Who is Princess Elisabeth "Sisi" von Wittelsbach? Learn about the Empress of Austria-Hungary in today's episode as Stephanie discusses the Netflix show "The Empress." In the first biopic of season 2, be prepared to hear her reactions to the 2 season Netflix show as well as reacting to listeners' thoughts and comparing the historical context. There is both a spoiler-free and spoiler section.

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References:

"The Empress" (2022-Present) on Netflix

Elisabeth "Sisi" von Wittelsbach

Franz Joseph and the Habsburg lineage

I Wanna Dance with Somebody

A Complete Unknown

Rocket Man

Noble Blood Podcast hosted by Dana Schwartz: Episode entitled "Empress Sisi's Beating Heart"

The Law According to Lidia Poët (2023-Present) on Netflix

"The Artful Dodger" on Hulu

Masterpiece's "Victoria"

Sisi(1955) starring Romy Schneider

Sisi: Austrian Empress (2021) on PBS Passport

Podcast: Fetch the Smelling Salts

"The Gilded Age"

Marie Antoniette (2022) on PBS Passport

"Reign" (CW)

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