habsburg Posts

11:01

The Sad Story of Charles II, The Last of the Habsburgs

The last king of Spain was barely able to talk or walk and had a plethora of health issues. Here is the story of Charles II.

17:00

The Great Wave - Why Is This Piece of Art SO Famous?

The Great Wave Off Kanagawa is one of the most recognizable art pieces in the world. This is the story behind this iconic Japanese artwork.

4:17

This Fortress Has Over 1000 Years of Fascinating History

Over 2 million people visit the Alhambra fortress every year, but few of them know about the secret world beneath this ancient monument.

7:05

A Walk Through the Destroyed City of Berlin in July 1945

In this absolutely fascinating restored footage, you get a glimpse of the partly destroyed streets of Berlin in July 1945, mere months after the German surrender.

17:57

How Two Fake Policemen Stole $500 Million Worth of Art

In 1990, 13 works of art, valued at $500 million in total, were stolen from a museum in Boston. This is how the fake policemen conducted this mysterious heist.

9:45

These Bizarre Historical Heists Almost Sound Made Up

Did you know that an entire church was once stolen brick by brick? Learn about some unbelievable historical heists here.

4:47

A Stunning and Unique Photo Walk Through Hiroshima

Discover the beauty of Hiroshima as seen through the lens of National Geographic photographer, David Guttenfelder

5:56

6 Minutes of Magic in the City of Budapest

We invite you on a breathtaking 6-minute journey through Budapest in incredible 8K quality!

14:41

10 Beautiful Places in Austria You Must Visit!

We invite you to join a special journey in the country, looking at 10 different sites that are simply a must.

2:35

A Fascinating History of the New Year’s Eve

Did you know that New Year's hasn’t always been celebrated on January 1?

11:05

Living at Buckingham Palace - What Is It Like?

What is it like to live at Buckingham Palace? Apparently, it's not all sunshine and rainbows...

21:01

Car Designs Have Changed SO Much Over the Last Century

A classic car expert provides an in-depth analysis of the last 100 years of car design.

8:01

Why Did We Start Going to the Beach For Fun?

Did you know that going to the beach for recreation is a relatively new invention? For most of human history, the concept simply did not exist...

11:24

Why Were Masks SO Popular In Medieval Venice?

Venetian masks are one of the city's most iconic symbols. But what is the history of these unusual accessories? Find out the surprising answer in this video.

11:56

Odd One Out - The Reason French Pronunciation Is So Unique

Italian, Spanish, and French all evolved from Latin. If all of these languages have the same root, why does French pronunciation sounds so different?

5:23

Watch This Melodious Judy Collins Performance from 1976

In this vintage video, singer Judy Collins performs her hit song "Both Sides Now" during a 1976 concert.

25:03

Take a Relaxing Trip to the Alps of Austria and Italy

Take a tour of the beautiful alps in Austria and Italy in this travel video.

5:57

Irena Sendler - The Woman Who Saved Over 2000 Lives

Get to know the amazing story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who saved the lives of over 2000 Jewish children During World War II

11:23

Fun Geography - These Countries Moved Their Capitals

Changing the capital city is a surprisingly common practice in history, and the historical reasons for the change of capitals are often fascinating!

12:48

These Maps Reveal Interesting Facts About the World

Take a look at these unique maps that show us the world like never before...

14:52

What Are the Odds?! - 20 Creepy Historical Coincidences

These are some of the creepiest, and most spine-chilling coincidental occurrences in history...

15:48

The Thinker: Little-Known Facts About the Famous Statue

The Thinker by Auguste Rodin is one of the most famous sculptures in the world. But there's so much we still don't know about it...

4:52

You Know These Bach Pieces, But Do You Know Their Names?

Love classical music but get confused with the name of each piece? Here are 13 beloved pieces by Bach alongside their respective names.

11:23

How Europe’s Greatest Warship Was Defeated by a Breeze

The Vasa was supposed to be the greatest warship in the world in 1628. So how did it end up sinking on its maiden voyage?