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Basel, Switzerland

Pharmazie-Historisches Museum der Universität Basel

One of the world's largest collections of pharmaceutical artifacts.

47.5537, 7.5861

After installation, waiting for the concrete to set.

Basel, Switzerland

Eine gefahrliche Uberfahrt (A Dangerous Crossing)

Along the Rhine, about a mile from the historic Munster, learn the heartrending story of two lovers torn asunder, cast into unknown layers of time and space.

47.5552, 7.6063

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The Henkermuseum

Extensive private collection of authentic Medieval devices used for human torture and execution.

47.4646, 7.8101

12 MILEs FROM Basel

Massive crack between two Staufen buildings.

Staufen im Breisgau, Germany

The Cracking Buildings of Staufen

A geothermal energy project gone wrong is fracturing the city's picturesque architecture.

47.8817, 7.7318

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