Patrick Michel and Christian Grosse from the University of Lausanne delve into the theme of iconoclasm throughout history, examining its destructive actions, ambiguous memory, and its viral spread on social media. This event is organized in collaboration with the University of Music, where students will provide musical performances before the discussion, moderated by journalist Alexis Favre. The talk is part of the “Rencontres des Délices,” a series of four events aimed at exploring political and collective violence and strategies for addressing these issues, hosted by the Library of Geneva and the Maison de l’Histoire of the University of Geneva.

In French.

Taline Garibian and Jérémie Foa lead a discussion on extreme violence, its manifestations, and ways of managing it, in collaboration with the Haute école de musique, where students provide a musical welcome. Moderated by Alexis Favre, a journalist with RTS, this conversation is part of the “Rencontres des Délices,” a series of debates organized by the Library of Geneva and the Maison de l’Histoire at the University of Geneva. These discussions aim to delve into political and collective violence.

In French.

Sylvie Lindeperg and Maurine Mercier delve into how war narratives—spanning reportage, propaganda, and fiction—shape the understanding of conflicts and document their many memories. This event, in collaboration with the University of Music, where students will provide a musical welcome, is moderated by Alexis Favre. It is part of the Rencontres des Délices series, designed to reflect on past and present political and collective violence.

In French.

Delphine Diaz and Bertrand Taithe engage in a discussion on the challenges of migration and humanitarian aid in conflict zones, highlighting the unique insights historians can offer on these issues. The event includes a musical introduction in partnership with the Haute école de musique. Facilitated by Alexis Favre, this meeting is organized by the Bibliothèque de Genève and the Maison de l’Histoire at the University of Geneva as part of the Rencontres des Délices series.

In French.