Storying History: Lifting the Lid In this episode of Storying History, ‘Lifting the Lid through Literature’, we will be looking at the effectiveness of using narrative literature as a tool to give children a more comprehensive overview of how life could be for those who were forced into an enslaved existence. Our discussion is inspired by the themes of violence, innocence and also the idea of perspective, as they relate to 3 particular books which have recently been proposed as additional readin...
Jun 07, 2023•29 min
Have you ever had the feeling that you want to contribute to an important conversation but have been held back by the fear of saying the wrong thing? Us too. This is why we’ve named this episode of the Storying History series ‘How Do I Put…?’, where we talk about how we can engage in the tricky but necessary conversations surrounding how we represent colonial history. Sophie Moss and Beth Tasker, two students of Dutch Studies at the University of Sheffield, take the first step in opening the con...
May 30, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 3
‘Storying History: Literary Voices’ - It’s not all Black and White: Time to tell children the truth about slavery In this podcast we talked about the sensitive topic of slavery with particular reference to the role of the UK and The Netherlands. This podcast includes host, Elsie, along with two guests: Primary school teacher, Britt Van der Veen, and Author and Publisher, Hillary Baker. The focus of this podcast is on three works of children’s literature and their importance to the cultural archi...
May 30, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to "Storying History," a thought-provoking podcast where we explore the complex nature of history. Join hosts Rob, Catherine, and Alisha as they challenge conventional narratives, question the criteria of historical facts, and delve into the power of storytelling and critical fabulation. In this captivating series, we will uncover the multifaceted layers of history. Together, we'll examine the lens through which history is viewed, dissect the implications of historical representation, an...
May 30, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 1
What does it mean to be Dutch in the 21st Century? How do we talk about the Dutch Empire? Can we still take pride in the great painters of the 17th Centuty?
Sep 20, 2022•21 min
John, Charlie and Zoe, three University of Sheffield students, discuss the history of Dutch colonialism through three chosen artefacts, all visual pieces. The central question is: How can the pictures help us understand the artists, the purpose, and the subjects involved. Leon Senf, Ontwerp voor een tegeltableau (1917) Dirk Valkenburg , Ritueel van slaafgemaakten op een suikerplantage in Suriname (1707) Alexander de Lavaux , Map of Suriname (1737) John Furness, Charlie Stangroom & Zoe Pfalle...
Feb 13, 2022•24 min
This episode of Many Lenses examines another three artefacts with a specific relation to Dutch colonial history. Host Ahmed is joined by two special guests, Theo and Rachel, both experts in the world of Dutch colonialism. They each brought along their own artefact to present and they will look through a different lens to each other’s artefacts. Alexander de Lavaux, Map of Suriname (1737) View of Sommelsdijk Surgery in Suriname (1827) Dutch Tobacco box (18 century) Ahmed Naas, Theo Taylor & R...
Feb 13, 2022•31 min
In this episode of Many Lenses , with the help of specialist guests, we will discuss three colonial artefacts, their contexts and how they are interconnected. The three artefacts central to this episode are: Painting: ' The arrest of Diponegoro painted by Pieneman ' (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam); The ‘ Diaroma of a Du, Dance celebration on the Plantation ’ (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam); Map of Africa from the collection ‘Theatre of the world’ (Afrikamuseum, Brussel) Emma Halliburton, Natalia Rowe, Beth Sp...
Feb 13, 2022•25 min
This week’s episode of Many Lenses is entitles ‘ Dutch Colonial Slavery: Representations and Impact'. Host Lottie Armett is joined by two experts in Dutch colonial history, Tomas Williams and Maya Pillay. We will explore three artefacts from the recent Slavery Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam: Dirk Valkenburg, Ritueel van slaafgemaakten op een suikerplantage in Suriname (1707) Verslag van het van verhoor van Wally , Sociëteit van Suriname (1707) Rembrandt van Rijn, Marten en Oopjen (16...
Feb 13, 2022•22 min
The UK, the Netherlands and Belgium all played a significant role in colonial slavery. Yet, until recently, there was little acknowledgement of this in their museums. Now, with anti-racist movements like Black Lives Matter gaining traction, and debates about representing the past filling our screens, what role are museums playing? Written and presented by Catherine Newell , and made possible by SURE 2021 (Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience). Music from bensound.com...
Nov 11, 2021•19 min
Daniel Corcoran and guests Catherine Newell & Liam Stoddard discuss the Flemish children's book Rosie en Moussa, by Michael De Cock and Judith Vanistendael. Created and presented by Catherine, Dan and Liam. Part of the Dutch module 'Towards a New Pastoral? Urban Idylls in Contemporary Dutch & Flemish Children's Literature' University of Sheffield: Dutch
Jun 14, 2021•23 min
Trapped in the city? Daydreaming of paradise? Then lose yourself in the jungle with Mel B. (Mo, Elliot, Louis & Brooke!). In this episode, we take you through Daan Remmerts de Vries and Philip Hopman's Dutch children's story Stimmy of het oerwoud in de stad (Stimmy or The Jungle in The City) to examine its message and themes. Created and presented by Mo, Elliot, Louis and Brooke. Part of the Dutch module 'Towards a New Pastoral? Urban Idylls in Contemporary Dutch & Flemish Children's Lit...
Jun 14, 2021•34 min
Join Brad Hampshire, Alisha Mallya and Rebecca Nelsey for a detailed examination of Jack in het regenwoud by Marcus Pfister. The Intellectual Circle will be discussing how this popular children’s book is redefining the representation of the pastoral setting in children literature through the story of the little yellow taxi Jack’s voyage into the Brazilian rainforest. We will look at themes such as ecocriticism, urbanature and simple and complex pastorals, drawing on the works of Ashton Nicholls,...
Jun 14, 2021•31 min
A podcast in which adults discuss children's books! In this episode: Rosie en Moussa, by Michael De Cock and Judith Vanistendael. Created and presented by June, John, Jordi and Maddie. Part of the Dutch module 'Towards a New Pastoral? Urban Idylls in Contemporary Dutch & Flemish Children's Literature' University of Sheffield: Dutch
May 26, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
What does the Dutch children's book 'Stimmy of het oerwoud in de stad' have to say about the relationship between children and their urban spaces? Created and presented by Johanna, Marta, Ana and Rob. Part of the Dutch module 'Towards a New Pastoral? Urban Idylls in Contemporary Dutch & Flemish Children's Literature' University of Sheffield: Dutch
May 26, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Environmentalism in Dutch-language Children's Literature. A case study of Jack in het Regenwoud . In this episode, we discuss Jack's journey through the rainforest whilst looking at concepts like the flaneur, the romantic pastoral, literary ecocriticism, the idea urbanature and escapism. Is the machine in the garden always a bad thing? We even have a very special guest... Created and presented by Lydia, Connor, Chantelle and Matthew. Part of the Dutch module 'Towards a New Pastoral? Urban Idylls...
May 26, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1
