Alps

Through the Brenner Pass

To look at a map of Europe is to see a disconnected landmass. Sometimes described as a ‘peninsula of peninsulas’, the world’s second smallest continent is naturally divided. Even from the centre, it is not always easy to travel to the extremes. Take the Alps for example, since ancient times, they have proven to be…

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S3/E5 Hagerbach: The Superhero Story

Every good superhero universe has its origins story. Hagerbach’s begins with Rudolf Amberg, looking to innovate and find new efficiency savings for his iron mine. So began a 50-year journey from testing equipment and explosives, to fire and tunnel safety simulations, and ever more creative uses for underground space. Ultimately the mining industry in Switzerland…

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