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What is so special about the Lamb of God?
The Ghent Altarpiece is considered one of the most important Belgian paintings ever, but what can you actually see? Religious historian Danny Praet (UGent) was fascinated by this polyptych as a child and shows us that there is much more to see …
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The Wilhelmus and the beggar songs: Lesidee
The beggar songs are political battle songs of the rebellious nobles and their supporters in the Netherlands during the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648). The Wilhelmus is perhaps the most famous and perhaps also the most beautiful poem in this …
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Florence Nightingale, Mary Seacole and Other Healthcare Pioneers: Lesson Series
This lesson(series) is about pioneers in healthcare. Florence Nightingale is probably the most famous in Europe. However, she is not alone.
The lesson(series) is now conceived as a class discussion about evolutions in healthcare as an introduction to …
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Daens: Preparation for a trip
The struggle of priest Daens is placed within the traditional conflicts in Belgian politics in the 19th century. On the basis of this exercise you will prepare for the trip and you will learn more about the context of the musical.
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Daens: Discussion musical
Daens takes you to Aalst at the end of the 19th century. Click on the links for the lesson content, to make the exercises and to practice the concepts.
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Brexit: Historical Causes
Introductory BookWidget about the historical causes of Brexit. The students fill in the BookWidget on the basis of an informative film from NOS, which can be found via YouTube .
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Does swearing lead to better governance?
The politicians of this country are no stranger to swearing on social media. However, you can ask yourself whether this really leads to better governance. It was certainly the case in the Middle Ages. Prof. dr. Dr Jelle Haemers investigates how …
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How will you be able to tell from your skeleton whether you are rich or poor in 500 years?
A skeleton reveals more than you think. For example, we can find out the social status or dietary patterns of that person from a skeleton from the Middle Ages. And from that archaeologists also draw conclusions about whether the skeleton belonged …
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Was Early Christianity a Mystery Cult?
Was Jesus Christ a superstar? Or was he one of the many superstars of his time and did the Christian promo machine work just a little better in the early centuries of our era, which spread Christianity? Religious historian Dr Annelies Lannoy, …
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Did Jesus really exist?
Jesus walked on water, could make the dumb speak and rose after his crucifixion. The better fantasy writers can't come up with such a crazy idea. Yet many people all over the world believe in him. But did he really exist? Was he who we think he …
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Teaching methods in history class
Various working methods are provided on this website.
You can use these as inspiration, in addition, concrete learning material (templates, documents, links to sites ...) is offered.
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Will there be a Third World War soon?
In May 1940, Belgium was occupied by Germany. The Belgian government fled and ended up in London. From there they supported the Allies and the Belgian people in their fight against Nazi Germany. That's how we've always been taught in school. …
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