New publications
New publications by ASCL staff and affiliates, and new books in our series, are frequently highlighted on this website. You may also use this RSS feed to keep informed. All recently added publications can be found in our database.
The Quagga was literally shot out of existence as a species in the second half of the 19th century, with the last attested reports of Quagga in the wild dated to 1878 in South Africa. In a new ASCL Working Paper Jan-Bart Gewald explores the possible connection between the rise of diamond mining in South Africa and the passing of the quagga.
Post date: 08 February 2024
The ASCL celebrated its 75th anniversary at Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden in September 2022. It was a festive day with colleagues, students, alumni, and societal partners. This Occasional Publication presents the keynote speeches of the day, giving insight into the Centre’s rich past and present.
Post date: 01 February 2024
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Evaluating the ‘Pretoria Agreement’: the limitations of presentist analysis of conflicts in Ethiopia
Post date: 07 November 2023
Walter van Beek and Harrie Leyten have co-authored this wide ranging book on masquerades in Africa. What is the meaning of masks and masquerades in African traditions, how can we understand their role in rituals and performances? Sadly, Harrie Leyten didn't live to see the book published.
Post date: 06 November 2023
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Posted on 28 November 2016, last modified on 23 December 2016