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 Oscar-winner, 66, learned her relative is one of the most important people in history during an appearance on PBS's hit ...

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 ...

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 ...

The famous helmet is among the Anglo-Saxon artifacts that indicate an eastern link with the Byzantine Empire. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Thousands of people protested in the German town of Riesa, in the eastern state of Saxony, against a gathering of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Organizers counted 12,000 ...

Celebrity radio host Charlamagne tha God accused former President Obama of “kissing the ring” after video of him laughing with President-elect Trump at former President Carter’s funeral went ...