INTERVIEW: Catholic Secrets of the Habsburg Dynasty

What does it mean to be a Catholic Archduke in the modern world?

Archduke Edward Habsburg — Ambassador to the Vatican and direct descendant of Europe’s most legendary dynasty — joins Why Wars Happened to share the traditions, values, and faith that carried the Habsburgs through centuries of war and crisis. From Catholic family life to royal resilience against the Nazis, this is a rare inside look at history and faith colliding.

⏱ 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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