In the heart of the 19th century, the Habsburg dynasty held sway over the Austro-Hungarian Empire, their regal splendor casting a shadow of tradition and conservatism. Yet, amidst the grandeur and …

Interesting read with nice photos.

  • Sordid@beehaw.org
    8·
    1 year ago

    defied the societal norms of his time by embracing his homosexuality openly

    More like embraced the monarchical norms of “rules for thee but not for me”.

    • invno1@kbin.social
      9·
      1 year ago

      More like living his best life. Good for him for being able to. Some people are so suppressed they are never able to fully realize their true selves. Don’t hate because one person is able to have something that others are not.

      • Sordid@beehaw.org
        2·
        1 year ago

        Don’t hate because one person is able to have something that others are not.

        You do realize him and his family were the reason behind their subjects’ privations, right?