Byline: Bianca Angelien Aban Claveria
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Curating for the Curious: An Interview with Prof. Manon Parry
Dr. Manon S. Parry is Professor of Medical and Nursing History at the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam (VU), and Associate Professor of American Studies and Public History at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). In September 2025, Bianca Angelien Claveria, a PhD candidate from the Institute for History, Leiden University, and proud Shells and Pebbles editor, interviewed…
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Mapalad: Fieldwork Notes from Culion
“Godzilla vs. Kong. Why was this movie chosen to entertain the ferry passengers? Was the movie a personal favorite, or was it the only movie available?” I asked myself, as I craned my neck and shifted uncomfortably on my seat to get a better view of the medium-sized television screen mounted on the wall several…
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Shells and Pebbles Summer Travel Tips
“It takes an endless amount of history to make even a little tradition.” – Henry James As this academic year comes to a close, our team of editors wanted to cultivate a tradition started last year of sending our readers off into the summer with something more personal. Last year, we offered recommendations for your…