Our Vision
History Collective is a platform for students to showcase their passion for history.
It gives them the opportunity to publish their work and take pride in having created something tangible — something they can share with friends, add to their resume, and look back on with accomplishment.
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The journal provides a glimpse into the academic world, fostering not only confidence in their abilities but also the skills that come with it. Whether it's developing editorial expertise as a team member, honing writing skills as an author, or learning to navigate constructive feedback, History Collective supports its contributors every step of the way.
We firmly believe in the potential of EUR students and are dedicated to bringing their unique perspectives to light. By presenting fresh narratives and collaborating with other international journals, History Collective creates a space where history becomes dynamic, creative, and accessible to all.
Sophie van der Heul
She/Her
My name is Sophie, I am the Editor-in-chief of this journal. Currently I'm in my second year with a focus on cultural history. I'm mostly interested in popular culture. During my free time, I love to read, watch Gilmore girls or hang out with friends or my pets.
Yukiko Sonntag
Any/All
My name is Yukiko, I’m an alumni editor on History Collective. I graduated from EUR with a BA in History and Philosophy and am now continuing with Archival Studies. I specialized in cultural history, and I’m interested in historical representation and memory, as well as the history of social movements.
In my free time I enjoy reading, drawing, having needlessly in-depth conversations about very unimportant things.
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Editorial Board
Asma Lgamawi
She/Her
My name is Asma and I hold a bachelor degree in economic history with a minor in law with a particular interest in international trade as well as agriculture. My hobbies include boardgames and a variety of sports such as climbing/bouldering.
Isabelle van Gulik
She/Her
My name is Isabelle and I am in my second year of the bachelor in History, with a focus on cultural history. I am mainly interested in colonial history, decolonization and migration. In my free time, I enjoy horseback riding, exploring flea markets, and supporting Feyenoord.
Danas
He/Him
I am a second year student of International History Bachelor at Erasmus University. My current focus area is International Relations however I maintain a special relationship with Social History. I strive to connect my future career prospects with producing valuable policy changes that would influence better tomorrow. In my free time I like to read dystopian literature, stay in touch with politics and prioritise rest without social media.​
Youri Rinsema
He/Him
My name is Youri and I am a history student at the Erasmus university. I have a special interest in economic history and international relations. In my free time I like to read, play the clarinet and visit musea.
Julia Sirkin
She/Her
My name is Julia and I graduated in 2024 with an MA in Applied History. My thesis analyzed 1990s zines in the UK through Bakhtin's carnivalesque literary theory, and how their constructions of femininity differed from mainstream publications. In my free time, I enjoy cooking mushroom risotto, reading Tom Robbins books, and working on my own zine.
Previous Editors
Janset Nil Genç
She/Her
I am Janset. I have my bachelor’s degree in History and I am currently furthering my knowledge through a Research Master’s in Middle Eastern Studies. I find joy in learning about the late Ottoman Empire and early Turkish Republic.
Sophie Marijn
She/Her
My name is Sophie, I have a bachelor's degree in History and study currently Political Science, with an interest in political theory. I am a huge fan of history and politics related to LGBTQA+ topics and believe this should be more included in academic works.
Mariam Manukjan
She/Her
My name is Mariam and I’m a Global History & International Relations master student. My focus areas in history are Soviet, Caucasus and East Asian history. I specifically like to uncover histories from underrepresented minority groups in those regions.
Yueming Wang
She/Her
My name is Yueming, I graduated from Erasmus University Rotterdam with international history. I am enthusiastic about international relations and the topics related to contemporary China studies with quantitative approach.
Rachnaa van Hunen
She/Her
I am Rachnaa, I have my bachelor's degree in History. I am a big supporter of multidisciplinary research, and my main academic interests are posthumanism, piracy, displacement, and Indigenous history.
Janne Heymeijer
She/Her
My name is Janne and I am an international history student at Erasmus University Rotterdam with a focus on cultural history. I have an interest in the histories of communities that are often overlooked and hope through my work to amplify some of those voices.