Alain Korben — a French historian, a specialist in social and cultural history, known for his research in the field of the history of sensuality, everyday life, and collective imaginations. He is one of the leading representatives of the "Annals" French historical school, which focuses on the study of social phenomena and cultural practices. Corben explores themes such as the history of silence, scents, carnality and sexuality, drawing attention to the details of everyday life in past centuries.
Among his most famous books are"Smells: Sensuality and Social Representation in the 19th Century"and"The Territory of the Void: A Western European History of Silence", in which he explores how people's perception of the world has changed over the centuries.
