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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!

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New Survey Reveals Changing Perspectives of U.S. /Austria Relationship | The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies "Global Politics, Technology and Social Media Combine to Erode Trust and Interest"

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05.11.2025 17:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Candy That Vanished: JFK’s Missing PEZ Gift from Vienna
YouTube video by Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies The Candy That Vanished: JFK’s Missing PEZ Gift from Vienna

During the legendary 1961 Vienna Summit, US President John F. Kennedy was gifted a collection of unique Pez Dispensers, only for this gift to disappear. Where did they go? Find out in our latest video covering JFK's missing Pez Dispensers.

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28.10.2025 18:12 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A is for Austria, Ep. 1 — Habsburg Vampires? Folklore, Fear & the Enlightenment
YouTube video by Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies A is for Austria, Ep. 1 — Habsburg Vampires? Folklore, Fear & the Enlightenment

If you think Halloween isn't scary enough, the latest episode of A is for Austria discusses the fascinating history of Vampires and Superstitions during the Habsburg Monarchy!

Tune in for spooky details!

View the full podcast in the link below:

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27.10.2025 16:10 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Research & Project Grants | The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies The BIAAS seeks grant proposals for research or projects aimed at promoting an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria, including Habsburg Austria.

The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies is now accepting grant proposals up to $25,000 for research and projects that promote an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria.

Deadline: March 31, 2026

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22.10.2025 17:22 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
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In his "“New Conference, Familiar Community, New Challenges,” Henry Blood reflected on what it was like to conference it up with authors you've spent a career reading. Learn more from him what happened at the 2025 Central European History Convention. cehc.hypotheses.org/193

22.10.2025 14:33 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Looking back- looking ahead

Twenty participants of the July 2025 Central European History Convention in Vienna wrote blogs about what they thought about the event: what it gave, what it promises, what it didn’t. Read what they think! (There’s a little intro to the forum by Peter Becker + myself). cehc.hypotheses.org

22.10.2025 12:02 — 👍 11    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 1
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Thank you to ASEEES for hosting a fantastic conference in Boston!

At the Botstiber panel, "Habsburg Experts between Austria-Hungary and the United States", our current research fellows presented their ongoing projects, ranging from interwar political networks to transatlantic law and cybernetics!

25.11.2024 20:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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