1 March 2022
The Swiss artist Ben Vautier exhibited his art by the claim “La Suisse n’existe pas” at the world exhibition in Seville (1992). Switzerland exists, but what about the Romandy or La Suisse romande, the French-speaking part of Switzerland? Although religion plays a less critical role nowadays, the Catholic and Protestant dividing lines crisscross through the … Read more » “The Romandy”
1 March 2022
The Alps had various names in ancient times: the Alps Poenines (Alpes Poeninae), the Alps Graies (Alpes Graiae), the Alps Cottiennes (Alpes Cottiae) and the Alps Maritimes (Alpes Maritimes). The Alpes Graiae and Alpes Poenines extended over different Celtic regions and peoples. The Alpes Graiae included the Tarentaise, the Beaufortain and the Haut-Faucigny. Valais belonged to the Poenine Alps. The Alpes Cottiae … Read more » “The Celtic Tribes of the Alps”
8 February 2022
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) created the private detective Sir Sherlock Holmes. Holmes is known for his proficiency in observation, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic he employs when investigating cases for various clients, including Scotland Yard. His methods were not just fiction but practical, visionary and effective, and they paved the … Read more » “Sherlock Holmes in Meiringen”
