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The Day America Bombed Switzerland: The Schaffhausen Raid of 1944
Was Switzerland bombed in WW2? Yes, about 70 times. Explore the 1944 Schaffhausen bombing, the 1945 raids on Zurich and Basel, and the Wauwilermoos camp.
The Matterhorn Is African: How Two Continents Built the Alps
Yes, the top of the Matterhorn is African rock. Explore its geology layer by layer and see how Africa and Europe built the Alps over…
The Clock That Stops Every Minute: How a Swiss Railway Clock Took On Apple
Why does the Swiss railway clock stop every minute? Meet the engineer behind the SBB clock, the 58.5-second trick and Apple’s reported CHF 20m licence.
25 Best Places to Visit in Switzerland: The Ultimate 2026 Heritage Guide
The 25 best places to visit in Switzerland, each with a hidden gem, nearby wonders and the story most guides miss, plus a map and…
Aletsch Glacier: The River of Ice Switzerland Once Prayed to Stop
The Aletsch Glacier is the largest in the Alps: 20 km of ice, a 1678 vow to stop it, a record melt in 2026 and…
The Fondue Conspiracy: How a Cheese Cartel Made It Switzerland’s National Dish
Fondue history from a 1699 Zurich recipe to the cheese cartel that sold it to soldiers and the world. Was fondue invented in Switzerland? The…
