Journal of Austrian-American History
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Explores historic relationship between U.S. & Austria, including historical Habsburg Empire. Editor: Michael Burri.
Open access: www.psupress.org/Journals/jnls_JAAH.html
Open access: www.psupress.org/Journals/jnls_JAAH.html
Max Spitzkopf, the great Vienna detective and Yiddish Sherlock Holmes, now appearing in English translation, with a translator talk at the Yiddish Book Center.
www.yiddishbookcenter.org/events/upcom...
www.yiddishbookcenter.org/events/upcom...
Translator Talk | Adventures of Max Spitzkopf: The Yiddish Sherlock Holmes, with Mikhl Yashinsky | Yiddish Book Center
Zoom | Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m. ET
www.yiddishbookcenter.org
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Max Spitzkopf, the great Vienna detective and Yiddish Sherlock Holmes, now appearing in English translation, with a translator talk at the Yiddish Book Center.
www.yiddishbookcenter.org/events/upcom...
www.yiddishbookcenter.org/events/upcom...
Would not mind seeing a bit more coverage of today's General Strike in Minneapolis in the Austrian media.
Here's the updated list of local businesses closing for the Minneapolis General Strike tomorrow, Jan 23:
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List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike
First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Would not mind seeing a bit more coverage of today's General Strike in Minneapolis in the Austrian media.
Die Stadtbücherei Wien ist nun mit ihrem Bluesky-Account fest im Spiel.
January 20, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Die Stadtbücherei Wien ist nun mit ihrem Bluesky-Account fest im Spiel.
"The exhibition features photographs, manuscripts, rare books, and archival materials that trace Segal’s journey from prewar Vienna to New York..."
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Exhibition Opening: And That's True Too: The Life and Work of Lore Segal
On January 22, LBI will open the exhibition And That's True Too: The Life and Work of Lore Segal. The event will feature a reading by renowned actor Toni Kalem (The Sopranos).
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January 18, 2026 at 12:16 PM
"The exhibition features photographs, manuscripts, rare books, and archival materials that trace Segal’s journey from prewar Vienna to New York..."
www.lbi.org/events/exhib...
www.lbi.org/events/exhib...
Recalling the story that Enver Hoxa told his people on New Year's Eve that next year would be worse than this year, but it would still be much better than the year that would follow.
January 18, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Recalling the story that Enver Hoxa told his people on New Year's Eve that next year would be worse than this year, but it would still be much better than the year that would follow.
Václav Horčička writes that, in 1917, at meeting of returned U.S. consuls, Austrian authorities said many emigrants would return after war. Hungary alone expected 300,000.
Only Czechs had entirely broken up with Austria.
Consuls and Consulates conference -- abstract deadline today.
Only Czechs had entirely broken up with Austria.
Consuls and Consulates conference -- abstract deadline today.
January 16, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Václav Horčička writes that, in 1917, at meeting of returned U.S. consuls, Austrian authorities said many emigrants would return after war. Hungary alone expected 300,000.
Only Czechs had entirely broken up with Austria.
Consuls and Consulates conference -- abstract deadline today.
Only Czechs had entirely broken up with Austria.
Consuls and Consulates conference -- abstract deadline today.
Peak hate against great Fritz Kreisler, married to an American woman.
In 1917, Pittsburgh mayor declared he would gladly convene a jury to judge Kreisler. Eventually, Kreisler canceled all U.S. charity concerts.
Hamlet used to say, "It out-Herods Herod. Pray you, avoid it."
In 1917, Pittsburgh mayor declared he would gladly convene a jury to judge Kreisler. Eventually, Kreisler canceled all U.S. charity concerts.
Hamlet used to say, "It out-Herods Herod. Pray you, avoid it."
January 16, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Peak hate against great Fritz Kreisler, married to an American woman.
In 1917, Pittsburgh mayor declared he would gladly convene a jury to judge Kreisler. Eventually, Kreisler canceled all U.S. charity concerts.
Hamlet used to say, "It out-Herods Herod. Pray you, avoid it."
In 1917, Pittsburgh mayor declared he would gladly convene a jury to judge Kreisler. Eventually, Kreisler canceled all U.S. charity concerts.
Hamlet used to say, "It out-Herods Herod. Pray you, avoid it."
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A great exhibition on Alfred Jarry at the Museu Picasso - Ubu Painter: Alfred Jarry and the Arts www.lemonde.fr/culture/arti...
Au musée Picasso de Barcelone, l’auteur d’« Ubu roi » en majesté
L’établissement catalan consacre une exposition riche de près de 500 pièces, dont des raretés, à l’impact de l’œuvre d’Alfred Jarry sur les arts.
www.lemonde.fr
January 12, 2026 at 8:31 PM
A great exhibition on Alfred Jarry at the Museu Picasso - Ubu Painter: Alfred Jarry and the Arts www.lemonde.fr/culture/arti...
" What events culminate in the tearing apart of previous systems? And what comes after?"
Conference:
"Ruptures in European History Individuals, Institutions, and Historical Practices in Times of Uncertainty"
2026graceh.wixsite.com/home
Conference:
"Ruptures in European History Individuals, Institutions, and Historical Practices in Times of Uncertainty"
2026graceh.wixsite.com/home
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The 20th Graduate Annual Conference in European History (GRACEH 2026) will be held 15-17 April at the University of Oxford.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:34 PM
" What events culminate in the tearing apart of previous systems? And what comes after?"
Conference:
"Ruptures in European History Individuals, Institutions, and Historical Practices in Times of Uncertainty"
2026graceh.wixsite.com/home
Conference:
"Ruptures in European History Individuals, Institutions, and Historical Practices in Times of Uncertainty"
2026graceh.wixsite.com/home
Hope? Yes, hoping it does not get a lot worse...
January 8, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Hope? Yes, hoping it does not get a lot worse...
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Call for Proposals 2026 ASEEES Annual Convention - Submission Site Now Open
Theme: States and Empires
Spotlight on Balkan Studies
Deadline: March 1
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#ASEEES26
Theme: States and Empires
Spotlight on Balkan Studies
Deadline: March 1
buff.ly/7eZO4lX
#ASEEES26
January 8, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Call for Proposals 2026 ASEEES Annual Convention - Submission Site Now Open
Theme: States and Empires
Spotlight on Balkan Studies
Deadline: March 1
buff.ly/7eZO4lX
#ASEEES26
Theme: States and Empires
Spotlight on Balkan Studies
Deadline: March 1
buff.ly/7eZO4lX
#ASEEES26
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What the hell is high protein Spätzle what is wrong with everyone
January 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
What the hell is high protein Spätzle what is wrong with everyone
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Apply! Apply! Apply to participate in this fascinating June 25-26 conference in Vienna studying the role of Habsburg consuls in global history (especially US). Due: Jan 16; networks.h-net.org/group/announ...
Habsburg International: Austrian Consuls and Consulates in the United States and Around the World | H-Net
Consuls have long occupied an ambiguous place in the historiography of international relations. Ubiquitous in imperial infrastructures, yet largely overshadowed by ambassadors and high diplomacy, the ...
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January 7, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Apply! Apply! Apply to participate in this fascinating June 25-26 conference in Vienna studying the role of Habsburg consuls in global history (especially US). Due: Jan 16; networks.h-net.org/group/announ...
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Ice, Ice, Baby - der Neusiedlersee ist danke der anhaltenden Kälte zugefroren. (Betreten auf eigene Gefahr, Quelle Video: Feratel)
January 6, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Ice, Ice, Baby - der Neusiedlersee ist danke der anhaltenden Kälte zugefroren. (Betreten auf eigene Gefahr, Quelle Video: Feratel)
Something about the day...
Cathedral at Autun in Burgundy.
Cathedral at Autun in Burgundy.
January 6, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Something about the day...
Cathedral at Autun in Burgundy.
Cathedral at Autun in Burgundy.
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The University of Basel has just advertised three positions in my project on treason, disloyalty, and the defense of democracy in interwar Czechoslovakia. If you know any students and junior scholars interested in working on interwar Czechoslovakia, please encourage them to apply!
Universität Basel: PhD position: History of Interwar Czechoslovakia (case study Bohemian Lands)
The Department of History at the University of Basel, Switzerland, invites applications for a invite applications for a fully funded, four-year (1 plus 3) PhD position in a history project led by Dr. ...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The University of Basel has just advertised three positions in my project on treason, disloyalty, and the defense of democracy in interwar Czechoslovakia. If you know any students and junior scholars interested in working on interwar Czechoslovakia, please encourage them to apply!
For those keeping score, journalists and some opinion-makers have made much of leaving it, but official Austria remains committed to the X platform.
January 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
For those keeping score, journalists and some opinion-makers have made much of leaving it, but official Austria remains committed to the X platform.
In the early rounds, an overconfident boxer may strike their opponent with the phrase, "could not find [blank] on a map."
January 3, 2026 at 9:52 PM
In the early rounds, an overconfident boxer may strike their opponent with the phrase, "could not find [blank] on a map."
Austrian consul at work...
In famous 1907 case, Philadelphia consul Thodorovich sued Franz Joseph Beneficial Association to stop Association using emperor's image in promotional materials.
Association founded in 1887 by Jewish Austrian subjects. Continues today as Pannonia Beneficial Association.
In famous 1907 case, Philadelphia consul Thodorovich sued Franz Joseph Beneficial Association to stop Association using emperor's image in promotional materials.
Association founded in 1887 by Jewish Austrian subjects. Continues today as Pannonia Beneficial Association.
January 3, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Austrian consul at work...
In famous 1907 case, Philadelphia consul Thodorovich sued Franz Joseph Beneficial Association to stop Association using emperor's image in promotional materials.
Association founded in 1887 by Jewish Austrian subjects. Continues today as Pannonia Beneficial Association.
In famous 1907 case, Philadelphia consul Thodorovich sued Franz Joseph Beneficial Association to stop Association using emperor's image in promotional materials.
Association founded in 1887 by Jewish Austrian subjects. Continues today as Pannonia Beneficial Association.
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Fun fact: In most of the world, the proper address for an Ambassador is "Your Excellency." The same title is used for a Consul General who heads up a post.
In a tradition that dates back to the early days of the Republic, the US calls Ambassadors "Mr./Ms. Ambassador" rather than "Your Excellency."
In a tradition that dates back to the early days of the Republic, the US calls Ambassadors "Mr./Ms. Ambassador" rather than "Your Excellency."
December 30, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Fun fact: In most of the world, the proper address for an Ambassador is "Your Excellency." The same title is used for a Consul General who heads up a post.
In a tradition that dates back to the early days of the Republic, the US calls Ambassadors "Mr./Ms. Ambassador" rather than "Your Excellency."
In a tradition that dates back to the early days of the Republic, the US calls Ambassadors "Mr./Ms. Ambassador" rather than "Your Excellency."
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Vienna is open to the world.
Was für ein wunderbarer Dirigent.
Erstmals erklingt beim Wiener Neujahrskonzert ein Stück einer Afroamerikanerin: Der „Rainbow Waltz“ von Florence Price wird auf Wunsch des Dirigenten Yannick Nézet-Séguin gespielt.
#Neujahrskonzert2026
Was für ein wunderbarer Dirigent.
Erstmals erklingt beim Wiener Neujahrskonzert ein Stück einer Afroamerikanerin: Der „Rainbow Waltz“ von Florence Price wird auf Wunsch des Dirigenten Yannick Nézet-Séguin gespielt.
#Neujahrskonzert2026
January 1, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Vienna is open to the world.
Was für ein wunderbarer Dirigent.
Erstmals erklingt beim Wiener Neujahrskonzert ein Stück einer Afroamerikanerin: Der „Rainbow Waltz“ von Florence Price wird auf Wunsch des Dirigenten Yannick Nézet-Séguin gespielt.
#Neujahrskonzert2026
Was für ein wunderbarer Dirigent.
Erstmals erklingt beim Wiener Neujahrskonzert ein Stück einer Afroamerikanerin: Der „Rainbow Waltz“ von Florence Price wird auf Wunsch des Dirigenten Yannick Nézet-Séguin gespielt.
#Neujahrskonzert2026
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A gay man conducting a piece called "Rainbow Waltz" composed by a Black woman. In one of the most hallowed halls of highbrow culture.
I wish everyone who deserves it A Very Happy Exploding Head/Heart-Attack!
#Neujahrskonzert
I wish everyone who deserves it A Very Happy Exploding Head/Heart-Attack!
#Neujahrskonzert
January 1, 2026 at 11:51 AM
A gay man conducting a piece called "Rainbow Waltz" composed by a Black woman. In one of the most hallowed halls of highbrow culture.
I wish everyone who deserves it A Very Happy Exploding Head/Heart-Attack!
#Neujahrskonzert
I wish everyone who deserves it A Very Happy Exploding Head/Heart-Attack!
#Neujahrskonzert
Good fortune seldom comes alone, so...
Stay up all night tonight to celebrate, then write abstract on Austrian-American topic for May 2026 ASA conference in Salzburg.
Get travel grant to Salzburg, enjoy Salzburg, present paper, then submit article to *Journal of Austrian-American History.*
Stay up all night tonight to celebrate, then write abstract on Austrian-American topic for May 2026 ASA conference in Salzburg.
Get travel grant to Salzburg, enjoy Salzburg, present paper, then submit article to *Journal of Austrian-American History.*
Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies offers travel fellowships ($1000) to attend Austrian Studies Association Conference, Salzburg, May 2026.
Papers must address US-Austria relationship, incl. historic Habsburg Austria.
www.austrian-studies.org/travel-grants/
Stuttgart Kunstmuseum...
Papers must address US-Austria relationship, incl. historic Habsburg Austria.
www.austrian-studies.org/travel-grants/
Stuttgart Kunstmuseum...
December 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Good fortune seldom comes alone, so...
Stay up all night tonight to celebrate, then write abstract on Austrian-American topic for May 2026 ASA conference in Salzburg.
Get travel grant to Salzburg, enjoy Salzburg, present paper, then submit article to *Journal of Austrian-American History.*
Stay up all night tonight to celebrate, then write abstract on Austrian-American topic for May 2026 ASA conference in Salzburg.
Get travel grant to Salzburg, enjoy Salzburg, present paper, then submit article to *Journal of Austrian-American History.*
How legendary Otto Kallir showed Klimt and Schiele at the Galerie St. Etienne in New York and did not take America by storm...
www.sothebys.com/en/articles/...
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When Klimt Was a Hard Sell in America
It took years for Otto Kallir, founder of Vienna’s Neue Gallery, to arrange a one-person exhibition of works by Gustav Klimt. Today, many of his paintings in US museums passed through Kallir’s hands.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
How legendary Otto Kallir showed Klimt and Schiele at the Galerie St. Etienne in New York and did not take America by storm...
www.sothebys.com/en/articles/...
www.sothebys.com/en/articles/...