Patrick von Stutenzee's History Blog
I like history. If it is sometimes weird and wonderful, so much the better.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Geneva Landmark Jet d'Eau is a Reminder of Industrialization
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The Jet d'Eau is the tourist attraction best known in Geneva, Switzerland. The majestic water fountain in Lake Geneva is one of the lar...
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Tambora, The Volcano That Changed History
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200 years ago, the eruption of the Indonesian volcano Tambora set off a series of events that would change world history. This is often ove...
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Sunday, March 16, 2014
Anna Goeldi, Last Witch
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Anna Göldi was one of the last victims of the superstitious belief in witches in Europe. The trial took place in Glarus, today in Switzerla...
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Neuchatel: The Anachronistic City in Switzerland
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Neuchatel is a beautiful little town in Switzerland situated on Lake Neuchatel, but it is a city. It was an anachronistic holdover from th...
Sunday, February 9, 2014
William Tell and the Apple: National Treasures
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Swiss national hero William (Wilhelm) Tell might be one of the best known national heroes in the world. His famous shot at an apple placed ...
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