Local history in Switzerland.
21 October 2021
The village of Eclépens (canton of Vaud) is located at the foot of the Mormont hill (known for its Celtic excavations) and lies on the left bank of the Venoge river. Eclepedingus in the year 814, Sclepens in 1147, Escleppens in 1453, a name believed to be a person of Germanic origin. The Roman road … Read more » “Eclépens, Mormont, the Canal and the Castle”
18 October 2021
The early Middle Ages (5th-10th centuries) were crucial centuries in the history of Raetia. The creation of Churrätien and Medieval and modern Graubünden (1524-1803-1815) occurred in this period. The transition from Roman rule to the Middle Ages was a long process. The political structures, the social, economic and linguistic conditions, the ecclesiastical and cultural situation … Read more » “The Bishopric of Chur”
11 October 2021
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