The creation of CERN, the role played by physicists - many of whom were involved in research on the atomic bomb during the Second World War - and the very strong links between the CERN project and international Geneva are eminently important.

This episode focuses on other characteristic aspects of CERN's history: the criticisms, fears and social contestation that have existed over the decades.

This podcast is hosted by journalist David Glaser and historian Véronique Stenger (University of Geneva) and is edited by FONSART.

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With the help of readings from Henry Dunant's book "A memory of Solférino" and archives, most of which come from geneveMonde.ch partner institutions, historian Véronique Stenger and journalist David Glaser explain the history and evolution of these Conventions and their usefulness in the context of armed conflicts.

Research and presentation : Véronique Stenger and David Glaser

Readings : Laurent Burkhalter

Production: David Glaser and Christophe Legrain

Translations : Justin Araya

Special thanks to the Geneva Public Library, the Swiss Diplomatic Archives (DODIS), the RTS archives, Memoriav and the ICRC archives.

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Research and narration: Véronique Stenger and David Glaser

Production: David Glaser and Cyril Delemer

Translation: Justin Araya

Heartfelt thanks to the RTS Archives, the EBU, the UN Library and Archives and BBC archives.

To find out more about the history of the EBU, click on this link to our special report.

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