Colonial Empire, Habsburg-style
What do Mozambique, Tianjin, and the Nicobar islands have in common? Very little! Except that they were all sites of the Habsburgs' clumsy attempts at an overseas empire. In this episode, we dive into...
2 Aug 202419min
The Habsburg Code: AEIOU
The letters "AEIOU" can be found scattered throughout Vienna, etched in stone, engraved on buildings, and inscribed in art. But what do they mean? In this episode, we unravel the mystery behind these ...
4 Jul 202426min
Conchita Wurst: 10 years later
Ten years ago, Conchita Wurst took the Eurovision stage by storm, redefining glamour and shattering boundaries. Join us as Carmen pretends to be a Eurovision aficionado while Stephen rolls his eyes. T...
18 Jun 202424min
Loo and Behold: Vienna's Public Toilets
Before Vienna had public toilets, masked figures roamed the streets with poop buckets. Yes, you heard that right. It wasn't until the 1880s that the city saw its first public toilet, a milestone met w...
28 Mai 202425min
Pez: The Little Candy That Could
Most of us had Pez dispensers when we were growing up. Even if you think you didn't, you will later remember that you did-- just ask Carmen. But did you know it's an Austrian story? From it's humble b...
12 Mai 202426min
Dr. Karl Lueger
When's the last time your city elections required papal intervention? Stumped? Well in Vienna's case, it was the 1897 election of Dr Karl Lueger, a consequential, controversial figure that left an imp...
12 Mai 202439min
