Almanac ·

2025/06/25

In this episode, Vivian Chen discusses whether gaming is truly toxic or if the conversation around toxicity is oversimplified. Tune in for a critical look at the complexities of online play as she dives into the social dynamics of gaming and how context, gender, and friendships shape interactions and the surprising ways these behaviors spill over into workplaces.

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27:14

The Political, Cultural and Economic Influence of...

The Time Traveller"s Almanac ·

2025/06/25

In this episode, Simone Driessen explores how fandoms, once celebrated for their creativity and engagement, have grown to shape cultural narratives, influence power structures, and even fuel polarization. Join us as she unpacks how fandoms engage with extremism, cancel culture, and how subtle cues become markers of allegiance.

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29:42

- Decolonial Approaches in Latin Americam, Caribbean...

The Time Traveller"s Almanac ·

2025/06/25

In this episode, Camila Andrea and Naomi Oosterman explore the complications of decolonial techniques in Latin American, Caribbean, and European museums. Tune in to look at how decolonization involves more than just restitution of stolen goods and the Silence and Discomfort strategy, which aims to promote difficult conversations regarding colonialism, community involvement, and cultural narratives.

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20:00

The Development of the Dutch Gaming Industry

The Time Traveller"s Almanac ·

2024/06/27

In episode 1, Anne Heslinga joins us to discuss the gaming industry in the Netherlands, from its beginnings to the present. We explore issues faced by game developers and the future prospects for the industry.Find more about Anne Hesliga's work here.

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29:17

Rotterdam and Slavery

The Time Traveller"s Almanac ·

2024/06/27

In the next episode, we sit down with Dr Alex van Stipriaan, a emeritus professor and specialist in Afro-Caribbean history, to talk about Rotterdam's past with slavery, which has been neglected within history.To find publications, media products and more, visit Dr van Stipriaan's website

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34:25

The Racialization of British Women during the Long...

The Time Traveller"s Almanac ·

2024/06/05

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Toni Weller, a research fellow in history at De Montfort University, who explains how complicated it was to be a woman during a time when sexually transmitted illnesses and wars reduced female bodies to the status of information items.Find more of Dr Toni Weller's work here

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34:59

How Neutral are History Textbooks?

The Time Traveller"s Almanac ·

2024/06/05

In the second episode, we interview Dr Tina van der Vlies and discuss whether historical narratives in history textbooks are really neutral. Join us for this episode for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges what you know about the past and its implications for the future.You can find more about Dr Tina van der Vlies' work here.

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30:21

How we can productively engage with historical...

The Time Traveller"s Almanac ·

2023/11/08

In episode 4, Pieter van den Heede discusses how we can productively engage with historical analogies. He does so by introducing the 'Magic Yarn Ball' as a metaphorical intervention.Check out his article (co-written with Sara Polak) in Journal of Applied History.

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27:15

The History of Rotterdam's Entertainment Culture

The Time Traveller"s Almanac ·

2023/11/08

In episode 1, we are joined by Vincent Baptist! Vincent will discuss the history of Rotterdam's entertainment culture and the history of the Zandstraat-neighbourhood.Check out Vincent's article:Nostalgia for Urban Vices: Cultural Reminiscences of a Demolished Port City Pleasure Neighborhood

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23:22

The migration history of Rotterdam

The Time Traveller"s Almanac ·

2023/11/08

In episode 2, Paul van de Laar discusses the migration history of Rotterdam from the 1600s to the present.Check out the book De Echte Rotterdammer komt van buiten - Rotterdam migratiestad 1600-2022 by Peter Scholten and Paul van de Laar.

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21:18

Europe's migration crisis on Twitter

The Time Traveller"s Almanac ·

2023/11/08

In episode 3, Maria Avraamidou discusses how Europe's migration crisis in 2015 was debated on Twitter.Check out her article in the European Journal of Cultural Studies.

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Trailer for The Time Traveller’s Almanac

The Time Traveller"s Almanac ·

2023/09/08

To build a sustainable future, we have to tackle many problems in the present: the climate crisis, threats to our democracies, 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 Traveler's Almanac, a podcast from the history department at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

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