The new history of Basel (Die neue Basler Stadtgeschichte ) appears in 2024. This book tells the story of the economic, social and cultural successes of the canton Basel-Stadt and the city on the Rhine, but also the missed opportunities. From an economic and cultural perspective, medieval Basel was mainly focused on the Alsace and … Read more » “The Republic of Basel”
The Swiss Confederation introduced universal suffrage for men in 1848 as the first democracy in Europe and as one of the world’s first nations. History However, women’s right to vote at the national level would only become a reality on 26 March 1971, following the referendum of 7 February. Switzerland was almost the last country … Read more » “Fifty years women’s suffrage”
The canton of Basel-Stadt consists of three municipalities: Basel, Riehen and Bettingen. Riehen and Bettingen are located on the right bank of the Rhine. Riehen was already inhabited before the Roman occupation by the Celts. Alemanni settled after the departure of the Romans in the fifth century. The name Riehen appears for the first time … Read more » “Bettingen and Riehen”
