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Are gays responsible for corona?
Did you like the same sex 500 years ago? Then you had to be very careful. After all, medieval society was not kind to homosexuals. Fortunately, those days are over and we are all super tolerant now. Or not? Gender historian Jonas Roelens (UGent) …
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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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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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Are taxes unfair?
This college is highly recommended for politicians and revolutionaries. Because professor Michel Maus warns: the revolution is near. As soon as a new Ché emerges, the incumbent politicians would fear for their position! Anyone who is (not) …
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Why can't you leave Ikea without buying anything?
You went to IKEA for a mattress, but you also came out with a cupboard, new pillows, a plant and a lamp. In addition, you stayed for dinner in the restaurant and afterwards you bought some Swedish meatballs in the shop to take home? Well, what we …
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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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How do you become a world market leader with your young company?
Are you an ambitious entrepreneur and want to conquer the world with your company? How do you ensure that the entire world only buys your products from now on? Forget the gap in the market, forget money-consuming marketing campaigns... All you …
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Why is winning the Tour de France no longer important to sponsors?
Companies worldwide spend billions every year on sponsoring sports competitions. And now KU Leuven sports marketer Wim Lagae tells us that those companies do not care whether their athletes win. That's strange. Are the losers gradually becoming …
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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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Would you still work with a basic income?
Getting money for nothing, that is what the basic salary actually means. Every month - regardless of whether you work or not - a certain amount is deposited into your account. More and more people are in favor, but it naturally raises a lot of …
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How do Bitcoins warm the Earth?
Did you invest a mere 50 euros in bitcoins seven years ago? Congratulations, you are probably a millionaire now. But did you also know that the environmental impact of bitcoin has also risen to a sky-high level? How can a virtual currency …
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