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The superpowers of the giant octopus
Long associated with the myth of the kraken, a monster of the deep capable of destroying any ship with its gigantic tentacles, the giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is in reality, despite its impressive size, a peaceful animal that is ...
+ See featureUTINAM: contemporary watchmaking in Besançon by Ludovic MAISANT
In Besançon (Doubs), the capital of French watchmaking, Philippe Lebru, with his company UTINAM, has succeeded in establishing his contemporary clocks with their unique mechanisms worldwide, including one patented design that won a Grand Prix at ...
+ See featureMay 2026 Agenda
Sigmund Freud: 170th anniversary of the psychoanalyst's birth Miles Davis: 100th anniversary of the musician's birth Erik Satie: 160th anniversary of the composer's birth Dennis Hopper: 90th anniversary of the actor's birth
+ See featureThe Statue of Liberty: a universal symbol
This year we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. We must not forget the vital role played by France – particularly through the Marquis de La Fayette – in the victory of the thirteen American ...
+ See featureThe Mirabelle de Lorraine PGI is celebrating its 30th anniversary! by Vincent DAMARIN
Exactly 30 years ago, in 1996, Mirabelle plum producers in Lorraine joined forces to secure the very first Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) awarded to a fruit in France. It is easily recognizable by its characteristic color: a blend of ...
+ See featureStop on Season, April 2026
Each month we offer a Season selection of the best travel images.
Inspiring, creative, bucolic and traveling, these visuals are sources of inspiration for your projects.
Have a nice trip with Hemis.
Lake Geneva under surveillance by Gilles LANSARD
Since 2019, a unique laboratory has been anchored in the middle of Lake Geneva, 500 meters off the coast of Pully, near Lausanne. The LéXPLORE research station's mission includes analyzing the impact of climate change on this rich but fragile ...
+ See featureEthiopia: The Kingdom of the Lion Monkeys
The Gelada baboon (Theropithecus gelada) is one of the most unique monkeys in the world. Its striking red patch on its chest has earned it the nickname "bleeding heart baboon." This patch is not merely aesthetic: it is a visual signal, often used by ...
+ See featureFavorites, April 2026
Stop on Images : a selection of the latest productions by Hemis photographers.
+ See feature800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi
To mark the 800th anniversary of his death, the body of Saint Francis of Assisi will be displayed - for the first time - in the Basilica of Assisi (February 22 to March 22, 2026). Millions of pilgrims and visitors are expected to travel to Umbria to ...
+ See featureThe art of laughing at it
More and more artists are expressing their vision of the world in humorous or provocative ways! The resulting artwork can reflect the creator's simple whimsy or denounce a societal problem, seeking to shake up the viewer and make them aware of a ...
+ See featureThe Last Cowboys of Colombia by Laurent NILLES
The incessant summer rains have transformed the Llanos - literally "the flatlands" - into a watery world. For eight months of the year, this fertile savanna in the far east of Colombia disappears beneath seasonal floods. Only in winter, when drought ...
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