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Uncovering the Armenian genocide via literature

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We're bringing Armenia's tragic history to the surface in the company of today's guest, Peter Balakian, author of "The Burning Tigris". Also on the show, haute cuisine goes underground as top chefs serve up delicacies in the metro, and a gritty French film about a child protection unit divides critics.

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Slideshow: Behind the scenes
10/06/2009 - CULTURE

Meeting indian performer Raghunath Manet

In this edition, the performer Raghunath Manet, one of the rare successful male dancer in the Barratta Bat yam Indian dance style, and the new Beatles museum in Hambourg.
09/06/2009 - CULTURE

Fez celebrates sacred musics

In this edition:The Fez Festival of World Sacred Music. Focus on Lebanese musician Marcel Khalifé, and on the indian dancer Shantala Shivalingappa. Finally a visit in the World Heritage Site of Fez.
09/06/2009 - CULTURE

Venice, capital of contemporary art

In this edition, Venice Biennale opens its doors, a look at artists censored during this event, and the new art gallery of French billionaire and art collector, François Pinault.
10/06/2009 - CULTURE

A look at cultural events of the week

In this edition, the new Hergé museum in Belgium, the second life of the Berlin wall, the new interpretation of Mozart's " The Magic flute" by Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio, and the return of Iggy Pop.
08/06/2009 - CULTURE

Nina Skarra, Norway's first 'haute couture' designer

In this edition, Eve Jackson receives the first Norway's 'haute couture' designer Nina Skarra. Focus on the event "Home" by Yann Arthus Bertrand, and the giant video games fair in Los Angeles, the E3.

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