What would extraterrestrials think of the waltz? This was the question that came to mind on a recent Saturday evening. The Vienna Symphony Orchestra performed Johann Strauss’s famous “Blue Danube” waltz. At the same time, a large antenna in Cebreros, Spain, sent the music into space. The Vienna Tourist Board put on the event. It was held at the Museum of Applie...
The "Blue Danube" waltz by Johann Strauss II has finally reached the stars. This event took place on a Saturday. A large radio antenna in Spain, operated by the European Space Agency, sent the waltz into the cosmos. The antenna was pointed at Voyager 1, the farthest spacecraft from Earth, which is over 15 billion miles away. The music, traveling at the speed of l...
In the heart of Vienna, a sports field held a secret for nearly two millennia. Underneath the turf, the remains of 150 Roman soldiers lay buried, silent witnesses to a long-forgotten battle. This discovery, made during a renovation project, offers a unique glimpse into the city's early history. The soldiers, mostly young men in their 20s and 30s, met their end in a ...
In a quiet residential and industrial area of Vienna, a surprising find has shaken up the world of archaeology. While fixing up a football field, workers stumbled upon something far more ancient than they bargained for. Buried beneath the ground were the remains of around 150 soldiers, all of whom met their end in a brutal battle. This discovery is a big deal. Usual...