Actualités _Holy_Roman_Emperor
The Long History of Celebrity Engagement Rings—and Why Experts Believe It Might Actually Matter
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:05:10 GMT
Or celebrity engagement ring fate? The jewelry worn by brides-to-be in the public eye has long impacted consumer behavior. “The first record of a diamond in an engagement ring was when Maximilian I, ...
St. Sylvester and Constantine: A Pivotal Moment in Church History
Wed, 01 Jan 2025 09:09:00 GMT
From the Edict of Milan to the Council of Nicaea, St. Sylvester’s papacy marked a turning point for Christianity.
Pirates, Princes and Hostages: The Mysterious Life of a Cyprus Princess
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT
The Princess of Cyprus or the “Damsel of Cyprus” (born circa 1177) was used as a political and diplomatic tool in the conflicts of men.
Capilla Flamenca: Seraphic Fire unleashes the splendor of choral music’s golden era
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:56:00 GMT
Seraphic Fire, South Florida’s Grammy-nominated, professional vocal ensemble, will bring the musical legacy of the historic Capilla Flamenca to life in a stunning tribute to the most glorious choir ...
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 ...
12th-century silk bag from Henry III’s reign matches Charlemagne’s burial shroud
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:59:00 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.
This day in history
Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:59:00 GMT
0800 – Charlemagne was crowned first Holy Roman Emperor in Rome by Pope Leo III. 1066 – William the Conqueror was crowned king of England. 1223 – St. Francis of Assisi assembled one of the first ...
New York Giants: Season In Review
Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:03:00 GMT
What has it been like to watch the Giants this year? In 1184, Henry VI, King of Germany, of the royal house of Hohenstaufen, was marching to war in Poland, from his capital in Aachen. His path took ...
Habsburg Prague, Capital of the Renaissance
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT
While they were in residence, Prague became the seat of an international dynasty and the Holy Roman Empire, turning it into Europe’s cultural and political centre.