9831        6. January 2025

The history of the advancements in sanitation and hygiene is often viewed through a Western lens, yet some of the most significant contributions came from the Middle East during the Islamic Golden Age. Two famous figures of this era, Al-Razi and Ibn Sina, made groundbreaking strides in the understanding and promotion of hygiene. Their works not only influenced their contemporaries but also laid foundational principles that influenced even our modern perception of health and hygiene.

  5011        7. September 2023

Yazd, a city nestled in the heart of Iran's central desert, holds a unique historical treasure - its ingenious water and sewage system. Dating back centuries, this remarkable system not only provided clean water and efficient sewage management but also demonstrated the resourcefulness and forward-thinking of its inhabitants. In this blog post, we delve into the historical background of Yazd's water and sewage system, explore what makes it unique, and uncover the valuable lessons it offers us in today's world. 

  180        5. August 2026

By the time I was eight months pregnant, I had become an expert on public toilets in Bonn (Germany).

I knew exactly which cafés had clean restrooms, which department stores allowed customers to use their facilities, and which places changed their policy (for example, the cathedral had accessible public bathrooms – and suddenly the doors were locked). I knew that the bookstore Thalia had toilets. I knew which cafés required you to make a purchase before handing over the key (the majority, although sometimes a nice barista takes pity on you). And I knew that leaving home without mentally mapping the next available toilet was no longer an option.