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The True Story Behind 'The Empress': What to Know About Empress Elisabeth of Austria

The beloved Austrian royal gets the prestige period drama treatment.

Marie Claire · Nov 27, 2024

Meet the Cast of 'The Empress' on Netflix: Your Guide to the Hit German Period Drama

The German period drama about the life and reign of Empress Elisabeth of Austria is back for a must-watch season 2.

Marie Claire · Nov 25, 2024

Set-jetting: how to holiday in your favourite TV location

From The White Lotus and Succession to Emily in, erm, Paris — why do your own travel research when TV’s best location scouts have done the hard work for you?

Evening Standard · May 11, 2023

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Corsage review – Vicky Krieps mesmerises as a rebellious 19th-century royal

The defiance and despair of glamorous Elisabeth of Austria, trapped in a loveless marriage, has a familiar ring in Marie Kreutzer’s stately psychodrama

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023

Netflix: How accurate is The Empress in portraying the life of Elisabeth von Wittelsbach?

The Empress landed on Netflix last month - but how accurate are the details about the relationship between Elisabeth von Wittelsbach and the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph? Here is everything you need to know

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

Sisi-mania: first royal celebrity celebrated in cinemas and on Netflix

The story of Elisabeth, empress of Austria, is being brought to life again with multiple films, TV shows and a novel

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022

What to watch after Bridgerton — all the best period dramas to stream right now

Wondering what to watch after Bridgerton? Here's our guide on all the shows to fill that period drama void.

WhatToWatch · Oct 1, 2021

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