Because of this (albeit fragile) unification, Charlemagne is sometimes called the father of Europe. Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor at Christmas mass in 800. Charlemagne had arrived in ...

Charlemagne being crowned Holy Roman Empire in the year 800. Photo: Wikimedia Commons In a series of bloody actions that wouldn’t seem out of place in the next installment of ‘Game of Thrones ...

She gave birth to Charlemagne’s oldest child, a son named Pepin—the same name as that of previous Frankish kings, with the idea being that ... that his father was crowned Holy Roman Emperor ...

Sharon Stone was left 'completely stunned' by the revelation that she is descended from Charlemagne – the former king who transformed Europe. During her appearance on PBS's show 'Finding Your ...

Besides being a great military leader ... by a boom in the arts and education reform. Charlemagne became the first Holy Roman Emperor when he was crowned by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day in ...

Charlemagne is known as “the father of Europe,” and little wonder. The Frankish king and conqueror was crowned emperor by ... Holy Roman Empire came into being. It would persist, in various ...