Dežela Krajnska: od mejne marke do vojvodstva

Carniola (KraJNska), often incorrectly called Carniola (KraNJska), has played a key role in the history of Slovenians over the centuries. In this 14-minute documentary, we explore its development from a border county in 973 to a powerful Habsburg land and finally a duchy. How did Carniola get its name? Why did it change to Carniola? Who were the Andes, the Babenbergs and the Habsburgs? How did the land lose access to the sea? In the video you will learn about: • the early period of the border march under Carinthia • the fragmentation between church landowners and the nobility • the role of the Andes, Spanheim and Babenberg families • the Peace of Vienna 1276 and the rise of the Habsburgs • the elevation of Carniola to a duchy in 1364 • the loss of Rijeka and access to the sea in the 18th century This documentary reveals political struggles, inheritance treaties, territorial changes and the formation of Slovenian identity over the centuries. ⏱ Duration: 14:33 If you are interested in Slovenian history, the Middle Ages, the Habsburg era and the development of Slovenian lands, this video is for you. 🕒 TIMELINE (YouTube Chapters) 00:00 Introduction – Carniola or Carniola? 01:12 Name and language changes in the 19th century 02:35 Creation of the border county in 973 03:48 Expansion into Slovenian Krajina 05:02 Fragmentation and church landowners 06:15 Henry IV of Andes and the rise of princely power 07:32 The Babenbergs and the struggle for inheritance 08:41 The Peace of Vienna 1276 and the arrival of the Habsburgs 09:55 Elevation to duchy in 1364 11:10 Ernest the Iron and the inland lands 12:05 The unification of territories under Frederick III 13:05 Loss of Reka and access to the sea 14:05 Conclusion – the heritage of the Land of Carniola