Histoire
Blog articles on the topic "Histoire".
15 articles
Ranavalona I (1828–1861): A Face Unknown, Yet a Name That Shaped Madagascar's History
Ranavalona is a towering historical figure known to all as a great sovereign who resisted European domination and violently suppressed Christianity in her country. Yet her official portrait is a fabrication—she never sat for anyone.
Madagascar Heritage
Following the Pangalanes Canal and Sainte Marie Island, we conclude this series of documentaries with the Merina Kingdom and the 12 hills of Imerina. Broadcast scheduled for Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Sainte Marie Island Takes Center Stage on Arte Channel
Following the Pangalanes Canal, Sainte Marie Island will be featured this Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 5:30 PM French time on the Arte channel. Sainte Marie Island is a gem of the Indian Ocean. Just a few kilometers off the eastern coast of Madagascar, this small territory measuring 49 km long by 5 km wide is a concentrated essence of its larger neighbor.