How did the term schizophrenia come to exist? And does it still cover the scope of the disease? In this essay Fardou Haagsma dove into the history of the term. Continue reading The history of schizophrenia (NL)

This week, we’re featuring Lauren’s essay on the fearless Caterina Sforza – Renaissance noblewoman and alchemist. Was her influence on Renaissance alchemy lost to time, or does it still linger in history? Read the blog to find out. Continue reading Caterina Sforza: the Tigress of Forlì and the art of alchemy

During the 17th century women’s rights were very limited. One women who stood up against this inequality was Anna Maria van Schurman who became the first Dutch woman to study. Continue reading Anna Maria van Schurman and her role in women’s rights in science education (NL)