Welcome to our first episode of 2024. Today we're talking the OG Girl Boss, Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress. In this episode we discuss the decline of the Habspurg dynasty and why Maria had a such a struggle to get on the throne (because uterus). We also get into her love life, the drama and Maria Theresa's determination in the face of adversity during the Austrian War of Succession. 

Cheers!

Times stamps:

01:42 Cocktail Recipe: Maria Margarita

05:45 The Habsburgs and Salic Law

12:32 Maria Theresa's Childhood and Education

22:55 Maria Theresa's Engagement and Marriage

30:40 The Death of Maria's Father and Her Ascension

34:33 The Austrian War of Succession Begins

41:18 Maria's Coronation and the Birth of Her Son

56:16 Francis Stephen Becomes Holy Roman Emperor

59:13 The End of the War and Maria's Reign

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