Showing posts with label Roman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Roman. Show all posts

Monday, January 4, 2021

Hypatia of Alexandria

Hypatia of Alexandria was an eminent scientist in Roman Alexandria at the turn of the 4th century AD. This accolade was accorded to her by contemporaries; remarkable for any scientist, it was exceptional for a woman. As a teacher, she drew pupils from across the empire to her lessons.

Saturday, November 30, 2013

History in The Alps: Forcellina and Lunghin Passes

The Forcellina and Lunghin Passes together build a crossroad with the Septimer Pass. The Forcellina Pass starts in the Avers Valley to end north of the culmination point of the Septimer Pass; the Lunghin Pass starts in the Engadin to reach a point slightly more to the north on the same pass. Like the Septimer Pass, they are a paradise for hikers and mountain-bikers.

Forcellina Pass

Thursday, July 4, 2013

United Nations World Capital Geneva

Geneva is mostly seen as the seat of the United Nations and the International Red Cross. This is flattering, but it is also a very old city full of history with a unique international charm. At some time or another, it was capital to three kingdoms, home to a handful of saints and to many more less saintly. Situated on Lake Geneva (in French Lac Leman), it is a beautiful place to spend some days of a holiday.


Saturday, June 15, 2013

Museum City: Basel

Basel is a cultural center with more than 60 museums. The city's special geographical situation bordering both Germany and France has brought forth peculiarities, such as three railway stations in the town center and a trinational airport. It is also a city steeped in legend, most of which is fervently believed by its inhabitants.