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Silk bag traced to Medieval England reveals hidden link to Charlemagne
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:42:00 GMT
A silk bag dating back to the reign of King Henry III of England appears to have a link to Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor. Now on display at Westminster Abbey, the silk’s pattern of white ...
Why Was the Holy Roman Empire Called Roman When it Was Germanic?
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:35:00 GMT
The Holy Roman Empire, despite the name, was Germanic, but why was it called Roman if it had nothing to do with the Romans?
Westminster Abbey Reveals Surprising Connection to First Holy Roman Emperor
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT
A Medieval silk bag the size of a clenched fist is revealing previously little-known links between Westminster Abbey and Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor. The bag, which remains in the ...
Westminster Abbey discovers link with Charlemagne
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:50:00 GMT
Charlemagne (748 – 814) ruled over a huge empire in the 8th century, uniting most of Western and Central Europe, and was the first recognised emperor to rule from the west after the fall of the Roman ...
12th-century silk bag from Henry III’s reign matches Charlemagne’s burial shroud
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:49:18 GMT
He became a recognized emperor from the West after Rome’s fall, making him the first Holy Roman Emperor. Although he died in 814, he was re-buried in the Karlsschrein at Aachen Cathedral. The textile ...