Tales of the world Episode 1
Tales of the world seen from Geneva The one with Calvin and Cé qu’è lainô.
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The one with the Romanian revolution, Arab Spring, and the International it it. Chronicle on the anniversary of 22 years since the Romanian revolution and its meaning in current affairs. Music kindly...
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The one with the clothes made of milk, the 2012 Davos Summit and La ranz (you don’t pronounce the z or s at the end!!!!!) des vaches. A story of potential rags to riches (quite literally), if only we...
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The one with the Arabian Nights and the Arab Spring. What do the stories of the Arabian Nights and the Arab Spring have in common? They are the voices of the people recounting itself. They talk about...
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Musings on current affairs. Is one story more telling than many? The Tales of the World invites you to reflect on what makes the news of our lives. Enjoy!
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The one with Joan of Arc and the Russian elections. Featuring music by the Russian punk group Pussy Riot and some tried and tested Russia – related tunes (you’ll recognise them).
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“Tout va très bien, madame la marquise…” – “Everything is very well marquess”, is the title of a funny French song telling the story of spiraling disaster in a noble household…which concludes that even...
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The one with the bittersweet twist on the United Nations (UN). Even if the organisation is going through a rather rough patch, there are reasons to keep faith in the service it can bring to humanity....
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This is episode 10 and deserves a celebration! There we go…tweet tweet. The one with the international tales and Twitter. Twitter is great, makes us feel connected and informed, but too much haiku-like...
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The one with sexy women and presidential elections in France, Russia and the US. Talk about the location of politics! In France, the cynical publicity machine, in Russia, the bare necessities, other...
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Surprise! It’s the one with elections… again, as there are so many of them going around the world at the moment. So, what do they tell us about the mood of the peoples who go to the polls? With a...
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E! What happens in a world of E-government, atuned to the music of E. Satie. Enjoy, Ruxandra
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The plight of the modern western state – from Greek tragedy to Shakespearean drama… With soundbites composed by Henry VIII himself!!!! Enjoy
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On the occasion of the summer solstice, Tales of the world introduces a summer series, with sunny contributions and intriguing interviews. Episode 15 looks at the Syrian state in its frightening...
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What do the Higgs Boson and Barbie have in common? Find out in a new Tales of the world episode! Politics and quantum physics have more in common that we think. They both allow for contradictions and...
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Dictators and dictatorships don’t go on holidays Why should they? These are most propitious times for action, with entire Western countries and civil societies bearing their guard down. Russia’s Pussy...
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Autumn is here and with it comes a philosophical perspective on life and political affairs. However, for those of you who still linger on holidays, Maria Antonietta has brought a pastiche signed with...
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As the UWC of the Atlantic celebrates 50 years of existence, the alumni that I happen to be would like to say happy birthday with a twist. Global School celebrates 50 years Enjoy and please send...
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