During the animated lecture “From parchment to participation,” historians Jelle Haemers and Minne De Boodt took the audience along on a virtual walk through the history of the city hall and the foundations of Leuven democracy. After the duo lecture, those present were allowed to admire the original medieval charters up close in the depot of the City Archives. The evening was particularly appreciated by the audience. The lecture is part of STAD_HUIS On Tour.