‎Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream - Apple TV

TV Show · Documentary · History

Vienna - a pivotal city in the story of Europe. Home to the Holy Roman Emperors and target of Ottoman aggression, the city nurtured the architectural style of the Gothic and the music of the Baroque while being coveted, cultured and decadent. From its Roman origins until now, its strategic position has made it witness to war, intrigue and deceit. This is its story.

2016 · 48m

Starring Simon Sebag Montefiore

Director Dominic Ozanne, Richard Pearson

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Charting the foundation of Vienna as a Roman stronghold that became the base for defending Europe from both the Ottoman Empire and Protestant revolutionaries. These religious conflicts allowed one family, the Hapsburgs, to gain a foothold in the city and transformed Vienna into a multi-national city of music, culture and ideas. Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore reveals how the city came to be.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

The story of how Vienna transformed itself into Europe's glittering cultural jewel.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

How the demise of the city's ruling family ushered in its most exciting, decadent era.

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Simon Sebag Montefiore

Host
Dominic Ozanne

Director
Richard Pearson

Director
Dominic Ozanne

Producer
Richard Downes

Producer
Mike Smith

Producer
Richard Pearson

Producer