The Holy Roman Imperial Crown - a Masterpiece of Early Medieval Art

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[@frippp66]

the jewels always look like deliciously tempting boiled sweets - it is all very Byzantine - fascinating vid thank you ✨

[@allanbarton]

Agree, they do look like very tasty sweets.

[@ludovica8221]

.. and now I want to see this design made into a cake

[@spicencens7725]

Wow! What an absolutely stunning piece of work!!! The intricate adornments, especially the original part, could be gazed upon for hours! Also your knowledge of the beauty of medieval creations is so indepth, just amazing! You have really piqued my curiosity, & I'm sure not alone!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Fine photography enables viewers to get a comprehensive look at this important artwork and symbol of European history.

[@semadt]

Thank you very much for looking at the regalia of the Holy Roman Empire as well. I had followed your series about the British regalia with interest, and as a German I am extremely happy to learn more about stuff a bit closer to home. ;-)

[@mr.zimbel3164]

Hi Allan, I was in Vienna recently and let me tell you, it's almost unbelievable when you see the HRE regalia in person. It's shockingly beautiful and amazing how much history you're looking at. The particles of the cross and holy lance were my personal highlights though, the relics associated with the Lord that brought Charlemagne many a victory.

[@ChrisHunt4497]

How fascinating, the re-discovery of the treasures. I would love to see the crown in Vienna, it having survived all that history. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@neidhart_von_reuental]

This was a great video on a highly interesting and somewhat overlooked subject! It's nice to see you cover different topics. A suggestion for another exotic theme for the future could be papal regalia/funerals.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

It’s a wonderful artifact to have. Most royal regalia and other fine works of gold and gemstones, were melted down for the value of the gold and the gems sold off.

[@rhiannonpoole6019]

What a gorgeous creation that is, the jewels are mouth-watering. It's astionishing that this crown has survived especially after being coveted by Hitler. The mind boggles as to what he intended to do with it. Thank you.

[@birthdaycow]

Just like the rest of the stuff the nazis stole I truly think it was just another beautiful piece they wanted their gluttonous hands on

[@aaron6178]

I'm super excited you're doing some HRE stuff. It's a trove and not much is known in the English speaking world IMO.

[@TheRascalHasSpirit]

It’s interesting to note that for a significant period of time this Imperial Crown became a part of the Royal Arms of Great Britain and Ireland (from 1801 the Royal Arms of the UK). When the House of Hanover ascended the British Throne in 1714, the Arms of Hanover were incorporated into the Royal British Arms. Set atop the traditional Hanoverian heraldic elements sits the Reichskrone. Its function here was to indicate that the Ruler of Hanover held the Office of the Archtreasurer of the HRE, a purely ceremonial but highly coveted title. A good place to find this is by looking at British coins from that period which display royal arms. A prime example would be the so-called shield Sovereigns until 1837. After this year, with the Regency of Queen Victoria, the Arms of Hanover and with them the Imperial Crown were removed from the Royal Arms, as the personal union with Hanover ended.

[@beth7935]

I love this crown! It's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen, & I'm ashamed that I thought it was Byzantine for the longest time. All I'd found out was that it was actually the Holy Roman Imperial Crown though, & it was amazing to learn so much actual information about it.

[@dragnflei]

I was so excited when this video posted. Such an iconic piece but I didn’t know much about it. Seeing the details up close is mind blowing! Such intricate work.

[@davidmorris3981]

I'd seen the GI wearing the crown, and thought it was a bit naff. So I'm glad I now know that it was only a replica.

[@ludovica8221]

whether or not its a replica makes no difference. Its still a terrible thing to do to an art treasure (that has considerable value of its own) I hope he was disciplined for this

[@davidpnewton]

​@@ludovica8221yes. There are an awful lot of extraordinarily stupid things that soldiers do which require court martial and punishment. I hope indeed he was punished for doing that.

[@charityrochford2175]

What an amazing history the crown has had! Thank you for your detailed description.

[@allanbarton]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@EllenCFarmGirl]

I’m excited about this series, so much to learn!❤

[@baylorsailor]

So nice, I watched it twice! I didn't know anything about the Holy Roman Empire's regalia. This is very interesting!

[@Floortile]

A glorious object - I look forward to the rest of the regalia. Perhaps, further down the line, you’ll examine Hungary’s St. Stephen’s Crown. Much less well known - and more modern - are the Imperial Crown of India (worn the once in 1911 by King-Emperor George V) and the crown of the Kingdom of Hanover. Thanks again.

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

fascinating - I'd love more like this please

[@allanbarton]

More to come, thank you.

[@timhazeltine3256]

​@@allanbartonThank you. Very good to hear this series will be expanded. At some point it would be interesting to see a segment on the 19th century regalia of Tonga and the Hawaiian Islands.

[@bessofhardwick9311]

Another very interesting video. What a beautiful object. Thanks for uploading!

[@ludovica8221]

Wow..... stunning, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!❤

[@ferdi5407]

Excellent video as always. Thank you!

[@hansulrichboning8551]

In earlier times the regalia were stored at Trifels-castle in the palatinate(same castle were King Richard I was held prisoner for a while).

[@marvelfannumber1]

Wonderful video, really good to see videos focusing on these objects, as information can be quite hard to come by online. Would love to see a similar video in the future on the French Royal regalia, since there is surprisingly quite a bit that still exists, even if further information on it can be very difficult to come by.

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

Utterly fascinating.Thanks very much Allan. I love your voice and manner of presentation

[@peggybrem2848]

Thank you for showing me this marvelous artifact. I can’t believe it has imanaged to survive so long.

[@lifeofaking8467]

How wonderful! Great video with outstanding detailed information.

[@TyrSkyFatherOfTheGods]

Your channel is simply the best!

[@benjaminperez1149]

As always, so well done.

[@christinewells-leddon9287]

Fascinating...as always...Thank you!

[@allanbarton]

My pleasure!

[@michaelhealy1590]

Allan. Always enlightening!

[@heatherdeavalon]

Stunning piece of art!

[@judycater2832]

I’m looking forward to the rest of this series. It is amazing i this crown survived at all. ❤

[@adagietto2523]

Fascinating, thank you.

[@The3Kosmos3]

Very interesting thanks.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

What a strange little place for the Electors to meet. Love your channel, thanks❤

[@AI-hx3fx]

You had me at "series". Keep it coming!

[@allanbarton]

Will do!

[@marthavanbeek-putters]

I have been to. Jenna and see the Imperial Royal Roman Crown in the Vienna Treasury. It is definitely worth a visit.

[@marthavanbeek-putters]

Vienna sorry

[@mbvoelker8448]

What a remarkable object!

[@bevinboulder5039]

Wonderful video! I didn't know anything about this crown, and eagerly await further reports on the other regalia. It's amazing that it survived the Nazi and post war upheaval. Thanks to the Monuments Men.

[@ElizabethHopkinson]

That is fascinating! I bet some stories have been told and written about that missing stone!

[@dianespears6057]

Very interesting. Thank you for this. Good to get outside England and get history from other countries.

[@TerryC69]

Hi Allan! Splendid presentation!

[@allanbarton]

Hello Terry, thank you - I hope you are keeping well?

[@rsc9520]

Brilliant! Thanks, Allan for another great video. Greetings from New Jersey (no crowns around here ...)

[@allanbarton]

@@rsc9520 my pleasure.

[@BrianJosephMorgan]

Fascinating.

[@litebkt]

Thank you.

[@educanassa100]

Amazing video, Allan

[@allanbarton]

Many thanks!

[@NathanS__]

I was just at Aachen but didn't see the replica displayed there, but I did get to see the Real Deal in Vienna. I've always thought it was weird that Wilhelm II commissioned a replica for Aachen, and a personal crown for Prussia but never made the State Crown of Germany. It only exists in heraldry and had a wooden mockup that disappeared after WWII. But you can see how the German State Crown was heavily influenced by the HRE crown.

[@pixbychris3182]

Thank you

[@allanbarton]

A pleasure Chris.

[@David.M.]

Thanks Allan.

[@allanbarton]

My pleasure.

[@rickynewport6339]

A fascinating look at some historic regalia that is little known in English-speaking countries. I look forward to future episodes on other parts of the regalia. I find it especially amazing that even some of the vestments of the Holy Riman Emperors have survived and were part of the cache that Hitler had stashed away.

[@user-vv6sy2ox4q]

Absolutely fascinating! It is amazing that it has survived throughout it's history. I do wonder what became of the missing gemstone though!

[@allanbarton]

You never know it might turn up one day on the Antiques Roadshow.

[@josefrietveld219]

4:11 One small correction: Charlemagne became emperor december 25th 800 not 808

[@allanbarton]

Yes, indeed - I must have been having a moment of madness.

[@josefrietveld219]

Ego te absolvo - nowadays we‘re all ridden by madness Greetz from vienna

[@marshallfromarlingtonva4713]

What a beautfiul object and a great story! GENERAL QUES: What is the "theme" music that's used in these videos? lute? I just love it and would love to hear more! Thanks very much indeed.

[@ama2d]

Fun fact about Francis II./I.: He was the only double emperor in world history. The HRE ended 1806 but Francis already had taken the title of Austrian emperor in 1804, making him a double emperor from 1804 to 1806.

[@csmatthew]

any ideas what the sockets are for at the top of the side plates of the circlet? Were they to hold feathers, or some sort of metalwork ornamentation? They appear in sets of three, in a fan arrangement. They can be seen most clearly in the final image from the video at 15:15 (not to be confused with the sockets for the imperial arch which are of a more sturdy construction)

[@pradeepakrish]

Long live the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation! 👑⚜️🇩🇪

[@tsvstefan9704]

It wasn’t germany

[@annlindsaywright3169]

Great video as usual. Do you have the latest copy of the magazine? Thank you.

[@allanbarton]

Hi Lindsay, yes, July is out and available - August will be going to the printer in the next day or two.

[@PC-lu3zf]

Great video it was time for the holy Roman empire to go by 1800 and at least the Throne of Austria survived for another century.

[@jilltagmorris]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dianetheisen8664]

The crown is beautiful and has an interesting past. Looks like 1️⃣ pearl is missing, though. 👑

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Is the image of a king on the side done in enamel?

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Sorry, I should have waited to ask my question, and should have known that you would provide more details. Excellent, thank you.

[@Shalott63]

It's a fascinating object, but it really doesn't look very comfortable to wear (unless by someone who happens to have an octagonal head). Do we know whether the emperors used some sort of padding underneath it?

[@nadiabrook7871]

❤💗👍👑

[@leonardoravecca606]

👋😀💎👑👋

[@BarrySuridge]

Isn't there a myth that the iron bar(s) reinforcing the crown was made from nails used in Jesus' crucifixion?

[@kidmohair8151]

given the history of blood that accompanies all 'crown jewels', I suppose it is a good thing that these and the other 'imperial' regalia have ben preserved. if only to remind us of our less than salubrious recent and deeper past.

[@JesusChristKing]

“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” - 2 Timothy 4:8 “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.” - James 1:12

[@karlkarlos3545]

Bla bla bla.

[@kightsun]

The Holy Roman Empire was never dissolved He abdicated that was it there is no official dissolution of the Empire. Technically speaking the principality of Liechtenstein and the Arch duchy of Luxembourg are both technically successor states The only issue is they don't currently have an elected emperor but constitutionally speaking nothing changed for them.

[@robnewman6101]

🏰👑⚔️🛡️🤴👸💍

[@donnalayton6876]

Hard for me of think of my ancestor Charlemagne wearing this glorious crown.

[@lynnroberge1886]

His Aunt is Marie Antoinette, not Mary Antoinette.

[@allanbarton]

Err yes, that is precisely what I said.

[@jstantongood5474]

Pronounced, hee STO ree shuh kuntz bunker. No silent "e" like in French.

[@allanbarton]

Thanks for the hint!

[@artemisarrow179]

I hope one day for the return of monarchy and the abolition of democracy

[@user-nn4sp1vw3s]

Roman Imperium don't include cross or anything...is Before religions when Roman Imperium were Crucified and Mummified for being law and justice...god DNA. . ROMAN Imperium Crown is Unique.. gold Leafs...🌿🌿🌿☘️☘️☘️

[@kartos.]

its so ugly 😭😭

[@karlkarlos3545]

we don't talk about your face.

[@Leon-bc8hm]

Stop looking into a mirror.

[@Appophust]

I'd rather wear a Burger King crown.

[@Leon-bc8hm]

That is all you can afford.

[@Appophust]

@@Leon-bc8hm I'd say I could afford a BJ from the queen, but I don't have enough money to pay a gravedigger. And I'm unfamiliar with English exhumation laws, so there's that. And they're all a bunch of crazy Germans. But I stand by my assertion that the only real king is the Burger King. 😁

[@elizabethmcglothlin5406]

Actually one of the least attractive crowns so far. But the history is facinating.