Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream

Vienna, once the heart of the Habsburg dynasty and the seat of the Holy Roman Emperors, served as the epicenter of their rule over central Europe for almost a millennium. In this documentary series, historian Simon Sebag Montefiore explores how the Habsburgs evolved Vienna into a cosmopolitan hub of music, culture, and intellectual thought. The city’s rich history is intertwined with figures like Napoleon, Hitler, Mozart, Strauss, Freud, Stalin, and Klimt, each leaving their mark on its legacy.