5 weird armours from history For the medieval knight, armour was essential. It provided protection on the battlefield and signified status and rank. The Conversation · Feb 17
How 1860s Mexico offered an alternative vision for a liberal international order In 1867, the world’s most powerful statesmen, including Austria’s Emperor Franz Josef, France’s Napoleon III and US secretary of state, William H. Seward, petitioned the Mexican government to spare the life of a condemned man. The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025
Galleries, grandeur and fairytale villages: Austria’s cultural, historical and luxury highlights From exploring some of Europe’s best galleries and museums to indulging in a restorative stay at a lakeside spa, there’s more than enough off-slope action to keep you busy on a winter trip to Austria The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022