Discovery trip to the Reichskrone: myths and riddle of the symbol of the rule

Discovery trip to the Reichskrone: myths and riddle of the symbol of the rule

A fascinating chapter of European history is newly examined: The documentary "The Reichskrone - Mythos, Riddle, MachtSymbol", designed by Klaus T. Steindl, examines the most important symbol of the Holy Roman Empire. On December 4, 2024, the film celebrated its presentation in the World Museum in Vienna, where, among other things, the General Director of the Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM), Sabine Haag, and numerous prominent guests were present. On December 19, 2024, the exciting documentation will be broadcast on ORF 2 and ORF ON at 9:05 p.m. According to planet-wissen.de , the Reichskrone is considered the most powerful European symbol of domination, which served over 800 years as the epitome of the Holy Roman Empire, which developed from the East Franconia.

In the heart of this documentation, the Reichskrone is researched, which is kept in the treasury of the Vienna Hofburg. This crown made of pure gold, decorated with precious gemstones, embodies not only political, but also religious value. It was the focus of the royal coronation and, until the dissolution of the empire in 1806, was an inseparable unit with the rule. The film pursues the exciting history of this symbol and illuminates the various myths that surround it. Martin Traxl, ORF-TV Cultural Center, describes the documentation as a "adventurous journey of discovery", which brings up new puzzles and unknown details to the viewers.

a symbol of European unity

The Reichskrone is not only a magnificent piece of jewelry, but also a symbol of the religious and cultural diversity of Europe. Emperor and kings from different regions of Europe wore them and gave them a nationwide importance. According to the ARTE remote editor Laurent Filliung, the crown also influenced Napoleon's ambitions in the 19th century when he saw himself as the successor to the Roman emperors. The rich history of the crown shows how powerful symbols played a role in the competition for the rule for centuries, while for years of overrunation and fraud attempts to overtake this important artifact in constant movement, until it finally found a safe place in Vienna.

With unique recording technique and interdisciplinary research, the primarily mysterious past of the Reichskrone is now presented to a general public in order to illustrate the indispensable role of this crown in European history, as is on ots.at