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A 60-year work for humanities and social sciences research
Created by the historian Fernand Braudel in 1963, the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme supports research and disseminates knowledge in the humanities and social sciences
International Conference
Les mondes de Fernand Braudel
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Fernand Braudel’s passing, the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme pays tribute to its founder by organizing an exceptional international conference on November 27 and 28, 2025. The event will bring together renowned scholars from around the world to revisit the key themes of Braudel’s work in light of contemporary issues in the humanities and social sciences.
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