<p>Part two of a three-part series about the connection between nostalgia and homesickness.  We "meet" a medical student who attended Basel University in the 17th century, and we try to retrace the steps of the Swiss mercenaries who inspired him.</p>

Part two of a three-part series about the connection between nostalgia and homesickness. We "meet" a medical student who attended Basel University in the 17th century, and we try to retrace the steps of the Swiss mercenaries who inspired him.

<p>Part two of a three-part series about the connection between nostalgia and homesickness.&nbsp; We "meet" a medical student who attended Basel University in the 17th century, and we try to retrace the steps of the Swiss mercenaries who inspired him.</p>

Part 2: Why do we get nostalgic?

Swiss stories for the world with host Susan Misicka. In every episode we cover a universal topic with strong Swiss ties. You’ll be surprised at how much "Swissness" there is out there.

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