A close-up and personal look at Switzerland
I can name direct ancestors of mine back to 1600, a long time ago. But now we’re going to step back a bit farther; 1348 – 1350, Switzerland and the Black Death. That was admittedly a long time ago but… Read moreA Point in Time: 1348-1350, the Black Death
If ever a name is intertwined with independence and Switzerland it’s William Tell. The Legend According to the tale, Tell is a peasant and expert crossbowman from Bürglen in the canton of Uri. As a sign of submission to the… Read moreSwiss People: The Legend Wilhelm Tell
There is at least one restaurant in Switzerland named “End of the world“ [End der Welt]. It’s near Magglingen, north of Biel-Bienne and located on the “End of the World” street [End der Welt-Strasse]. My husband, Ben and I were… Read moreThe Middle of Nowhere
November 24, 1972 was the day that Mani Matter died. But let me start at the beginning. Who exactly was Mani Matter and what did he do? If you’re Swiss, then of course you have heard of the man. You… Read moreA Point in Time: 1972 – Mani Matter
Well, of course we all know the four seasons, there’s Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter but when is the fifth season? I suppose the better question would be what is a fifth season? When an event takes place that effects… Read moreWelcome to the Fifth Season in Switzerland
Solothurn is a beautiful little Baroque town on the banks of the Aare river not far from where we live. It was built between 1530 and 1792. But settlements have been in the area for much longer than that. Finds… Read moreSolothurn’s Magical Number
The fact that I blog about my Swiss experiences and the quirkiness of Switzerland leads me quite often to talk about the language differences. Of course I find that interesting, otherwise I wouldn’t write about it. I’m always pleased to… Read moreGenealogy at a Glance – The Blog Connection
Swiss TV had their humble beginnings in 1939. That’s when Switzerland tested the transmission of television and showed what modern life could look like at the Swiss National Exhibit. A few short years later, on five days a week for… Read moreTV in Switzerland
August 1st , Swiss National Day (similar to July 4th in the States), is approaching fast, so no better way to celebrate than by adding to your knowledge of Swiss history and the birth and forming of the nation a… Read moreA Point in Time: 1802 The War of Sticks
Between 1429 and 1731 Switzerland put a total of around 10,000 men and women on trial for witchcraft. About 60% of them were executed, usually burnt at the stake. A sad set of numbers. In 1782 Anna Göldin was the… Read moreA Point in Time – 1782 – Anna Göldin
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