Welcome to our first episode of 2024. Today we're talking the OG Girl Boss, Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress. In this episode we discuss the decline of the Habspurg dynasty and why Maria had a such a struggle to get on the throne (because uterus). We also get into her love life, the drama and Maria Theresa's determination in the face of adversity during the Austrian War of Succession.  Cheers! Times stamps: 01:42 Cocktail Recipe: Maria Margarita 05:45 The Habsburgs and Salic Law 12:32 Maria Theresa's Childhood and Education 22:55 Maria Theresa's Engagement and Marriage 30:40 The Death of Maria's Father and Her Ascension 34:33 The Austrian War of Succession Begins 41:18 Maria's Coronation and the Birth of Her Son 56:16 Francis Stephen Becomes Holy Roman Emperor 59:13 The End of the War and Maria's Reign Some sources: Animated History: War of Austrian Succession https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzfATRcjFXs PDF about dad’s gay relationships https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/c9f4/74f9334480942557805b04ebe7ad1952b176.pdf Habsburger.net: https://www.habsburger.net/en/chapter/maria-theresa-heiress Biographics: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=biographics+maria+theresa The People Profiles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fwubghHzVM Wikipedia (because duh) Timetoast https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/maria-theresa1717-1780 ------------------------ Thank you Hello Fresh so much for your support. And if our listeners want to give it a try Go to HelloFresh.com/50baddest and use code 50baddest for 50% off plus 15% off your next 2 months! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices