Sélections

In this anniversary year, the centenary of the birth of Georges Brassens is being marked by numerous events. To pay tribute to the poet-musician is also to pay tribute to an authentic, libertarian and committed personality. In his lyrics, he deftly handles irony, provocation and humor. His songs express feelings that the population feels collectively, […]

Whether it’s an initiation rite, a souvenir or a distinctive sign, today’s tattoos are becoming more and more popular. Contrary to popular belief, tattooing is far from being a recent fashion phenomenon. This ancient art form has been around in various forms since prehistoric times. In fact, the first signs of tattooing found on mummies […]

The famous spy “My name is Bond… James Bond…” This famous line is the prerogative of the world’s most famous spy, also known as 007. A man of the shadows working for MI6 (Military Intelligence, Section 6), the UK’s foreign intelligence service, James Bond has fascinated entire generations and continues to inspire us to this […]

Hate in all its forms The human being in all its “natural complexity” is made up of a myriad of very different emotions. Joy, sadness or anger, we go from one to the other more or less frequently, over the years or even hours. All these emotions bring with them a host of transformations, whether […]

The Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire – Lausanne (BCUL) is pleased to be associated once again with the Lausanne Bach Festival, offering a targeted selection of documents directly linked to the program of this 23rd edition. Composers, performers and works will no longer hold any secrets for you. At its Riponne site, the BCUL gives pride […]

From the most common to the most significant, our lives are interwoven with choices. Why do we make them? Are they really rational? Is the freedom to choose a biological necessity? Are we really free to decide? According to some studies, we make several thousand decisions every day. Some are quite trivial: what to wear […]