Géraldine Lysser

Géraldine Lysser

Géraldine Lysser studied history and business administration and works in communications at the Swiss National Museum.

Internationally coordinated glacier measurements: a lofty challenge

Géraldine Lysser 04.03.2025 Internationally coordinated glacier observation originated in Switzerland. Maintaining glacier measurements proved difficult during the two world wars. However, Paul-Louis Mercanton from Switzerland kept the research work going amidst the global turmoil.
Glacier changes have been documented since the 19th century. Illustration by Marco Heer.

Donning skis and snowsuits to fight the Red Army

Géraldine Lysser 17.12.2024 Marshal Carl Gustaf Mannerheim led tiny Finland’s stand in several wars against the Goliath that was the Soviet Union, earning him considerable admiration among the Swiss.
Commander-in-chief and unifying figure: Carl Gustaf Mannerheim. The picture was taken in 1943 while he was convalescing in Switzerland.