The Alemannic Language

The Alemannic Language refers to (German) dialects in the south of the German-speaking region. The area of Lake Constance has never been a linguistic unity (except for the present-day German language and the Latin Language in the Roman period). A distinction is made between Schwäbisch (north of Tuttingen and Immenstadt in Baden-Württemberg), Oberrheinalemannisch (Alsace and … Read more » “The Alemannic Language”

The Sumatra-Swiss

Switzerland is one of the world’s most innovative, globalised and cosmopolitan countries. The image of an island in the middle of Europe or the European Union is untrue today or yesterday. However, it is a monetary, democratic and social oasis in various ways. For centuries, Switzerland and its entrepreneurs have provided services, exporting, importing and … Read more » “The Sumatra-Swiss”

Romanesque Art in Alsace

Romanesque art in the Alsace differs from the neighbouring regions but has many similarities. Alsace is located in the Upper Rhine region and has always been a crossroads of Latin and Germanic culture. It can also be seen in the influences of Lombardy and other Italian regions, Burgundy, Auvergne and other regions in France, the … Read more » “Romanesque Art in Alsace”