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In a rare find, archaeologists in Windisch, canton of Aargau, have unearthed the charred remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman flatbread, offering new insights into the daily life and diet of the Vindonissa settlement.
In Gelterkinden, Baselland Archaeology has unearthed the stone foundation of the 'Weiherhaus', a noble residence from the 14th-15th century that had been sought by historians for nearly 90 years, confirming its location and historical significance.
Historic Lausanne Cathedral celebrates 750th anniversary with ceremony featuring Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, highlighting its cultural and institutional significance.
Historic Lausanne Cathedral celebrates 750th anniversary of consecration with ceremony featuring government officials and highlighting its role in Swiss cultural heritage.
Flore-Alpe botanical garden foundation reveals founder's connections to German war economy, prompts name change
Historical investigation reveals Flore-Alpe botanical garden founder's connections to German war economy during 1940-1944
Archaeological excavation in canton Jura uncovers significant prehistoric settlement with pottery and jewelry dating back to 1,050-650 BC at planned waste disposal center.
Archaeologists uncover well-preserved remains of ancient Roman bridge in canton Bern, including over 300 oak piles and artifacts from daily Roman life.
Archaeological find reveals well-preserved oak structures and artifacts from daily Roman life
Rare Lariosaurus discovery provides new insights into ancient swimming behavior
Century-old 'Rigikrankheit' environmental scandal revealed through defamation trial, explaining mysterious illnesses that once plagued visitors to the famous Swiss mountain.
Geneva's Red Cross Museum launches innovative 'Tuning In' exhibition, showcasing unique humanitarian sound archives and shared human experiences.
Special events and exhibition planned to mark anniversary of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who served as professor at the University of Basel from 1869 to 1879.
University of Basel launches events and exhibition featuring original documents to mark 125th anniversary of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche's death.
Historic memorial ceremony in Ticino marks the installation of 'stumble stones' honoring Italian partisans who died fleeing fascism to Switzerland in 1944.
A protest art piece critiquing controversial 18th-century banker David de Pury's slavery connections has been stolen from Neuchâtel's city center, highlighting ongoing debates about Switzerland's colonial heritage.
University of Bern researchers collaborate with modern tattoo artists to decode complex prehistoric tattooing methods preserved on a 2,000-year-old Siberian mummy.
Switzerland marks 20th anniversary of first bear sighting since species extinction, with 22 bears documented since 2005, though only one currently resides in Lower Engadine.
François-Benjamin May becomes first Swiss Marist Brother to be beatified by Catholic Church, recognized for his educational work and martyrdom.
Researchers from Basel and Zurich universities make breakthrough in understanding pandemic virus mutations through analysis of preserved Swiss sample.
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