# Maria Theresa

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The Pragmatic Queen — Maria Theresa and the War of the Austrian Succession

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In October 1740 the Habsburg emperor died without a son and left his lands to a twenty-three-year-old daughter under a paper called the Pragmatic Sanction. This long-form documentary follows Mari…

Harvard Teaches This Noble Family's Collapse. What Did They Lose to the Banks? | Octavian Pilati

Octavian Graf Pilati's family has been in Lower Austria since 1730, when his ancestors, the Khevenhüllers, bought Burg Hardegg and the estate at Riegersburg. One of them ran Maria Theresa's court and was made a prince. Another went to Mexico with Emperor Maximilian. The estates fell into the Soviet…

How 1770 Changed Privacy Forever: The Surprising Origins of House Numbers and Addresses

Unlock the hidden story behind addresses, house numbering, and the rise of urban surveillance in this compelling episode. Discover how, before 1770, most Europeans had no fixed address or house number. Learn how the introduction of house numbers was not about convenience, but about state power and …

The Habsburgs Bears in the BIBLE and Ancient Egypt to Catholicism

"Follow the bear far enough back, and history starts telling a very different story." The Habsburgs became one of the most powerful royal dynasties in European history, rising from a relatively modest castle in what is now Switzerland to rule Austria, Spain and vast territories across Europe. This…

The Habsburgs Bears in the BIBLE and Ancient Egypt to Catholicism

"Follow the bear far enough back, and history starts telling a very different story." The Habsburgs became one of the most powerful royal dynasties in European history, rising from a relatively modest castle in what is now Switzerland to rule Austria, Spain and vast territories across Europe. This…

#509 - The Life and Reign of Maria Theresa: A Dialogue with Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger about the life and reign of Maria Theresa. They provide an overview of Maria Theresa, her upbringing, arranged marriage, the idea of “gynocracy,” succession, and her reign. They talk about her policies, modern comparison…

Vienna: Schonbrunn Palace Ticket & Grand Audio Tour

Full Version: Vienna: Schonbrunn Palace Ticket & Grand Audio Tour Forty Rooms – forty fascinating stories from three centuries...Explore them with your own in-app audio tour! Please note the palace's opening hours—it closes at 16:15, so arrive before 15:00! This self-guided audio tour takes you t…

Vienna: Schonbrunn Palace Grand Audio Tour (Without a Ticket)

Full Version: Vienna: Schonbrunn Palace Grand Audio Tour (Without a Ticket) Forty Rooms – forty fascinating stories from three centuries...Explore them with your own in-app audio tour! Please note that an entrance ticket is not included and should be purchased independently. The palace's opening ho…

Before Dracula: Sava Savanović and the Great Vampire Panic

This episode of History's Devils explores the largely forgotten history behind the Western vampire legend and the tropes of Bram Stoker's Dracula, by looking at the great vampire panic that swept across Europe in the 1700s, and the historical Serbian vampires that started the hysteria. Joined by Ni…

(13/15)Uniworld River Cruises Review: Is This Luxury Cruise Line Worth It?

Uniworld River Cruises Review: Is This Luxury Cruise Line Worth It? What makes Uniworld different from other luxury river cruise lines, and is it worth the higher price? In this episode of River Cruising Masterclass, Sydney takes a closer look at Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, a luxury cruise lin…