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History

Galba, Caesar and the memory of Octodurus

written by Pascal Couchepin

In his column, the former Federal Councillor shares a book that has made a lasting impression on him. This month, he comments on the comic strip «I, Julius Caesar».

History

The «Alpine moron», a medical and literary curiosity

By Nicolas Jutzet · 29 April 2025

In the 19th century, a strange figure fueled the tales of travelers climbing the mountains of Switzerland: the «Alpine cretin». Whether a folk monster or the object of medical interest, his story reveals much more than a simple health phenomenon.

Literature

The missing of Tsanfleuron become novel heroes

By Sandrine Rovere · 13 June 2024

In his latest novel, French author Alexandre Duyck uses a Swiss news item to weave a universal tale of family and grief.

Literature

My snowy walk with Sylvain Tesson: «Everything in Switzerland delights me».»

By Oriane Binggeli · 06 January 2023

Hiking in the mountains means forgetting «your regrets, your plans, your ambitions». Sylvain Tesson crossed the Alps on skis, dedicating his latest book, «Blanc». The story of a balancing act between physical effort and inner remission. We met him in Arolla (VS), during the first snows.

Literature

How to use poetic friendship

By Arthur Billerey · December 20, 2022

Based on their friendship, writers Alberto Nessi and Jérôme Meizoz, from Ticino and Valais respectively, translate each other's tiny village stories into their mother tongues, using a style of writing about the ordinary.