Episodios
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In this episode, we are joined by Judith Eiblmayr, a distinguished Austrian architect and insightful writer on the history and evolution of architecture.
Our conversation highlights the extraordinary life and legacy of Elizabeth Scheu-Close, a trailblazing Austrian-American architect. Born in 1912 Vienna, Elizabeth—often known as Lisl—was exposed to some of the most influential thinkers and creatives of her time, inspiring her early passion for architecture.
Despite the challenges of entering a field largely dominated by men, she pursued her dream with determination. Her journey led her to the United States, where she earned a degree from MIT in Boston and later established herself professionally in Philadelphia. In 1938, she and her husband, Win Close, founded the firm Close and Scheu Architects, through which she contributed to numerous significant projects, including Ferguson Hall at the University of Minnesota.
Elizabeth Scheu-Close is celebrated today as one of the most important figures in modern Austrian-American architecture.
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Find more from our guest, Judith Eiblmayr: https://www.eiblmayr.at/de/
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Intro and Outro Music: https://archive.org/details/lp_franz-lehars-the-merry-widow_dorothy-kirsten-robert-rounseville-the-mer
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Who we are: The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies (BIAAS) promotes an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria, including the lands of the former Habsburg empire, by awarding grants and fellowships, organizing lectures and conferences, and publishing the Journal of Austrian-American History. We engage with a broader public audience through digital programming, including videos, podcasts and blog posts.
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Auf Wiedersehen! / Until next time!
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In this episode of The Botstiber Podcast, host Luke Morgante sits down with Megan Brandow-Faller, a professor of history at the City University of New York - Kingsborough, to discuss her forthcoming book.
"Child Creativity in the Visual Arts: From Secessionist Vienna to Postwar America," will trace the origins of Franz Cižek's ideas on child creativity and examines how these ideas migrated across the Atlantic, further developed by educators such as Emmy Zweybrück and Viktor Lowenfeld.
Keep an eye out, the book will be published with Bloomsbury Academic in 2025!
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Intro/Outro Music: https://musopen.org/music/2326-scenes-from-childhood-op-15/
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In this special podcast episode presented by the Botstiber Institute, we hear stories of adventures from the life of Eduard Medinger. As a teenager in 1860s Austria, Eduard was full of eager anticipation to experience the world beyond his home in Central Europe.
In part one of two, we are introduced to the young man and his bold plan to reach the distant shores of Yokohama, Japan beginning in the imperial capital, Vienna. What he expects to be a straightforward journey across the continents to Asia, becomes a much different, challenging adventure filled with eccentric characters, new destinations, and 19th century criminals.
Stay tuned for part two, coming soon!
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Eduard Medinger's personal letters and diaries were provided by his great grandson, Gregor Medinger, to make this special possible. Gregor Medinger also provides narration throughout the episode.
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After the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a newly independent Austria sought fresh business ventures to aid the reconstruction process and its battered economy. In this episode, guest Andrew Behrendt of the Missouri University of Science and Technology joins host Luke Morgante to discuss the emergence of tourism as a salve to Austria's financial woes, and why American tourists were so highly coveted despite their low numbers.
Follow along to hear about the ways Austrian tourism promoters propagandized to Americans overseas, how the arrival of tourists affected local culture, and the changing modes in which Austrians and Americans perceived each other during the 1920s and 1930s.
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If you would like to find more from Andrew Behrendt and his work, click the links below:
- Missouri University of Science and Technology Profile
- Historical Representation in Video Games
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This reading comes from Chapter One of Deitrich W. Botstiber's 2007 autobiography, "Not On The Mayflower."
Dietrich Botstiber was born in 1912 in Vienna, Austria, during the final years of the Habsburg monarchy when the country flourished with abundant natural resources and high culture. In his memoirs, Botstiber writes about his life in Austria during the first part of the twentieth century, and describes an Austria of great beauty and bounty that, over those years, diminished in size, culture, wealth and prestige, due in large part to the breakup of the Habsburg Dual-Monarchy, the 1938 Anschluss and the ensuing war. Botstiber witnessed the most unsettling times in Austrian history, but in Chapter One he poignantly recounts the innocence of his own youth in 1931 when he was 18.
On September 29, 1995, Dietrich Botstiber penned his name to a trust that would be the governing document for the Dietrich W. Botstiber Foundation. In the trust, Botstiber set forth his charitable intentions: to provide scholarships to talented students of good moral character in the fields of science, technology and commerce; to promote an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria; to support programs that prevent cruelty to animals and human beings; and to reform education systems in the fields of science, technology and commerce.
Growing from its roots, today the Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies and Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control continue to advance the mission of the Dietrich W. Botstiber Foundation.
The full book, "Not On The Mayflower" (2007) can be found here.
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We're thrilled to bring you an engaging conversation between two esteemed guests: Lotte Bailyn and guest host, Gary Cohen.
Lotte Bailyn, Professor Emerita at the MIT Sloan School of Management, is a trailblazer in the field of organizational behavior and the daughter of acclaimed Austrian social scientists Marie Jahoda and Paul Lazarsfeld. Her pioneering research on work-life integration and gender equality has had a profound impact on workplaces around the world.
Joining her is Gary Cohen, a distinguished professor from the University of Minnesota, renowned for his expertise in modern European history, particularly focusing on Central Europe and the Jewish experience.
In this episode, Bailyn shares parts of her remarkable life story, highlighting her deep connections to Austria. From her family's Austrian roots to her academic and professional collaborations, Austria has played a significant role in shaping Bailyn's perspectives and achievements.
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More from Lotte Bailyn and her work:
Lotte Bailyn at MIT Sloan School of Management
Lotte Bailyn Books & Publications
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Raymond Jonas is a Botstiber grant recipient and the Jon Bridgman Endowed Professor in History at the University of Washington. In this episode, he discusses the rise and fall of Maximilian I and the Second Mexican Empire. A brief yet impactful period, the story of the Second Mexican Empire connects 19th century Mexico and the United States with European powers of the era and a motivated Habsburg monarch, Maximilian I.
Much of the conversation stems from Jonas' recent book, Habsburgs on the Rio Grande: The Rise and Fall of the Second Mexican Empire (2024).
More from Raymond Jonas and his work:
Raymond Jonas Website
Raymond Jonas Publications
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Intro & Outro Music: Erroll Garner Trio - When Johnny Comes Marching Home (1950)
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Today's guest is Yale University graduate and University of Vienna doctoral student, Alexander McCargar! In this episode, he discusses early perceptions and portrayals of Native America in the Habsburg Empire and Austrian society, as well how these first impressions evolved into present-day understanding.
McCargar offers a unique approach to historical analysis, blending his backgrounds in stage design, theatre, architecture and more!
Find more from Alexander McCargar and his work, below:
Alexander McCargar Website
Alexander McCargar presenting at "Habsburg Encounters with Native America"
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Introduction & Outro Music: Josef Suk - Serenade for Strings, Op.6 (1892)
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Born in Bad Gastein, nestled in the middle of Austria, Gerald Lehner began a lifelong journey from the alpine peaks of Central Europe, to the high-altitude vistas of the Himalayas, the windswept terrains of Alaska, and countless other places around the world.
As an engineer and teacher, Lehner contributed directly to the communities that welcomed him. As a journalist for major news publications like ORF, Profil and Der Spiegel, he supported his hosts by sharing their stories with global audiences, thousands of miles away.
Listen in to hear Lehner's most beloved and formative stories from his multi-continental adventures!
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In this episode we are lucky to hear from recent Botstiber grantee and lecturer at the University of Graz, Duncan Bare. Bare's research has offered a new glimpse into the development of the United States' intelligence agencies, especially the OSS, SSU and CIG, in the context of their 1940s Austrian operations.
Listen in to hear the stories of these organizations' early days, the normal people tasked with establishing their presence, and the eventual creation of the CIA!
Recorded On: December 15, 2023
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Today's guest is renowned architect Christoph Kapeller. In this episode, he reflects on his journey from southeastern Austria along the border with Slovenia, to busy streets across the United States, and sunny days in the historic Egyptian city of Alexandria.
If you enjoyed the episode and would like to hear more from Gerald Steinacher, you can find his work at the following links:
Christoph Kapeller Architecture: https://www.ck-architecture.com/
Christoph Kapeller Photography: https://cargocollective.com/ck-imaging
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The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies presents, Christmas in Vienna.
From warm meals in busy Christmas markets, to scary visits from Krampus, and gifts under the Tannenbaum, Austria has a wealth of cultural customs to offer throughout the month of December. In the first-ever Botstiber Christmas special, listen along as ten individuals from across Austria share with us their most cherished memories and traditions of the holiday season.
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Narrated by: Luke Morgante & Valerie Arapis
Edited by: Daniel Fullam
A huge thank you to our Austrian guests who shared these memories with us, making the Christmas special possible: Gerald Steinacher, Günter Bischof, Ivett Rita Guntersdorfer, Finja Draxler, Valentina Funes-Rainer, Lena Höllebrand, Lilly Maier, Julia Secklehner, Kathrin Seel, and Christoph Kapeller.
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Christmas in Vienna Pt.1 | St.Nikolaus, Krampus and the Perchten
Christmas in Vienna Pt.2 | Holiday Traditions from the Austrian Alps
Christmas in Vienna Pt.3 | Christmas Markets and Holiday Cuisine
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Christmastime evokes memories of distinct sights, sounds and smells. in Austria, few locations embody these memories more than the Christmas markets that spring-up across the country, starting in mid-November.
In the following, part three of the Botstiber Institute’s “Christmas in Vienna,” ten Austrians share their experiences from the largest Christmas markets, bustling with visitors in cities like Vienna and Salzburg, down to the smallest markets that seem to blend into the alpine forests surrounding them. In this part, the guests also share their favorite foods of the season, from grandma’s Christmas cookies at-home to Kaiserschmarrn from street vendors.
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Narrated & Scripted by: Luke Morgante
Edited by: Daniel Fullam
A huge thank you to our Austrian guests who shared these memories with us, making the Christmas special possible: Gerald Steinacher, Günter Bischof, Ivett Rita Guntersdorfer, Finja Draxler, Valentina Funes-Rainer, Lena Höllebrand, Lilly Maier, Julia Secklehner, Kathrin Seel, and Christoph Kapeller.
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Christmas in Vienna Pt.1 | St.Nikolaus, Krampus and the Perchten
Christmas in Vienna Pt.2 | Holiday Traditions from the Austrian Alps
If you enjoyed, please like and subscribe to the Botstiber Institute to receive notifications of future podcasts. The full special will be released soon!
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In this, the inaugural Botstiber Christmas special, ten individuals from across Austria share with us their experiences from the country's many Christmastime festivities. Join us, as their stories take us from bustling Christmas markets in Salzburg to cozy, alpine cottages visited by Saint Nicholas and the dreaded Krampus.
Part two of Christmas in Vienna brings us to Christmas Eve and the 12 days of Christmas that follow. Unlike in the United States, Christmas Eve is often the height of celebration and gift giving across Austria. Holiday cheer is abundant, with stories of the Christkind (Eng: Christ Child), ancient traditions like the Rauhnächte (Eng: Smoke Nights), or more recent customs like the Friedenslicht (Eng: Light of Peace).
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Narrated by: Valerie Arapis
Edited by: Daniel Fullam
Scripted by: Luke Morgante
A huge thank you to our Austrian guests who shared these memories with us, making the Christmas special possible: Gerald Steinacher, Günter Bischof, Ivett Rita Guntersdorfer, Finja Draxler, Valentina Funes-Rainer, Lena Höllebrand, Lilly Maier, Julia Secklehner, Kathrin Seel, and Christoph Kapeller.
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Christmas in Vienna Pt.1 | St.Nikolaus, Krampus and the Perchten
If you enjoyed, please like and subscribe to the Botstiber Institute to receive notifications of future podcasts. Part three is coming soon, with the full special releasing on Christmas Eve.
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Joining the episode from the University of Graz in southern Austria, Nina Kaiser discusses the important contributions made to criminology and evidence law by the Austrian jurist Hans Gross and his American contemporary, John Henry Wigmore.
Supported by the Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies, Kaiser's groundbreaking research also analyzes the intellectual relationship shared by Gross and Wigmore, and its impacts on both sides of the Atlantic.
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You can find more from Nina Kaiser and her work, at the following links:
Hans Gross Center for Interdisciplinary Criminal Sciences
Karl Franzens Universität Graz - Nina Kaiser
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In this, the inaugural Botstiber Christmas special, ten individuals from across Austria share with us their experiences from the country's many Christmastime festivities. Join us, as their stories take us from bustling Christmas markets in Salzburg to cozy, alpine cottages visited by Saint Nicholas and the dreaded Krampus.
Part one of Christmas in Vienna brings us to December 5th and 6th, also known as Krampus Day and Nikolaus Day. For those of us on the nice list, there may be a visit from St.Nikolaus to look forward to; however, those that were naughty must beware of a visit from Krampus and the Winter demons (Perchten)...
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Narrated & scripted by: Luke Morgante
Edited by: Daniel Fullam
A huge thank you to our Austrian guests who shared these memories with us, making the Christmas special possible: Gerald Steinacher, Günter Bischof, Ivett Rita Guntersdorfer, Finja Draxler, Valentina Funes-Rainer, Lena Höllebrand, Lilly Maier, Julia Secklehner, Kathrin Seel, and Christoph Kapeller.
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If you enjoyed, please like and subscribe to the Botstiber Institute to receive notifications of future podcasts. Parts two and three are coming soon, with the full special releasing on Christmas Eve.
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In this episode, Austrian-American guest Gerald Steinacher takes us on a journey from the mountain peaks of Tyrol to the Great Plains of Nebraska. Along the way, Steinacher has contributed greatly to the field of Austrian-American studies. Currently the James A. Rawley Professor of History at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Steinacher has published multiple works on topics such as the Holocaust, Fascism and Denazification.
If you enjoyed the episode and would like to hear more from Gerald Steinacher, you can find his work at the following links:
Humanitarians at War: The Red Cross in the Shadow of the Holocaust (2017)
Nazis on the Run: How Hitler's Henchmen Fled Justice (2012)
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Join host Luke Morgante for an engaging conversation with Viennese historian and author, Lilly Maier. In the episode, Lilly and Luke discuss the incredible life story of Arthur Kern, a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust who, after being forced to separate from his family, escaped to the United States as a child.
Arthur and Lilly's stories became interconnected in 2003 when he returned to his childhood home in Vienna for the first time since fleeing — a turn-of-the-century apartment where young Lilly was now living with her mother. This fateful meeting would compel Lilly to pursue a life as a historian, uncovering the stories of Arthur's escape and thousands of others impacted during the period.
If you would like to hear more about Arthur and Lilly: The Girl and the Holocaust Survivor (2023), she will be completing a book tour from Oct.-Dec. 2023. Find more information, here: US Book Tour Lilly Maier – Lilly Maier (wordpress.com)
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In this captivating narrative podcast episode, we embark on a journey through the remarkable life of Austrian-American historian Günter Bischof.
Raised in the alpine village of Mellau, Austria, Bischof's path to becoming a renowned historian is a tale of transcontinental exploration. We follow him from his academic origins in Europe, where he earned his master's degree at the University of Innsbruck, to his transformative move to the United States, where he became a naturalized American citizen, earned his PhD at Harvard University, and later settled down in the bayous of Louisiana. As a professor at the University of New Orleans, Bischof played a pivotal role in expanding the university's history program and fostering cultural exchange between Austria and the U.S. His research delves deep into the intricate web of transatlantic relations and diplomacy, particularly during the 20th century. Along the way, Bischof's passion for history, his work as an author, and his role as a cultural ambassador come to life, leaving a lasting imprint on both academia and the ties between Austria and the United States.
Join us as we unravel the compelling chapters of Günter Bischof's life, a journey that echoes the intertwined history of two continents.
Find more from Günter Bischof, below:
Relationships/Beziehungsgeschichten: Austria and the United States in the Twentieth Century (2015)
Towards the American Century: Austrians in the United States
Visual Histories of Austria (2021)
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When Austro-Hungarian Emperor Karl and Empress Zita embarked on their exile from Austria in 1919, it marked the conclusion of the Habsburg family's rule over Europe after several hundred years. In this episode, historian and author Larry Wolff joins Luke Morgante of the Botstiber Institute to underline the significance of this transition, and how Hugo von Hofmannsthal and Richard Strauss' fictitious opera, Die Frau Ohne Schatten (1919), reflected the sociopolitical changes that were rapidly reshaping Europe.
In Wolff's new book, The Shadow of the Empress: Fairy-Tale Opera and the End of the Habsburg Monarchy (Stanford, 2023), he tactfully explains the importance of this period, highlighting the similarities of Hofmannsthal and Strauss's fictional empress with the final Habsburg Empress Zita. An emphasis is placed on the conceptual change of monarchs from political leaders, to figures more closely associated with fairy-tales and cultural symbolism.
Larry Wolff is the Julius Silver Professor of European History at New York University, the executive director of the NYU Remarque Institute, and the co-director of NYU Florence at Villa La Pietra. His books include Disunion within the Union: The Uniate Church and the Partitions of Poland (HURI, 2019), Woodrow Wilson and the Reimagining of Eastern Europe (Stanford, 2019), The Idea of Galicia: History and Fantasy in Habsburg Political Culture (Stanford, 2010), and Inventing Eastern Europe: The Map of Civilization on the Mind of the Enlightenment (Stanford, 1994). He is the longtime book review editor for Harvard Ukrainian Studies, and he is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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