Botstiber BIAAS

The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies promotes an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria.

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How did hydropower shape Austria’s modern history? In our latest episode, we dive into "Mountain Battery: The Alps, Water, and Power in the Fossil Fuel Age" (2025) with its author, Marc Landry.

https://t.co/35p61EDhxS

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New blog by Benjamin Korstvedt available in our 🇦🇹-🇺🇸 blog series!

This blog explores the postwar challenges Mahler’s legacy faced, from resistance within Austria’s musical establishment to a scholarly feud over his entry in a major music encyclopedia...

https://t.co/FsK7XTAUZn

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@thomas_riegler has updated his recent Botstiber blog about the real spy story behind 1949 film classic, "The Third Man," to reflect newly declassified MI5 information about British intelligence officer and Soviet double-agent, Kim Philby.

https://t.co/JlRINZxY9y

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Yesterday evening, @AustriainUSA and the AT-US Cultural Society hosted 2020 Botstiber grantee Mark Weiner for a special screening of his new documentary "The Volunteers: Mountain Rescue Brings Us Home"

Follow the link to check for screenings near you!
https://t.co/kULlvtEKXH

[UC Berkeley Institute of European Studies @UCBerkeleyIES]

Join us TOMORROW at 4pm for our annual Botstiber Lecture by Florian Wenninger (Institute for Historical Social Research in Vienna). Register now to attend in-person or virtually: https://t.co/nRoMyRD6Lm

Cosponsors:
Austrian Studies
@BotstiberBIAAS
@openaustriasf
@UCJewishStudies

[UC Berkeley Institute of European Studies @UCBerkeleyIES]

Join us THURSDAY at 4pm for our annual Botstiber Lecture by Florian Wenninger (Institute for Historical Social Research in Vienna). Register now to attend in-person or virtually: https://t.co/nRoMyRDEAU

Cosponsors:
Austrian Studies
@BotstiberBIAAS
@openaustriasf
@UCJewishStudies

[UC Berkeley Institute of European Studies @UCBerkeleyIES]

TODAY at noon, join us for a lecture by 2025 Botstiber Visiting Professor Florian Wenninger (Institute for Historical Social Research in Vienna). Attend in-person in 201 Philosophy Hall or online: https://t.co/GyUBvY8lpM
Cosponsors:
Austrian Studies
@BotstiberBIAAS
@openaustriasf

[UC Berkeley Institute of European Studies @UCBerkeleyIES]

Join us NEXT THURSDAY for a lecture by 2025 Botstiber Visiting Professor Florian Wenninger (Institute for Historical Social Research in Vienna). Join us in-person or online at 12pm Pacific Time: https://t.co/GyUBvY7NAe

Co-sponsors:
Austrian Studies
@BotstiberBIAAS
@openaustriasf

[Center Austria - European Studies @centeraustria]

Congrats to our director Dr. Marc Landry - "Mountain Battery - The Alps, Water, and Power in the Fossil Fuel Age" is now out with @stanfordpress -

https://t.co/TnpPs4dHUI

[UC Berkeley Institute of European Studies @UCBerkeleyIES]

Join us JANUARY 30 for our annual Botstiber Lecture by Florian Wenninger (Institute for Historical Social Research in Vienna). Register now to attend in-person or virtually: https://t.co/nRoMyRDEAU

Cosponsors:
Austrian Studies
@BotstiberBIAAS
@openaustriasf
@UCJewishStudies

[Thomas Riegler @thomas_riegler]

While researching for #TheThirdMan in Vienna in 1948, #GrahamGreene had a crucial meeting with journalist Peter Smollet in the latter's villa. This doc suggests that another person could have been present: Georg Knepler. All 3 were acquainted with #Philby https://t.co/ZStIbRWdEt

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Now on our blog from Thomas Riegler, "New Perspectives on the Spy Story behind The Third Man"

The Third Man (1949) is widely regarded as a film classic, but many fans are not aware of its real connections to British-US espionage in postwar Austria...

https://t.co/JlRINZxY9y

[UC Berkeley Institute of European Studies @UCBerkeleyIES]

Join us JANUARY 23 for a lecture by 2025 Botstiber Visiting Professor Florian Wenninger (Institute for Historical Social Research in Vienna). Join us in-person or online at 12pm Pacific Time: https://t.co/GyUBvY7NAe

Co-sponsors:
Austrian Studies
@BotstiberBIAAS
@openaustriasf

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All the best wishes as we head into 2025!

If you have not seen our video about Austrian New Year traditions and memories, you can find it here: https://t.co/D3gu1RV8sP

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In Austria, the Christkind—a young, angelic figure often imagined with wings—brings Christmas gifts and joy into homes on Christmas Eve. Unlike Santa Claus, the Christkind is rooted in the Nativity story, symbolizing the spiritual heart of the holiday.

https://t.co/CK76SdfZPU

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Kaiserschmarrn is a fluffy, shredded pancake that Austrians often enjoy during the Christmas season. Traditionally served with powdered sugar and fruit compote, it brings warmth and comfort to cold winter nights.

https://t.co/CK76SdgxFs

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Did you know that in Austria and other parts of Central Europe, watching the 1963 British short film, "Dinner for One," has become a beloved New Year's Eve tradition?

Learn more about this unique cross-cultural tradition in our newest video!

https://t.co/UTbeayrcNw

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Our newest podcast episode with Judith Eiblmayr about the life and accomplishments of trailblazing architect Elizabeth Scheu-Close is now available!

https://t.co/vdal9w5wQQ

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#Krampus Night is tomorrow and St Nikolo's Feast Day is on Friday!

Do you celebrate these holidays at home? Perhaps you can leave your shoes out this year like @lillymmaier and see if you get some gifts.