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Elisabeth of Austria, part 2 Jul 02, 2019

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We’re back with Part 2 of our Elisabeth of Austria series, also known as Sisi. In this episode, we pick up where we left off as Elisabeth transforms from a reluctant teenage empress into a restless global icon. We follow Sisi across Europe as she searches for freedom and identity, attempting to escape the pressures of court life, her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph, and her strained relationships with her children. We also explore her deep connection to Hungary and the surprising political influence she wields there, which ultimately helps reshape the Austro Hungarian Empire through the Hungarian Compromise.

This episode discusses grief, including the Mayerling Incident, as well as potentially triggering topics such as eating disorders. Listener discretion is advised. Alongside the tragedy, we also dive into the fashion, beauty rituals, and public image that helped turn Sisi into a legend. In the end, this is the story of a complicated, fascinating queen who never stopped searching for purpose.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and language warning

01:26 Recap of Elisabeth's Early Life

02:15 Sisi's Struggles and Escape

03:12 Life on the Island of Madeira

05:55 Return to Austria and Continued Struggles

11:27 Haircare and Language Lessons

27:12 Relationship with Hungary

30:05 The Hungarian Compromise

36:31 The Birth of Marie Valerie

39:33 Wanderlust and Marriage Struggles

41:29 Affairs and Public Perception

46:14 The Mayerling Incident

50:24 Sisi's Final Years and Assassination

01:10:34 Legacy and Conclusion

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Elisabeth of Austria part 1 Jun 24, 2019

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Elisabeth of Austria: Unraveling the Life of a Bavarian Princess Turned Empress

In part 1 of a 2 part series, we meet Sisi aka, Elisabeth of Austria. Born a free-spirited Bavarian princess who loved horseback riding, poetry, and avoiding responsibility, Elisabeth never expected to become Empress of one of the largest and most rigid empires in Europe. But at just 15 years old, she caught the eye of Emperor Franz Joseph, married into the ultra-strict Habsburg court, and immediately found herself trapped in a gilded cage — complete with a controlling mother-in-law from hell, Archduchess Sophie.

In this episode, we cover Elisabeth’s unconventional upbringing, her whirlwind marriage, the brutal realities of court life in Vienna, and the early cracks that would shape her tragic legacy. Expect Princess Diana vibes, imperial drama, and a reminder that being “beautiful” has never been enough for women in history.

Cocktail: strawberries soaked in vodka with rose water and club soda 🍓🌹

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction from The Exploress aka Kate Armstrong

01:27 Meet Elisabeth aka Sisi: A Bavarian Princess

02:54 Elisabeth's Early Life and Family Background

21:12 The Austrian Court and Marriage Prospects

26:56 Franz Joseph's Proposal and Engagement

37:20 Crash Course in Empress Training

38:47 Marriage and Royal Wedding

40:26 Life as a Young Empress

42:06 Motherhood and Court Struggles

52:33 Travel and Political Influence

59:24 Tragedy Strikes

01:03:15 Grief and Recovery

01:11:43 Health Decline and Escape

01:15:22 Catch you in part 2!

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Agrippina the Younger Part 3 May 20, 2019

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Things get emotional as we drink vodka and wrap up the life of the formidable Agrippina the younger

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Agrippina the Younger Part 2 Apr 30, 2019

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Today, we continue the saga of Agrippina the Younger. She may have a bad reputation, but this ancient maverick is taking care of business! We sip on fruity mimosas and dive into ancient Rome!

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Agrippina the Younger Part 1 Apr 08, 2019

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We're back to continue our Agrippina series. Now onto Agrippina Jr aka Agrippina the younger! We sip a vodka sprtizer and dive right in!

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Agrippina the Elder part 2 Mar 24, 2019

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Join us as we finish up the life of Agrippina the Elder! Mother of Agrippina the younger & Caligula.

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Agrippina the Elder part 1 Mar 16, 2019

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Agrippina the Elder was a force not to be messed with. Join us as we have a red wine spritzer (which is delicious) and chat about the ancient world!

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Roxelana Feb 25, 2019

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Katy and Nathan sit down and has out the life of Roxelana, aka Hurrem Sultan, and drink a delightful beverage called the Middle Eastern Lemonade. Because if Roxy could do anything she could take lemons & make lemonade! Enjoy!

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Mary Queen of Scots Part 2 Jan 29, 2019

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We wrap up the life of Mary Queen of Scots and y'all it's a doozy.

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Mary Queen of Scots, part 1 Jan 13, 2019

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Mary Queen of Scots’ reign began when she was only days old, but what you’d assume to be a life of luxury unfolded into a wild drama as she later found herself (briefly) Queen of France and then being groomed to take the disputed English throne, creating a compelling central conflict between Scotland and England.

Pour a Mary Queen of Scots cocktail or any scotch drink as we dive into the crazy life of one of the tallest and most beautiful Queens in history.

While some of the drama was ignited when Mary of Guise (her mom) roasted King Henry 8th in her rejection of his marriage proposal and ghosted his betrothal proposal to her daughter, there’s so much more to Mary Queen of Scots life -

baby monarchs & failed betrothals
complex murder plots & narrow escapes
a marriage to an accused murderer
political infighting & treason

Must-listen moments:

[00:16:00] This B (King Henry VIII) is killing people left and right. She burned him for that. So she knows he's f-ing psycho, and she's like, am I really gonna...? I didn't wanna marry him…Would I want my daughter to marry him or his children?

[00:33:00] A recurring theme in Mary's life is that she makes terrible decisions… but all her advisors were French.

[00:35:00] There were quotes from the people in Paris that said this is the most beautiful queen in Europe. Yeah. Ever. And then obviously Elizabeth the First catches wind of that and is like, b***..!

Want more Mary Queen of Scots? Listen to part 2

And if you want more episodes from this era, check out our Tudor Queens playlist on Spotify

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