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The history of the Low Countries’ nobility is often told as a story of men. The names of counts, generals and diplomats dominate its historiography. Yet alongside many of these men stood influential women who played a crucial role in managing the family fortune, organising the household and administering their House’s estates. With the podcast series ‘Vrouwen des Huizes’, we aim to bring precisely this often-forgotten history to the fore.

During an internship at AVG-Carhif, I got the opportunity to process and inventory the EWMD archival collection. Behind this mysterious acronym lies the European Women’s Management Development Network. As its name suggests, the EWMD is a network aimed at promoting women’s access to decision-making positions in corporations.

Zelf mogen kiezen voor een medische behandeling. Het lijkt vanzelfsprekend maar is het niet. Aan het eind van de 19de eeuw begonnen sommige artsen keizersneden uit te voeren zonder toestemming van hun patiënt.

In 2025, AVG-Carhif celebrated its 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we posted a monthly favourite from the team (and more) on our social media. 

In 2025, AVG-Carhif celebrated its 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we posted a monthly favourite from the team (and more) on our social media.

In 2025, AVG-Carhif celebrated its 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we posted a monthly favourite from the team (and more) on our social media.

In 2025, AVG-Carhif celebrated its 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we posted a monthly favourite from the team (and more) on our social media.

In 2025, AVG-Carhif celebrated its 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we posted a monthly favourite from the team (and more) on our social media.

In 2025, AVG-Carhif celebrated its 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we posted a monthly favourite from the team (and more) on our social media, which you can find now on our website too.