Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
For over 600 years, one family name dominated the map of Europe and the New World: The Habsburgs. From their humble beginnings in Alsace to the sprawling palaces of Madrid and Vienna, this documentary explores how the House of Austria used strategic marriages to build an unprecedented global empire. Witness the splendor of the Alhambra, the secrets of the Vienna archives, and the tragic genetic legacy that eventually brought a world-class dynasty to its knees.
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For over 600 years, one family name dominated the map of Europe and the New World: The Habsburgs. From their humble beginnings in Alsace to the sprawling palaces of Madrid and Vienna, this documentary explores how the House of Austria used strategic marriages to build an unprecedented global empire. Witness the splendor of the Alhambra, the secrets of the Vienna archives, and the tragic genetic legacy that eventually brought a world-class dynasty to its knees.
From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history.
You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
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