The Fisherman, Nature and Habitat in Auvernier

7 January 2024

Artist, hunter, father, husband, philosopher, ecologist and fisherman, all these characteristics apply to Denis Junod d’Auvernier (canton of Neuchâtel). Junod is one of around thirty professional fishermen on Lake Neuchâtel’s shores. His life story is written down in a recently published biography: “De fils en père. Denis Junod” (From father to son. Denis Junod). Hauterive, … Read more » “The Fisherman, Nature and Habitat in Auvernier”

The Monasteries of Basel

2 January 2024

Almost 500 years ago, in 1525-1529, the ten monasteries in Basel ceased to exist. The city became the new owner. The bishop, too, left the town and went to Porrentruy. The Reformation reached Basel, and 450 years of history ended. The first monastery St. Alban was founded in 1083. The second monastery was St. Leonhard, … Read more » “The Monasteries of Basel”

Unrest and Unrueh in St. Imier and Switzerland

10 December 2023

Switzerland is not known as a country of revolutionary change. Yet it is often at the forefront of scientific, industrial, democratic, ethical or social developments. One of these aspects was the foundation of the first democratic (for men only) Federation with three officially recognised languages in 1848. In addition, the country was a refuge for … Read more » “Unrest and Unrueh in St. Imier and Switzerland”