
Peace Histories Podcast
Join us as we discuss the history of peace movements around the world with both academics and activists! Please use the links below to subscribe to the full series through Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The first episodes are now live – please check this space for monthly updates throughout 2025!
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Episode 1: Our introduction
Meet the team! Learn more about the project and the individual research our team members are carrying out, on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify.
In this episode:
“Welcome to the Peace History Podcast! Today is 12 July 2025, and we’re excited to share our very first episode with you. Did you know that the 12th of July is celebrated as the International Day of Hope? We’re delighted to bring you stories from our own ongoing research on peace movements and decolonization through this podcast. In this episode, we introduce the full Leiden University-based team and and the work we are doing. Upcoming episodes will feature guests from around world! ”
Episode 2: Francisca de Haan
“Welcome to the Peace History Podcast! We’re thrilled to bring you our newest episode today, 12 August 2025. Did you know that the 12th of August is celebrated as International Youth Day? In this episode, we’re delighted to introduce you to our guest Francisca de Haan and her fascinating research on women in peace movements. Francisca de Haan is a Professor Emerita of Gender Studies and History at the Central European University (CEU) in Vienna, and she also serves as a Fellow at the International Institute of Social History (IISH) in Amsterdam. If you’re curious about the stories of women in peace movements, you’re in the right place. Stay with us and until the next episode!”