From boos to vegetables, opera stars have had to put up with all sorts being aimed in their direction over the centuries ...

In the mid-1600s, opera transformed from a show exclusive for royalty to entertainment for the masses. Soon, lavish productions, special effects, and creative risks became the norm. Venice’s La Fenice ...

Thirty-five years ago, I visited Vienna on my first backpacking trip to Europe. I have a faint memory of touring the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Naturhistorisches Museum, Schönbrunn Palace, and ...