Sharon Stone is stunned to learn she’s related to King Charlemagne in ‘Finding Your Roots'
After discussing the paper trail of her parents' bloodline, host Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. revealed to Stone that her line of ...
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The Royal Rundown on Charlemagne’s 20 Children
The Frankish king Charlemagne, also known as Carolus Magnus and Charles I, is called the “father of Europe” for good reasons [PDF]. He had about 20 children who went on to establish Europe’s ...
Charlemagne: Return of the Kings (Part 1)
Join Tom and Dominic for this next instalment on the Franks and the rise of Charlemagne.
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12th-century silk bag from Henry III’s reign matches Charlemagne’s burial shroud
In a surprising discovery, a medieval silk seal bag from the reign of King Henry III has emerged as a ‘perfect match’ to the silk cloth used to wrap the body of Emperor Charlemagne ...
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Von der Leyen 'deeply touched' to receive Charlemagne Prize
The Charlemagne Prize honors personal contributions to European unity. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was named the winner of the prestigious Charlemagne Prize for her handling ...