Researchers think the site in the Netherlands may have been used for pagan worship in reaction to the spread of Christianity.

Mercia saw the rise of kings, Christianity and our very identity, as Max Adams reveals in this genius history, The Mercian Chronicles ...

Are you also related to Charlemagne, described as 'one of the most important people in history'? Well, according to scientists, it's not difficult to find out.

The actress discovered her 38th great-grandfather was one of the most influential historical figures, Charlemagne.

The Saxon Higher Administrative Court has rejected the AfD's appeal against being designated as far-right extremist, with the court finding the party's counter-arguments were insufficient.

The prize is awarded annually by the German city of Aachen - where the Frankish king for whom it is named was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 - to honour "an outstanding personality of a united ...

Von der Leyen is set to receive the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen, named after the Frankish king Charlemagne, who united most of Western and Central Europe under the Holy Roman Empire in ...