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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 A ...