during interrail i registered that some people dont know much about austria or austrian history. so i tried to make a short and hopefully more or less entertaining video about austrian history. please note that this video shows only the territorial development of that areas, which were directly connected to the capital vienna. for a time austrian rulers could say that the sun never sets in their country. sources: geschichtsbaum österreich, historischer weltatlas
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Austria was ruled by the Habsburg dynasty from 1278/1282 until 1918. Therefore, historical Austria is also known as the Habsburg Empire or the Habsburg Monarchy. The Habsburgs made Austria a great power ever since 1477, when they inherited much of what is now the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Soon afterwards they inherited many more lands by their marriage policies. During the 16th century, the Habsburgs ruled over large parts of Europe (not to speak of their enormous American colonial empire). The centuries afterwards they remained a great power until World War I, when the nationalist thoughts in Europe finally divided the old empire into many small states. It's important to put in mind that Austria has always been a "part" of Germany until the 19th century. Indeed, the German Empire didn't exist until 1871, but the Germans (Austrians included) always realized they shared a same language and culture, and the medieval Holy Roman Empire actually was more or less a German state until it fell apart in the fatal 13th century. Since 1452, the Habsburgs were (with one short exception) the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, which was by now virtually a very loose confederation of states. However, the position of the Holy Roman Emperor gave the Habsburgs privileges and some sort of loyalty from the German princes, although monarchs like the Prussian kings didn't care. The Austrians were finally abandoned outside the German Empire in 1871. Music: Johann Strauss II - An der ...
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We take an indepth tour of one of Vienna's most famous museum venues. The Natural History Museum is ranked as one of the world's 10 best museums and can boast an inventory of about 20 million objects.
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Greater Germany became finally true all Germans united under one state. Austrians are Germans, Austria had led Germany all the way up until 1866 then Bismark kicked Austria out in 1866 with the Austrian-Prussian war and the German Empire Prussian-led happened in 1871, after the collapsing of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire in 1918 Austria changed it's name to The Republic Of German Austria and a overwhelming support with a 98% poll for union with Germany but it was forbidden under the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler finally made this dream come true and Austria finally became part of the state Germany and it became Greater Germany just like Sutenland and Rhineland both came under occupation as both are full of Germans to!
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Highlights from my trip to Germany & Austria
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Tyrol is a region in Western Central Europe, which included the present day Austrian state of Tyrol (consisting of North Tyrol and East Tyrol), the Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol and three communes of the Italian region Veneto (Livinallongo del Col di Lana, Colle Santa Lucia e Cortina d'Ampezzo).
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Duchess Elisabeth in Bavaria, later Empress Elisabeth of Austria (24 December 1837 10 September 1898) was Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary[3] as spouse of Emperor Francis Joseph I. From an early age, she was called Sisi by family and friends. While Elisabeth's role and influence on Austro-Hungarian politics should not be overestimated (she is only marginally mentioned in scholarly books on Austrian history), she has undoubtedly become a 20th century icon. She was considered to be a free spirit who abhorred conventional court protocol. She has inspired filmmakers and theatrical producers alike.
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[Support AATV by watching their videos uploaded by ScaarTV] A video about the history of airsoft, as told through the guys at Airsoft Austria TV. If you're gonna play airsoft, please use common sense and know that the law will pretty much always treat airsoft like real guns. That means jail time or getting shot, so be careful.
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WatchMojo.com presents a video travel guide on the amazing country of Austria. Known as Mozart's birthplace, Austria has plenty to engage visitors, check it out!
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At their peak of power in the 1500s, the Habsburg family ruled Austria, Germany, northern Italy, the Netherlands, and even Spain. And Vienna's Kunsthistorisches (Art History) Museum offers great art from throughout the realm. The Italian collection is particularly strong. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
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A brief glimpse of an idyllic village that is nestled in the alpine region of northwest Austria. Hallstatt is famous around the world for its history and beauty. This is a short video I made to showcase the awe inspiring location and culture of Hallstatt. Enjoy! :) For more information about Hallstatt, visit my blog at: stashfrogblog.blogspot.com Music - "Heartstrings" by Slow Down Clown www.facebook.com Official website of Hallstatt village: www.hallstatt.net
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This is a short documentary about the city of Vienna in Austria (Europe)
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Sternstunden des österreichischen Nationalteams
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The massive St. Stephen's Cathedral is the Gothic needle around which Vienna spins. While heavily damaged in WWII, the church survived. Today it symbolizes the city's freedom and proud spirit. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
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Hallstatt is located on the shores of a sleepy Austrian lake Hallstatter See , surrounded by high hills and the Dachstein Mountain Range. Similar to a fjord, Hallstatt Lake extends in front of the picturesque village that was one of the earliest and most unique settlements in this region. Due to the early discovery of large salt deposits in the surrounding mountains, the village has a proud history that dates back a thousand years and archaeology has revealed that this area was inhabited from around 5000 BC Long before Christianity came to Salzkammergut and prior to any churches being built, an independent prehistoric culture evolved. The village contains a rich variety of historic buildings and its churches contain precious works of art such as a Late Gothic altar created by Leonhard Astl. The old marketplace and fountain is crowned by a trinity column that dates back to 1744. The welcoming facades of the dwellings have graced this atmospheric village since the 16th century and the market probably dates back to the 14th century. In 1891, Lake Street played a vital role for the village's busy commercial traffic and the impressive Countryside and Pre-History Museum displays the history of salt mining in the area and its importance to the village. In 1846, the Salinen civil servant, Johann Georg Ramsauer, made a sensational discovery when he discovered a prehistoric burial ground in the village. During 17 years of excavation, a total of 20000 objects were discovered in 980 ...
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Take a tour of Top 10 Travel Attractions of Vienna, Austria - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Hi, this is your host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top 10 attractions of Vienna, Austria. Number 10: Hofburg. Vienna is a city of grand palaces. Among the most lavish is Hofburg. The Habsburg's empire was ruled from here for seven centuries. Number 9: Hundertwasserhaus - designed to show unpredictability, a unique residential building with crooked floors, varied colors curved walls, and a forest on the roof. Number 8: Vienna Opera House. Few opera houses are as spectacular as this one. In this world class venue, be sure to catch a concert performance. Number 7: Secession Building. This striking building was constructed in the late 19th century. Today it houses contemporary artworks that changes periodically. Number 6: Food. Indulge in local Austrian food. Chocolate cake here is world famous. Another popular option is the apple pie. Number 5: Vienna City Hall. This splendid gothic style structure houses the local city government. More than 2000 fortunate people work in the City Hall. Number 4: Museum of Art History. One of the greatest museum buildings in the world, this 19th century landmark displays the art collection from the Habsburg Empire. Number 3: Belvedere. Like other grand palaces of Vienna, this is a magnificent palace complex. Set against beautiful landscaping, its inside has great artwork. Number 2: St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of ...
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Hohensalzburg Fortress towers over the Salzach River, dominating Salzburg's skyline as one of Europe's mightiest castles. Through the forest, Mönchsberg Mountain offers commanding views and a respite from the city. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
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WatchMojo.com presents a video on some of the finest castles in all of Europe: Austria's Castles
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