The Network of Concerned Historians (NCH) turns 30 this year. Founder and RNHS-member, Antoon De Baets, was awarded the Forschungsfreiheitspreis (Freedom of research prize) “Lapis animosus” by the Swiss Historical Society, meeting in Luzern on 10 July 2025. For his acceptance speech, “History is not for beginners,” please see here. It was preceded by a laudatio, and followed by an interview. The RNHS warmly congratulates Antoon De Baets on this tribute.