Flashback: Capsules of history

Flashback: Capsules of history

The Flashback series explores the stories of people linked to Pictet who have made history. Each episode features interviews with Laurent Christeller, Pictet's Corporate Archivist, and visual storytelling that brings history to life.

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The history of Raoul Pictet, founder of Froid Pictet and maker of ice creams in Plainpalais

Explore Raoul Pictet’s life and work, his contribution to the science of refrigeration, his invention showcased at the Paris Universal Exhibition and the creation of his company Froid Pictet.

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La Pic-Pic: When Swiss elegance meets speed

Dive into the history of the iconic Pic-Pic car brand, co-founded by Lucien Pictet, the son of our former Managing Partner Ernest Pictet. Our new video takes you back to the early 20th century when Pic-Pic cars helped fight fires and break speed records.

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Unfolding the Past with 'The Botanist'

This episode journeys into the life and work of Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle, the brother of one of Pictet's founders. Known for his pioneering contribution to botany, de Candolle's herbarium has stood the test of time, bearing witness to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of our natural world.

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