The Ensisheim Meteor VERTICAL - One Minute History

The transcript describes a meteorite event over Vienna, known as the Thunderstone, which was used by German satirist Sebastian Brandt for propaganda, claiming it was a divine omen for Maximilian of Austria's victory over France and Turkey. Maximilian's success led to his proclamation as Holy Roman Emperor. The meteorite incident inadvertently inspired the Habsburg expansion across Europe, including the establishment of their dynasty in Spain.

What was the Donnerstein known for?

• A meteorite fall

• A famous battle

• A royal decree

• A natural disaster

Who used the meteorite fall for propaganda purposes?

• The Turkish Sultan

• The French King

• Maximilian of Austria

• Sebastian Brandt

What did Sebastian Brandt claim the falling star signified?

• A divine omen for victory

• The end of the world

• A warning of disaster

• A new era of peace

What title did Maximilian achieve after his successful campaigns?

• Duke of Austria

• Emperor of Turkey

• Holy Roman Emperor

• King of France

What was one of the impacts of the Ancestim meteor?

• It led to a famine

• It inspired Habsburg expansion

• It destroyed a city

• It caused a great flood