<p>Invitée : Evelyne Lüthi-Graf, historienne et archiviste
Avec le développement du tourisme, de nombreux hôtels sont construits dans des sites dʹexception.
Des hôtels qui vont souffrir lors des deux guerres mondiales.
Lʹhistoire de lʹâge dʹor de lʹhôtellerie en suisse avec lʹhistorienne et archiviste Evelyne Lüthi-Graf.</p>
Jul 2024
Delhi
In episode eight of our series exploring the great historical cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by Professor Chandrika Kaul as they guide us through the bustling streets, markets, temples, mosques, and forts of Delhi. Togethe ... Show More
29m 40s
May 21
Al-Andalus, une terre de tolérance ?
Au Moyen-Âge, sept siècles durant, la péninsule ibérique fut sous domination arabo-musulmane. Cette période, connue sous le nom d’Al-Andalus, vit plusieurs religions cohabiter sur plusieurs territoires. Al-Andalus, cette Espagne musulmane, était-elle, alors un modèle de tolérance ... Show More
21m 1s
Oct 2024
Subhashini Kaligotla, "Shiva's Waterfront Temples: Architects and Their Audiences in Medieval India" (Yale UP, 2022)
The vibrant red sandstone temples of India's Deccan Plateau, such as the Pattadakal temple cluster, have attracted visitors since the eighth century or earlier. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the coronation place of the Chalukya dynasty, Pattadakal and its neighboring sites are ... Show More
31m 55s
Mar 2025
Kiyokazu Okita, "The Building of Vṛndāvana: Architecture, Theology, and Practice in an Early Modern Pilgrimage Town" (Brill, 2023)
The small town of Vṛndāvana is today one of the most vibrant places of pilgrimage in northern India. Throngs of pilgrims travel there each year to honour the sacred land of Kṛṣṇa’s youth and to visit many of its temples. The Building of Vṛndāvana: Architecture, Theology, and Prac ... Show More
42m 41s
Jul 2024
Utopie, refuge ou isolement : vivre sur une île
Sicile, Ponant, Féroé, Madagascar, Tuvalu... Situés aux quatre coins du monde, ces territoires ont tous pour point commun d’être entourés d’eau. Des paysages paradisiaques qui attirent chaque année de nombreux touristes. Pourquoi les îles nous fascinent-elles ? Et du côté des po ... Show More
48m 30s
Jul 7
Rana AlMutawa | Unveiling Dubai's Complex Social Fabric
Host Mikey Muhanna talks to Rana AlMutawa, Assistant Professor of Social Research and Public Policy at NYU Abu Dhabi and author of "Everyday Life in the Spectacular City, Making Home in Dubai." They delve into the misunderstood complexities of Dubai's social dynamics, exploring u ... Show More
58m 45s
May 2023
714 Uniquely Georgian; Amsterdam 2023; Puzzle of Polynesia
Hear about the natural beauty and rich culture that await visitors in the Republic of Georgia, where Europe meets Asia. Then get an update on the travel scene in Amsterdam, where recent regulations attempt to minimize the impact of "nuisance tourists," and a renovated riverfront ... Show More
52 m