The collection of the Basel Mission contains numerous photographs that show the colonial context at the beginning of the 20th century. The scientific reappraisal of this context is an important concern for Mission 21.

The collection of the Basel Mission contains over 2000 portraits of departing missionaries. Among other things, they document the development of photography up to the 1950s.

A find from our archives: A book by Peter Essoka Diso tells how a visitor from Cameroon perceived Switzerland in the 1950s. He described his travel impressions and shows us familiar things in a new light.

Who were my ancestors, where are my roots? Genealogy fascinates many people. Some find answers to their questions in our archive.

Europe's missionary activity appears ambivalent: Next to examples of respectful encounters stand those of Western arrogance or racist behavior. We take a closer look at this tension.

The girls' home of the Basel Mission in Mangalore, India, was inaugurated in April 1902. Half a year later, it was an abandoned ruin. The plague was to blame.

What was the attitude of missionary societies in the 18th and 19th centuries toward the slave trade? The answer is not clear. This was shown in two exciting presentations with a lot of historical source material and a lively discussion in a Mission 21 webinar.

Missionaries translated the Bible into many languages. This was more than the transfer from one language to another - the content had to become understandable in a new context.

Despite the difficult Corona situation, Mission 21's unique research archive remains open - in compliance with the protection concept. Mission 21 is constantly making more sources available for research in order to also promote the reappraisal of its own history. This is made possible in particular by the support of renowned foundations.