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Guillaume Pitron: why the oceans are becoming a new arena for rivalryIn *Océans. Le nouveau partage du monde*, published on 14 October 2026, the journalist examines the scramble for undersea resources. The law of the sea and ecological risks shed light on what is at stake.
The Abolition of Privileges: entering the night of 4 August with Bertrand GuillotBertrand Guillot’s account gives the people involved in a textbook date a voice. A way into the book that distinguishes the decision of 1789 from the long disappearance of feudal rights.
“Metz, a city’s memory”: looking at history through photographsJean-Claude Berrar brings together 250 photographs dating from the 1860s to the 1950s. A way into the transformation of Metz, to be explored alongside the city’s archives.
Kenneth White: why an island opens up a different relationship with the worldIn a radio archive broadcast in 1984, Kenneth White links Celtic islands, travel and geopoetics to imagine a more open world.
Ibn Khaldûn: reading history by questioning accounts of powerThe Muqaddima examines the social conditions behind events. An essay by Cédric Molino-Machetto, published by Brill in 2026, offers a contextualised reading.
Esch: ideas before the voteEsch’s participatory budget is open for proposals until 31 October. Multilingual books and a shared community space illustrate ideas still to be considered.
When a film becomes a novelKBR is making the collection of novelisations assembled by Jan Baetens available for consultation. In Brussels, these film adaptations are also becoming more visible in the catalogue.
SHAPES: forms in dialogueAt Cercle Cité, art and mathematics meet. The project’s origins and its extensions offer several ways to approach the exhibition.
Archives: searching in the right placeIn Meurthe-et-Moselle, family records are spread across several portals. The commune, period and history of the collections all help guide the search.
What France keeps from its publicationsThe BnF’s 2025 figures bring together books, sound recordings and billions of web addresses. Legal deposit also shows how preservation is adapting to digital publications.
Frankfurt for readersFrom 9 to 11 October, the Frankfurt Book Fair welcomes readers. Opening times, tickets and local transport: what you need to know to choose your day.
A quiet place, without having to buy anythingAt the BnL, the reading room is accessible without a library card. We believe that the option to stay and read or work deserves a place in the debate about libraries.