Empress Elisabeth of Austria
Empress Elisabeth of Austria, widely known as Sisi, led a life full of eccentricities. She detested court life and was obsessed with beauty and exercise.
Feb 9, 2012
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Yolimari Garcia
The History of Vienna
Celts and Romans founded the city but it was the Hapsbergs who were responsible for the construction of glorious buildings fit for an empire.
Dec 1, 2011
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Sandra Bancroft
The History of Viennese Coffee Shops
For over 400yrs, the opulent coffee houses of Vienna have attracted the intelligensia of Europe but are now in decline, a victim of globalisation.
Dec 1, 2011
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Sandra Bancroft
Emperor Karl I and the End of the Austrian Empire
Emperor Karl I was the last royal ruler of Austria, as his desire for peace during World War I brought an end to the rule of the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty.
Aug 12, 2011
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Emily Chauviere
The Tragedy of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria
Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria clashed with his father Emperor Francis Joseph, and his tragic life ended in a mysterious murder at Meyerling.
Aug 12, 2011
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Emily Chauviere
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