Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

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Habsburg monarchs of Bohemia

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CultureHistoryKnights of the GarterNobility from ViennaDaughters of emperors, Austrian Roman Catholics, Austrian princessesPeople of the Silesian Wars

  1. Maria Theresa

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the reign of the Empress who upended the European order while strengthening Austria through reforms, alliances and strategic marriages.

    22 October 2020

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    Featuring: Catriona Seth, Martyn Rady, Thomas Biskup

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    HistoryNobility from ViennaPeople of the Silesian WarsHabsburg monarchs of BohemiaDaughters of emperors, Austrian Roman Catholics, Austrian princesses

  2. Rudolph II

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the coterie of brilliant thinkers gathered by Holy Roman Emperor Rudolph II at his court in Prague.

    31 January 2008

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    Featuring: Peter Forshaw, Howard Hotson, Adam Mosley

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    CultureKnights of the GarterNobility from ViennaHabsburg monarchs of Bohemia