Charlemagne – Most Famous Emperor Of Education And Enemy Of Pagan Worshippers – What Did He Really Mean For Europe?
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great (742 – 814), is considered the most remarkable of all medieval rulers in the history of the European continent. His kingdom stretched to the territories today, including France, Germany, Benelux, part of Italy, and Switzerland; his contemporaries called him the ‘Father of Europe.’ […]
Durendal – Magical Sword Of Knight Roland That Cut Stone Boulders With A Single Strike
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – One of the most famous swords in the history of humanity is the legendary Durendal, which belonged to Roland, Charlemagne’s knightly champion and the hero of many French ballads, legends, and songs. Alleged fragment of Durendal in Rocamadour. Image credit: Patrick Clenet – CC BY-SA 3.0 Charlemagne’s mysterious sword “Joyeuse” contained […]
‘Joyeuse’ – Legendary Sword With Relics Of Saints Was A Private Treasure Of Emperor Charlemagne
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Many legendary weapons have been described in ancient documents and books. Some were authentic weapons, and others gained a mythical status that inspired artisans who created weapons for famous knights and warriors over centuries. One such weapon is “Joyeuse” (which in French means “joyful”) and is widely known as the […]
New Interpretation Of The Domesday Book Of William I The Conqueror
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Scientists have presented a new, interesting interpretation of England’s famous Domesday Book. The “Domesday Book” is closely related to William The Conqueror (or “William the Bastard”), king of England and Duke of Normandy, (ca. 1028 -1087). Compiled on the orders of William the Conqueror in 1086, the Domesday Book, today widely regarded […]