MEDIATHEQUE : “MICHEL VERGE-FRANCESCHI, AUX ORIGINES DE LA TETE DE MAURE “.

MEDIATHEQUE : "MICHEL VERGE-FRANCESCHI, AUX ORIGINES DE LA TETE DE MAURE ".

From 19/09 to 19/09.

Mediateca Centru Di Corsica - Corte: "Michel Vergé-Franceschi, Aux origines de la tête de Maure". Michel Vergé-Franceschi, The origins of the Moor's head A king, a slave, a privateer or a saint? Conference on Friday 19/09 at 6.00 pm Since when has Corsica sported a Moor's head on its coat of arms? What exactly does this mysterious emblem symbolise? Why did Pascal Paoli decide to raise the band on the forehead to make it the definitive symbol of the Corsican nation? Michel Vergé-Franceschi, emeritus historian and renowned specialist in maritime history, answers all these fascinating questions in his latest book, Aux origines de la tête de Maure. This meeting will be an opportunity to discover the latest research on one of the most emblematic symbols of Corsica and to engage in a dialogue with a renowned historian who has devoted his career to shedding light on the grey areas of our historical heritage. A not-to-be-missed evening for all lovers of Corsican history! Free admission 04.95.55.69.80 MCC@isula.corsica