Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved?
Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as guests and we talk about everything about before, during, and after war. So let's go!
The Why Wars Happened History Podcast covers The American Revolution, World War I, World War II, Medieval Wars in England, The Habsburg Empire, The War in Iraq, Scottish wars, The War of the Roses, The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Cold War, The Thirty Years War, The Hundred Years War, The American Civil War, and many others.
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In this episode of Why Wars Happened, we sit down with a truly unique guest—Archduke Edward Habsburg, Ambassador to the Holy See and a member of one of Europe's most legendary dynasties. We dive into the Habsburg family's deep-rooted traditions of faith, resilience, and leadership, exploring how these values shaped history.
Edward shares insights from his book, Building a Wholesome Family in a Broken World, offering wisdom on fostering strong family bonds, whether you're religious or not. He also brings history to life with fascinating stories about figures like Emperor Franz Joseph, Maria Theresia, and Otto von Habsburg’s defiant stand against the Nazis in WWII.
From royal marriages and family dynamics to personal reflections on love and faith, this conversation is packed with compelling insights. Whether you're a history buff, a military historian, or simply curious about Catholic history and the Habsburg legacy, you won’t want to miss it.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Why Wars Happened
00:48 Meet Archduke Edward Habsburg
01:17 Building a Wholesome Family in a Broken World
03:27 The Role of Catholicism in Habsburg Marriages
06:59 Challenges and Rewards of Large Families
16:13 Habsburg Family Dynamics and Education
21:35 Micromanaging Monarchs: Marie Antoinette’s Overbearing Mother
23:00 Marie Antoinette’s Final Days: A Tale of Faith and Resilience
26:35 The Misunderstood Queen: Debunking Myths About Marie Antoinette
28:09 Love and Sacrifice: The Habsburgs' Romantic Tales
34:03 Otto von Habsburg: Leading Resistance Against the Nazis
36:49 Habsburg History and Values: A Legacy of Faith and Family
39:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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