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Paladins: The Word for the Knights of CharlemagneThe word paladin has come to represent the finest spirit of knighthood, men that will charge into glory despite their impending deaths. Oddly enough this word comes, not from the Medieval period, but from the Renaissance. -
World Geography: Aachen, Ancient Rome, Charlemagne, GermanyAachen, located in the Western most part of Germany is one of the oldest cities in the modern world. This article tells you all about it.
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Is the French Coronation Sword at the Louvre Charlemagne's Joyeuse?Joyeuse is clouded in legend. It appeared in many stories and in "The Song of Roland." One legend regarding the sword is that the Spear of Destiny was forged within Joyeuse.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Aachen Cathedral in GermanyAachen Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Aachen, Germany and is often referred to as the "Imperial Cathedral" or Kaiserdom in German. -
Charlemagne the Great- Truly a "Great" Ruler?Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, was known for his extensive military conquests, his statesmanship, and his furtherance of social mobility among the peoples. But did his lifestyle mirror his moniker? -
Charlemagne Vs. RomeA look into the similarities and differences between Charlemagne's great empire and the Roman Empire.
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Charlemagne and the FranksCharlemagne is a famous historical figure for his military and political exploits. Through his actions he rebuilt Europe and empowered the failing Catholic Church. -
Meet Charlemagne, the Founder of the Holy Roman EmpireCharlemagne founded one of the major empires of history: the Holy Roman Empire. Learn a little more about him in this article.
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Charlemagne: Who was He and What Did He Do?A little history on that Charlemagne guy we've always heard about, but never really got to know.
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All the World's a StageThe history of mankind is written by the actions of man -
The Battle of Tours - the Most Important Battle You Have Never Heard OfCharlemagne's Grandfather - Charles Martel was a cunning fighter and completely fooled the Arab fighting units.
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The Knights of "The Song of Roland"The role of the knight in relation to their king changes dramatically throughout literature. Roland, Beowulf, and Cuchailainn demonstrate these differences in the various attitudes they have regarding their kings.
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Carcassonne, a Medieval City in Francearticle about a unique city that should lead any reader in being more curious about it.
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