The Death of Europe's Mad King

[@IMPERIALYT]

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[@rrrigbyyy]

bro gatekeeped the video for an extra 9 minutes

[@N_g_er]

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[@bzipoli]

you one of those CHAR 2C sobs i can't believe it bro

[@larryalvares1369]

Tbh, I think you should’ve said “and the durability of your average iPhone, which isn’t durable anyways”

[@granabelsen386]

20:49 Fantastic video! You had my attention the whole time! Can you please tell us the name of the songs you used in the video?

[@stupidminotaur9735]

Now his castles are huge tourist attractions and reap massive amounts of money.

[@TheMarslMcFly]

And it's all going to the Bavarian Government. So they won in the end.

[@theotherohlourdespadua1131]

Those were not intended for the public when they were built. If you want to thank somebody for turning these into tourist attractions, thank the Bavarian State Government...

[@jhgeorg]

These castles cost more to maintain than they bring in. The tax paying citizens continue to be screwed.

[@lufsolitaire5351]

⁠@@TheMarslMcFlyI mean to be fair, he nearly bankrupted the kingdom. The government shouldering his debt might have screwed over all the departments and likely would have led to taxing the people. Leading to a pissed-off citizenry and then revolt.

[@9ENSOKYO]

@@jhgeorg It's an important part of their history

[@chuxety]

That sponsorship read really threw me off guard

[@MrScientifictutor]

Best war thunder sponsorship ever.

[@insertnamehere1258]

It was beautiful.

[@N_g_er]

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[@conzmoleman]

I pay for youtube premium and have to deal with this BS

[@jamievarbondg]

First mistake is paying for this piece of shit platform ​@@conzmoleman

[@0topon]

"Theory 3 is the most *watertight* of the bunch."

[@skylern.spenillo9710]

Unlike Ludwig's pocket watch.

[@ivanchristophersaldana119]

Ahhh i see what you did there

[@estebson]

​@@skylern.spenillo9710 And unlike Ludwig

[@piyushrajesh2007]

@@estebson And unlike his doctor.

[@Podel]

It was fun to work on this project with you, great video!!

[@hurricanemeridian8712]

yoo?

[@SecondTimeinYouTube]

Whaaaaattt

[@oscarlupton]

Two legends.

[@DefNotAiko]

The Marlboro legend himself

[@Sevoverkill]

10/10 m8

[@somethingzs]

Ngl, that's the best warthunder sponsor i've ever seen bro 🔥🔥

[@insertnamehere1258]

Made me die harder than Ludwig.

[@CantTellYou]

I respect when people seamlessly transition into ad reads, but I REALLY love when a channel transitions awkwardly on purpose

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

@@CantTellYou and the transition plays with a forced transition. Somehow connecting the sponsorship with the video's content, no matter how ridiculous the connection is. Yeah, seamless transitions feel natural. But deliberately awkward transitions have character and self-awareness.

[@Squatle]

Just came across this channel. That reading made me a subscriber

[@Bowtieguy16]

21:59 I've heard that suicidal people tend to appear in a better mood when they have their death planned out Maybe the first walk was to check where guards are and a good spot, and the second walk was executing the plan?

[@Personwtcats]

I’ve heard the first part too. Maybe the first walk was also to gain their trust enough to walk without the guard?

[@snakeyjake7]

I think you're right. It definitely sounded to me like the King was trying to get the Doctor to let his guard down too

[@KellyWu04]

I can attest to the first part.

[@the_bottomfragger]

​@@KellyWu04Glad you're still with us.

[@potatoonastick2239]

After I heard that he was in an unlikely good mood I knew immediately what was about to happen and got sad that the doctor of the time (perhaps understandably) did not have enough knowledge of depression to recognize this for what it truly was; a man with a final mission.

[@TheMarslMcFly]

As someone from Bavaria who's quite fascinated by our Kings Life (even if I don't think anything positive about Monarchy whatsoever) it's nice to see this story get told in English and at such an insanely high production quality. Hopefully this video gets the love it deserves. I'll definitely recommend it to my non-German speaking True Crime Loving Friends :D

[@Arlecchinofan97]

Average modern day European, glad you’re being replaced by your governments. No respect for those who created the countries you allow to decay today.

[@whot8095]

Your English is very good! Someday I hope to visit Germany

[@zenatti364]

Munich is a great City. Spent a few days there. I wish I could have spent more time, I just couldn't visit all the historical places I wanted. Also, love the German people

[@eshtermaria6884]

Another fascinating story is about Sisi who got shot.

[@JustMe-pb9ep]

​@@eshtermaria6884Sisi was Ludwigs cousin, she grew up just across the lake

[@ToaArcan]

_You do not recognise the bodies in the water. You do not recognise the bodies in the water. You do not recognise the bodies in the water._

[@jonnyboi841]

Was waiting for this comment

[@Very_spicyseaweed]

Ngl I don't think I recognize the bodies in the water

[@ericdoesthings1]

I don't recognize the bodies in the- wait is that my doctor?

[@Goofyahh_shark]

I don’t recognize the bodies in the water. I don’t recognize the bodies in the wat-

[@koboldparty4708]

I do not recognize the bodies in the water.

[@Verchiel_]

I'm so in love with the "set design" in every shot of the video. The plasticy/metallic figurines and the ever present light string floating about.

[@alberum8442]

One thing needs to be said. The goverment didn't just start this whole mess just because Ludwig threatened to destroy the goverment if it didn't take his personal debt. They already had a very negative opinion about him. Even if he was personally against the lose of independence, his rule has probably one of the most important causes why Bavaria became a part of the new German Empire. Basically, Ludwig started his rule joining Austria against Prussia, being defeated in the process and forced to sign a treaty of military cooperation with Prussia. Years after, when Germany finally unified in 1871, Ludwig gave its support to the unification, even going as far as to send letters to other German princes to ask for support to the new project elaborated by Prussian Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. Some could say that this avoided Prussia a lot of trouble, as the second most powerful state in what is now Germany appeared to be completely supportive about the process of unification and, with this movement, Ludwig either persuased some of the most cynical princes that unification was for the best, while also a clear message to anyone that opposed that, if they tried to go against Germany, they would do it on their own, there would not be an "Anti-Prussian coalition" in Germany liderated by Bavaria, the only kingdom that could represent an opposition. This decision basically ended Bavaria as an independent state without even trying to fight (also true that the goverment of Bavaria secured really good concesions, most notably being able to keep the Bavarian Army under their control except during times of war) and that, even in the time of rising german nationalism, was very unpopular in a catholic country that saw itself being ruled by the protestant aristocracy of Prussia. There were rumors, and it is still debated by historians to this day, that Bismarck bribed Ludwig, since one of the first movements of the new German goverment was to take some of the already high debt of the Bavarian King. Personal letters to his uncle by Ludwig are confusing, since he seems to imply that he did what he did to avoid a war and an even worse fate for the country, but also being very negative about the whole process, even talking about the "satanic policy of Prussia". So, he could have just avoided a war that they couldn't win, or he literally betrayed the country he ruled for financial support of his already unsustainable patronage of the arts. One way or another, there were a lot of people in the Bavarian political system that wanted Ludwig removed, and his behavior threating to dismiss the goverment was just the last straw.

[@xqm98]

spectacles & imperial releasing back to back???? this feels like my birthday

[@LouisbertrandIvander-iw9mb]

Where is your uniform soldier

[@xqm98]

@@LouisbertrandIvander-iw9mb Report to the armory and have a new suit issued to you, then report back to me, private! DISMISSED!

[@dr.vikyll7466]

​@@LouisbertrandIvander-iw9mb That isn't a soldier that is the uniform.

[@LouisbertrandIvander-iw9mb]

@@dr.vikyll7466 that reference from segreant domia from fallout 2 said " Where is you're uniform soldier"

[@ulqinaku8471]

41% pfp

[@paulinusguttenberg6833]

"Ein ewig Rätsel will ich bleiben mir und anderen" König Ludwig der 2. "I want to remain an eternal mystery to myself and others" King Ludwig the second

[@thomastom4693]

Ja, er war ein Träumer und kein Politiker.

[@adrianrarov4490]

Hey Imperial! I just wanted to let you know that I found your video about King Ludwig absolutely fantastic, especially as someone from Bavaria. I really enjoyed it! I wanted to suggest that it might be smart to offer a German audio version of the video on KZbin. The content is really interesting, particularly for people from Bavaria. If you can’t do it yourself, maybe you could consider getting someone to translate it into German. Perhaps you could collaborate with the team from Simplicissimus or find a voice-over artist. I believe this would make your video even more appealing to others like me, who might not be fluent in English. Thanks again for the great content!

[@IMPERIALYT]

I'm considering doing this - I'm glad you enjoyed the video though!

[@jguth6]

⁠look at Mr beast precedent with channels in other languages. If you can speak German the video and animations are excellent quality I'd highly recommend doing a German language channel if you can. Mr beast has showed that dubbing videos certainly pays off

[@prikazuju]

this is such a german thing to ask for lol, when you speak a smaller language you take it in english or leave it haha

[@BrodieTV]

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[@BrodieTV]

11/10 video, AMAZING.

[@TheRealDoctorBonkus]

Oh yes! I visited Neuschwanstein years ago and the place cracked me up. The oppulence, the over the top decoration, the wannabe fairytale castle of King Ludwig 2 was just perfect and as a son of two history teachers, the place was hilarious and perfect. We asked the staff if the king left any diary and sadly, he did not.

[@liamgillis5954]

5:59 that's a really fancy way of saying he just wanted to be the drippiest man of all time

[@isaacewing]

that is easily the best ad spot ever, the intro is flawless "this POS french tank that has the top speed of a rock" 🤣🤣

[@EcclesiastesLiker-py5ts]

You do not recognise the bodies in the water. They are not your friends, you do not know them, they are the bodies of strangers.

[@Le-ov2lg]

new near-30min imperial drop caught me off guard, absolutely watching this later

[@producedbypodcast]

Your production quality is insane!

[@foxyfoxfilms]

Go watch fern also great content

[@frankreads8618]

The irony of Ludvig II bankrupting Bavaria building fairy tale castles is that the castles have become tourist attractions, and they have made the money back many times over. It just took awhile.

[@Uploaded1995]

Your storytelling and production quality are just stellar. This was a little nugget of history I knew nothing about, but I was deeply intrigued by it within seconds.

[@cmdrwaffle]

Murder mystery time

[@armanada7600]

wake up babe, it's time for yet another video from IMPERIAL

[@134343]

The quality of this video is insane! Love these topics that rarely have been highlighted.

[@onyx_mango]

the quality of the research, the graphics, the effects, the jokes (that even in such a delicate topic aren't particularly offensive or distasteful) is what makes me spam my best friends and tell them to watch these videos. also great ad 👍

[@just_mdd4]

Bro's back with a banger!

[@pascalwiery7129]

Huh, as someone who lives very close to Neuschwanstein, i never thought i'd see this story on youtube edit: Now having finished the video, this was great! The animations are really beautiful

[@timothybeardsley2715]

I have a refrigerator magnet with the King's likeness on it, which I bought at the castle. If one ever finds oneself in Bavaria, I highly recommend visiting the castle. It is truly a marvel of architecture.

[@garydavis8213]

Subscribed. You’re telling stories that are not often told. Very interesting stuff. The graphics and presentation are very cool. Keep it going, sir.

[@joeshabado1431]

This channel is criminally under subscribed. Excellent video and really liked the animation style.

[@versebuchanan512]

"He looks familiar, doesn't he?" Ah, yes, rich uncle Pennybags. We meet again.

[@jodrizzly1766]

If he would have finished that fantasy world of art, it would be the capitol of tourism right now.

[@jamest2401]

Love your content, man! With the quality of your narration, fantastic story telling, and polished video graphics, your channel subscriptions should be well into the millions.

[@JustMe-pb9ep]

the infamous austrian empress Sisi was Ludwigs cousin and grew up on the other side of the lake from Berg Castle. Her residence would have been like a safe haven for a fleeing Ludwig, not even the bavarian government would have dared to enter her house without her permission. Ludwig was a good swimmer, he could have made it to the other side.

[@yoschiannik8438]

Funfact: Ludwig is not the only murder victim that was alive two days before his death

[@ShlomoRaz69]

YESS ANOTHER BANGER

[@TheGyroBarqusShow]

He's a Dreamer, we need Dreamers. I don't see a true villain or evil person in this story, they did what they thought was best for the good of everyone.

[@edenetesantana7879]

At least Ludwig got on Civ 6

[@benmcreynolds8581]

It's pretty strange that the king just lucked out about Gooden asking for no supervision on their second walk. I don't understand how someone can drown themselves in shallow water... Your body would naturally fight back your physical responses.. What a crazy mystery

[@d4tenshi]

Maybe he didn't know how to swim? Walking to the ocean is a popular method for that reason

[@Johnny_Silverhand1]

@@d4tenshi He was prolific swimmer in his youth

[@d4tenshi]

@@Johnny_Silverhand1Woah... I have no clue! A mystery indeed

[@seanheaney8303]

If one wanted to do it, it is most certainly possible but would require a decent amount of will power. You would have to bascially go under and breath in as much water and possible flooding the lungs to the point even if you resurface you will internally drown.

[@Mott2]

I thought the same thing. Then I remembered he asked for the cyanide before leaving his castle. If they were able to get it to him, I could see him taking it after he strangled the doctor.

[@Holladawg]

just got home from work to see the GOAT has uploaded

[@yesyes4660]

It is oddly fitting for the King of Bavaria, a man near obsessed with the aesthetic beauty of his Kingdom, and his ability to increase it, for a large chapel with grandiose sprawling steps, ornamental pillars and design-encrusted windows to overlook the sole marker of his grave. It's almost kind.

[@je_suis_onur]

Brilliantly made. Good job!

[@ltwmichael]

IMPERIAL is one of the few channels that makes me turn on the notification bell

[@SuB-qk1yp]

The best video till now!! Really love the script! The pace! The construct! Everything is on point…….

[@louisnoll7066]

Med student here with a heart for forensic medicine. When drowning in freshwater we normally find lungs which are (mostly) dry and show signs of emphysema (which is called emphysema aquosum). So drowning in freshwater is very much the cause of death since water was also found in his stomach (which implies he had to be still alive when he was forced under water).

[@Mountaingoat4234]

Do you know why the lungs appear mostly dry with freshwater as opposed to salt water? That's interesting

[@louisnoll7066]

@@Mountaingoat4234 Freshwater is simply hypotonic compared to the blood in the surrounding lung tissue. So water follows the osmotic pressure and diffuses from the alveoli into the the blood vessels. Seawater is hypertonic compared to the surrounding lung tissue which draws water in the alveoli from the blood vessels. Since diffusion takes place even well after death, freshwater in the alveoli will (completely) disappear, the lungs look just like anyone's lungs who had died on dry land.

[@Mountaingoat4234]

@@louisnoll7066 that's really interesting! Thanks for the answer!

[@LuliLeoni]

His castle is absolutely stunning! He truly did conquer this “aesthetic state” he was looking for with this castle. If you have the chance, go!

[@TheRealUnconnected]

Dude I remember commenting on one of your earlier videos that you need to get on nebula and now I see that you are! Awesome to see your channel grow. Best of luck.

[@KJ28554]

‘Watching euros’ Notification: Imperial just posted Me: F the euros

[@YarPirates-vy7iv]

Why are you watching money?

[@Dom-idk-grenade]

No it’s the mens euros it’s a football (soccer) tournament in Europe

[@Glaceddie]

Fr

[@andrewest3661]

@@Dom-idk-grenade Lol I forgot that was on and thought he was referring to the forex market

[@IBMUAK99]

Imagine of Ludwig II was alive in time for Warhammer 40k and spent millions on it.

[@CjqNslXUcM]

beautiful video. great topic and storytelling.

[@harrison6082]

Good video! 20:47 Also what's the soundtrack used in the background of this video?

[@johnjohnjohnson7720]

"You do not recognize the bodies in the water." It reminds me of that scp.

[@timothym.orourke5283]

“In the end, Theory 3 is the most watertight of the bunch.” Nice.

[@dotdarkness]

Bro your videos are crazy. It's higher quality, more satisfying, more entertaining and more informational than 99% of documentaries made by huge studios. You're up there with neo and fern

[@snowballeffect7812]

Was great to see this with you in NYC! Keep it up and I hope something like that happens again! Hopefully you get to hang out and enjoy the city, too!

[@No_Feelings]

i saw the thumbnail and instinctively went "i do not recognize the bodies in the water"

[@TiredoftheBs-t7v]

*you do NOT recognize the bodies in the water*

[@jacejames3853]

I know who they are, I know his their names each and every one of them, don't you?

[@jamesknapp64]

Why are there several of those comments?

[@normtrooper4392]

​@@jamesknapp64 it's related to an scp

[@TiredoftheBs-t7v]

@@jamesknapp64 it’s an scp article

[@klnsbl]

your german pronunciation was mostly spot on! i was really surprised

[@Flaschenteufel]

Yep perfect as if he was native German...

[@xxklesx1]

@@Flaschenteufel Even if he is not a native, I think all Swiss learn German at school, right? I just never know for sure with French-speaking people :D

[@peterheinzo515]

Well he is swiss so not surprising

[@Flaschenteufel]

@@xxklesx1 yep they can shut off their mountain sounds for "normal" German usually pretty well ^^ that's why i would call swiss and austrian native german speaking although they can make me understand 0 if they want ^^

[@thechief043]

That sponsor read was rather goofy. Glad to always see something new from your channel.

[@doesntmatter3902]

I love your narrative style and, fittingly enough, the aesthetics of your animations and storytelling graphics. My algo knows me well! Easy sub, great stuff my dude!

[@AidanOAArch]

I was trying to fix my headphones so the first line i actually heard was how Ludwig was obliterated by a time traveling tank. 10/10 content.

[@onyx_mango]

7:10 gotta love the very serious quote of king ludwig II saying "listen here guy..."

[@Iknowtoomuchable]

Ludwig II was one of history's earliest known smol beans.

[@hihungryimcam]

That was, without a doubt, the best, most entertaining KZbin video ad I've ever seen lol.

[@predatorfish]

thats the first ever warthunder sponsorship read i didnt skip

[@PHiNiX]

The intro for me was literally like: "Ah Schloss Neuschwanstein" "Ohh this far back?" "Ah yea Ludwig" Really good video, I have to say. Even being German and oerhaps slightly more aware of this story that the average european or american viewer, there were a bunch of angles in the video that aren't as mainstream.. Visually obviously a masterpiece as always as well..

[@anthonyphillips7642]

Yeah #3 makes the most sense. First walk was to gain trust, second walk he had gained enough trust to leave the assistant behind, he was angry about his diagnosis, killed the man who caused it, then offed himself.

[@lore.keeper]

Amazing video man

[@johanjvdw]

This is the first time I've rewound an ad just so I could enjoy the narration again 😂

[@m.streicher8286]

The visuals in this are nothing short of impressive

[@christopherwang4392]

Ludwig II was certainly an interesting and tragic character. Imagine a different life for Ludwig in which he was never saddled with the duties and responsibilities of being King and he was given the proper psychiatric care for whatever issues he had.

[@mannymarotta]

Dude I was at Neuschwanstein 10 years ago today, what a relevant upload

[@lyedavide]

Wow! An excellent video! And a great job promoting your sponsor.

[@PattlesYoutube]

One of the few times I’ve purposefully rewatched an ad read

[@SDGrave]

That was the best intro to a warthunder ad

[@newtonianpineapple2817]

I love your videos and I believe you should really think about joining nebula. Your content would fit perfectly there!

[@StarhangerYT]

Very interesting. Intriguing. Thank you. Dropped you a sub.

[@lufsolitaire5351]

22:24 Ludwig likely knew to keep his plans and thoughts to himself at least long enough to go through with the ideation. Like you said he saw what happened to his brother so he knew he had to trick Dr. Güdden into thinking his mental health was getting better.

[@sigstackfault]

You do not recognize the bodies in the water

[@miszkulancja]

beat me to it

[@Oobja21]

I do not recognize the bodies in the water

[@shawnarmentano]

I was gonna say that

[@football-xn5gc]

My first thought when I saw the video

[@Flaschenteufel]

Which droids?

[@swordsnspearguy5945]

at least he didn't attempt to burn his kingdom with greek fire

[@Dragonzfear2]

Thanks

[@somethinspacey7960]

You do not recognise the bodies in the water

[@Jabe_VeX]

I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS

[@williamchamberlain2263]

You don't _think_ you know the bodies in the water. You _don't_ think you know the bodies in the water. Should you get a bit closer to check?

[@danielbruck734]

great video keep on going!

[@BeansGrubbaAlfredo]

that ad transition was honestly dope

[@3746463]

5:22 Deutschmark was not used in that era, Bavaria used Goldmark at that time.

[@IMPERIALYT]

True, I will add this to the corrections.

[@code-teamX]

Love your videos

[@alexroselle]

Compared to other German leaders who were obsessed with architecture and went mad, Ludwig seems pretty benign

[@HK3rdClass]

What a high quality KZbin Channel

[@catlovergaming5427]

I do not recognize the bodies in the water.

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

The narration is superb, the info very informative and educational… but let’s talk about the editing. The editing is very very good!

[@thomasgries704]

Does anyone know the name of the music that plays at 20:47? It’s so beautiful

[@LB767]

Tony Anderson - Oyarsa it's beautiful indeed :)

[@thomasgries704]

@@LB767 THANK YOU ❤️❤️

[@DawudSandstorm2]

14:34 You made a typo in unkown. Like the video sir.

[@petracastro6021]

It was suggested to open the coffin in order to find out, if Ludwig was murdered but his family never allowed it.

[@misosoupdrinkers]

Leaving a comment to support because of the age restriction

[@droideckz2624]

YOU DO NOT REGOGNIZE THE BODIES IN THE WATER

[@nomnom2610]

Very Interesting video and again discussing topics which are not well-known, keep up the good work!

[@BrennanJ96]

The castle that the Disney land castle was modelled after

[@thestomache]

I'm German, and I have to day, your pronunciation is probably even better than mine

[@MrFlyinghellfish]

“You do not recognize the bodies in the water”

[@shantanuchoudhary3342]

I am really impressed with you video. Could you please let me know which softwares do you use to render them?

[@d4tenshi]

Could it be Blender and Adobe After Effects?