Students’ Work

Statt Blumenstrauß: Die Strigilis als Werbegeschenk

Heutzutage dienen einem romantischen Verehrer Blumenstrauß, Pralinen oder vielleicht ein romantisches Abendessen als Hilfsmittel, um die Gunst eines erhofften Liebhabers…

2 years ago

When sporting tools are dedicated to the ancient gods

For some disciplines, the ancient athlete needed equipment. He needed his discus to hurl it as far as possible and…

2 years ago

Ein antikes Leckerli: Schweiß, Dreck und Öl der griechischen Athleten

Muskulöse Körper junger Männer, die in der Sonne glänzen… Das war ein Anblick der ganz alltäglich zur griechischen Antike gehörte.…

3 years ago

The Easiest Solution

By Johannes Jüngling (Vienna) Sometimes, the easiest solution is also the best. The simple truth behind this statement struck me…

3 years ago

Dating in Egypt’s Old Kingdom

By Johannes Jüngling (Vienna) Of the things we take for granted, time (and its measurement) probably is among the most…

3 years ago

Why do globes show the constellations the wrong way round?

by Doris Vickers (Vienna) My hometown Vienna houses a lot of museums filled with famous artworks from several centuries and…

3 years ago

When were Kepler’s laws accepted?

by Doris Vickers (Vienna) It is a Copernicus year. We celebrate his 550th anniversary of birth and 480th anniversary of…

3 years ago

Where did stars get their names from?

by Doris Vickers (Vienna) Maybe you have thought about purchasing a star name for yourself of somebody you know before.…

3 years ago

Ikonoklasmen zwischen Vandalismus und Intervention. Ein Bericht

von Josephine Engelmeier (Wien) In ihrem Vortrag „Fallen Idols“ enthüllte Dr. Alex von Tunzelmann die absurdesten Positionen bei Denkmalstürzen. Von…

3 years ago