The birth of the Holy Roman Empire—and the unlikely king who ruled it The fall of Rome led to chaos in Western Europe. Enter Carolus Magnus, more commonly known as Charlemagne, who sought to ...

When the Western Roman Empire fell, its influence endured - reshaped and reasserted by those eager to carry its mantle. In this video, we explore the political and spiritual heirs of Rome across ...

The Holy Roman Empire, it was famously put (by Voltaire, I think), was neither Holy, nor Roman, nor an Empire. Likewise, the First Amendment "actual malice" test isn't actually about malice, but ...

He became king of the Franks in A.D. 768 and conquered much of Europe during his 46-year reign. During his life, he laid the foundations for the Holy Roman Empire, which would last nearly a ...

Keep in mind that the Holy Roman Empire doesn't exist during the 867 starting date, and it doesn't always form on its own, so you may need to focus on the Byzantine Empire if this is your approach.

Guest: Sidney Kirkpatrick, author of Hitler’s Holy Relics: The True Story of Nazi Plunder and the Race to Recover the Crown Jewels of the Holy Roman Empire (Simon and Schuster) ...

This week was a big one, as yesterday's Tinto Maps post was the grand heart of early modern Europe: The Holy Roman Empire. Historical strategy fans long knew that this would be an immense ...

Because of this refusal, the Holy Roman Empire declared war on the city of Magdeburg. This war takes a toll on the citizens of the city as they fight for their rights and the city.

Hitler's Holy Relics: A True Story of Nazi Plunder and the Race to Recover the Crown Jewels of the Holy Roman Empire Sidney D. Kirkpatrick, . . Simon & Schuster, $27 (316pp) ISBN 978-1-4165-9062-0 ...