996 - 1996 Ostarrichi

Austria - the name in his ancient German form "ostarrichi" was mentioned in a deed of donation in 996 for the first time.
What happened in November 996?
What meant "Tirol" before 1393, and what did it mean in the year 1273 when Rudolf I became governor?
What happened when Matthias Corvinus banished Emperor Friedrich III?

The series presents historic events and tells the history of origins of today's Austria. Austria proudly presents great names of its history and the various backgrounds of dynastic tragedies and happy events.

The two great families "Babenberger" and Habsburg" gave us famous names like "Heinrich II Jasomirgott", "Leopold III", "Karl V", "Franz Joseph I", "Maria Theresia" and the well known empress "Sisi".