Academic Council

 

The Academic Council of the Sultans Trail Foundation studies the many cultures and rich history along the Sultans Trail. To this end, the Council brings together scientists with a similar interest. Our Academic Collaboration page will show you the list of people and institutes we work with.

Members of the Council regularly come across academic research papers, with subjects related to our route, which are of interest to a wider audience. These papers and their authors can be found in the Academic Library of the Foundation.

Articles containing background information and other stories can be found on our In-Depth page. Read them, to get in the mood for your trip on the Sultans Trail!

The Academic Council is responsible for supervising the students who are doing an internship at the Sultans Trail Foundation. For more information, see: Internship

The Academic Council strives to regularly organize international symposia, conferences and meetings.  2022 Symposium was titled “Close encounters between East and West” and took place on the 26th of August in Haarlem, NL. The next Symposium will be organized in Ilok, Croatia in 25th of October 2024 in close cooperation with our Croatian partners.

Welcome to “Unveiling the Sultans Trail,”

a dedicated platform where we delve into the rich historical and cultural heritage of the renowned Sultans Trail through in-depth academic interviews with leading scientists and historians. Our purpose is to illuminate the intricate tapestry woven by the trail’s storied past, offering a nuanced understanding of its significance from a scholarly perspective.

Through these engaging conversations, we explore a myriad of topics, including the architectural marvels, pivotal events, and cultural exchanges that have defined the Sultans Trail. These interviews not only shed light on the trail’s historical milestones but also examine its enduring impact on contemporary society.

Join us as we journey through time with experts who bring their extensive knowledge and passion to the forefront, unraveling the mysteries and narratives that make the Sultans Trail a remarkable historical corridor. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about the past, our academic dialogues promise to enrich your understanding and appreciation of this fascinating trail.

Embark on this intellectual adventure with us and discover the profound stories that lie along the Sultans Trail, as told by the brilliant minds dedicated to preserving and interpreting its legacy.

Academic Council

Ton Waarts

Chairman

Ton Waarts is the chairman of the Academic Council and contactperson for all academic-related issues, as well as the international Sultans Trail Symposium coming October 2024 in Ilok.

Read about the last Academic Symposium 2022 in Haarlem NL

tonwaarts@sultanstrail.org

Anneke van Mulekom

Member

Anneke van Mulekom is a member of the Academic Council. She studied arthistory at the University of Amsterdam.  She is intrigued by the mutual influence of East and West, in history and present, even more so in the regions of the Balkans where East and West meet.

anneke.van.mulekom@wolmail.nl

Max Smits

Member

Max Smits is a member of the Academic Council. He is the person to talk to about all internships and other academic research projects of students. He has a keen interest in the culture and history of the countries on the Sultans Trail

+31 6 439 02 139

max@sultanstrail.com

Vacancy

Member

Join the Academic board, contact Ton Waarts:

tonwaarts@sultanstrail.org