Alexander McCargar | Native America in Habsburg Festival Culture

Today's guest is Yale University graduate and University of Vienna doctoral student, Alexander McCargar! In this episode, he discusses early perceptions and portrayals of Native America in the Habsburg Empire and Austrian society, as well how these first impressions evolved into present-day understanding.

McCargar offers a unique approach to historical analysis, blending his backgrounds in stage design, theatre, architecture and more!

Find more from Alexander McCargar and his work, below:

Alexander McCargar Website

Alexander McCargar presenting at "Habsburg Encounters with Native America"

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Introduction & Outro Music: Josef Suk - Serenade for Strings, Op.6 (1892)