A King's Ransom - Stuff That I Find Interesting

Richard the Lionheart was captured in Austria and held for a ransom of 100,000 pounds of silver, impacting England's finances. The ransom money funded significant developments in Austria, including infrastructure in Vienna, the creation of a mint, and the establishment of a military academy. These developments had lasting effects on Austrian history and economy.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?