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EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 23 MIN

Ep. 21. Wilhelm Tell

from Switzerland, a Chronicle

In this episode 5 of series 2 - I recount the story of Wilhelm Tell and the shooting of an apple from the head of his son and then look at how the Swiss hero has been perceived and emulated during subsequent history. What is his status today?There's a Facebook page where I share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. If you like what I’ve started please consider supporting me through Patreon, a link for that is also in the episode notes. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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