We are happy to announce the most recent publication of Rukayyah Reichling, one of our Early Stage Researchers based in Amsterdam: "A view on a forbidden city: The first documentary about the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca." In her article, Rukayyah tells us the remarkable story of George Krugers (1890-1964), the first cameraman to produce a full-fledged documentary about the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. Supported by colonial institutions as well as his personal network, Krugers a

Condensing a whole doctoral research project into THREE minutes – is that even possible? Yes, it is! Rukayyah Reichling, our Early Stage Researcher from the University of Amsterdam, dared to face that challenge and was very successful! Her pitch was selected among the top 3 of the Faculty of Humanities. Here is her 3 min pitch: Congratulations Rukayyah! #MIDA #DigitalAge #3MTthesis #outreach #UniversityofAmsterdam #UvA #film #photography #colonialperiod #hajj #Mecca #pilgrima