I am a cultural historian and sociologist, combining academic research with public history projects.

I speak, write, and teach about the history of history-writing, the history of science, and the place of the past in present-day society.

News and projects

The Price of History
dissertation — history of research funding — history of historiography

Claiming the People’s Past
book — populist uses of the past

Stukje stad (onder constructie)
podcast — public history — Troebel vzw

Wie betaalt de rekening? Wetenschappers en hun geld
blog — history of research funding

The Past and Present of Humanities Peer Review
special issue — history of peer review