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Exhibition 'Marc Bloch: Lives, Struggles, Legacies' / 'Marc Bloch : vies, combats, héritages' (in French)
To mark the panthéonisation of Marc Bloch in 2026, we are delighted to present the exhibition Marc Bloch: Lives, Struggles, Legacies at the Maison Française d’Oxford this term.
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International Conference ‘Olfactory knowledge: Learning through smell from the 18th century to the present day’
According to Condillac, smell is “of all the senses, the one that seems to contribute least to the knowledge of the human mind”. This widely shared conception since the 18th century will be challenged at this interdisciplinary conference.
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In conversation with Pierre Bayard: What is detective criticism?
In conversation with Pierre Bayard: What is detective criticism? To attend this event, please register here: https://www.ticketsource.com/maison-francaise-doxford/t-rzjxgdl Who killed Roger Ackroyd?
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The Rediscovery of Charlotte Sohy. An evening of film, music & conversation
Please note that the documentary will be in French with English subtitles, and the Q&A will be in English. Free registration required. https://www.ticketsource.
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Talk 'Inhabiting precariousness' by Raphaëlle Guidée
  Raphaëlle Guidée (Université Paris VIII-Vincennes-Saint-Denis) Raphaëlle Guidée is a Professor of Comparative Literature at Paris 8 University and a junior member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF).
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Exhibition 'Marc Bloch: Lives, Struggles, Legacies' / 'Marc Bloch : vies, combats, héritages' (in French) 8 Oct 2026
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International Conference ‘Olfactory knowledge: Learning through smell from the 18th century to the present day’ 8 Oct 2026
EDM Pierre Bayard-Zazzo
In conversation with Pierre Bayard: What is detective criticism? 8 Oct 2026

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