The Chemin du Calvaire in Lausanne was once believed to be a place of execution, with a 'Mont du gibet' where the bodies of the condemned would swing in the wind. However, this dark history was later disputed, and the name 'Calvaire' was found to likely refer to a former cross that stood at the top of the hill, marking the path for processions. This etymological discovery transformed the area's reputation from one of morbid fascination to a more benign, historical curiosity.