Mars Imperium is an open-access web portal dedicated to the imperial and post-colonial history of Marseille (XIXᵉ-XXIᵉ century). It is the fruit of a collective project bringing together Aix Marseille Université research laboratories, cultural institutions and socio-cultural partners. Together, they offer rich and varied content to explore an often little-known history, put into perspective with contemporary debates around colonial imprints in the city.
On this portal, you'll find a multitude of digital resources:
- a webdocumentary in thematic video capsules,
- digital walks to (re)discover the town through its historical traces,
- a documented media library,
- digital showcases around historical collections,
- as well as guided thematic tours.
Mars Imperium offers a cross-disciplinary approach, accessible to all, to better understand the historical, memorial and social mechanisms that have marked Marseilles over the centuries.
Article published on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.