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White War: The Alpine Front of World War I – Battling Amidst Peaks and Peril

Introduction The First World War, often characterized by its trench warfare on the Western Front, witnessed a unique and harrowing theater of conflict known as the “White War.” This lesser-known chapter of the war unfolded in the high-altitude Alpine sector of the Italian front, where soldiers faced not only the perils of combat but also […]

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Frozen Treasures of the Alps: Uncovering Secrets of Early Humans and Natural History

Introduction The Alps, with their majestic peaks and vast glaciers, have always been a source of fascination for explorers and adventurers alike. But as the world warms due to climate change, these glaciers are melting at an unprecedented rate, revealing a treasure trove of artefacts, human remains and other testimonies of the past preserved in […]