International Castellio Society

The aim of the International Castellio Society (InternationaleCastellio Gesellschaft) in Basel is to bring the life and work of Sébastien Castellion (1515-1563) to public attention. It is mainly concerned with his ideas on (religious) tolerance. The Society’s activities focus on the historical and religious context and the influence and contemporary significance of Castellio’s work. The … Read more » “International Castellio Society”

The Barragan Foundation

Established in 1996, the Barragan Foundation is a non-profit institution based in Birsfelden, Switzerland (canton of Basel-Landschaft). Its primary focus is preserving and studying the Barragán Archive holdings and collecting related photographs by Armando Salas Portugal. After the first phase of activity dedicated to assessing and organizing the archival holdings, the Barragan Foundation has undertaken … Read more » “The Barragan Foundation”

The Lakes and Rivers of Switzerland

Switzerland is a water-rich country. Lakes and rivers cover around 4% of its surface area, roughly 61,000km of rivers and streams, and around 1,500 lakes. Switzerland has 6% of Europe’s freshwater reserves. The country is a huge reservoir in the continent’s heart, so it is also known as ‘the water castle of Europe’. These reserves … Read more » “The Lakes and Rivers of Switzerland”