Father of Europe. King of the Franks. Who was the man behind these titles? A biography by Charlemagne’s courtier gives us more insight into his private life than any other Christian ruler of the ...

The French writer and historian Voltaire famously quipped that the Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, nor even an empire. Names aside, a new book shows that this wide-ranging confederation ...

Jake is a writer from the United Kingdom. With a focus on first-person shooters, RPGs, and achievement hunting, writing about the gaming industry comes naturally and is a real point of pride. Outside ...

Royalty 101: European Titles of Royalty & Nobility | Ranks of France, Spain, UK, HREmpire & Russia ...

Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress, was a formidable historical figure known for her reforms and modernization efforts within ...

The world of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is a dangerous one of politics, passions, and precarious alliances. And to fully appreciate the nuanced power plays that Thomas Cromwell must navigate ...

Monday is the 400th anniversary of one of the most important events you’ve probably never heard of. On Sept. 9, 1619, King Ferdinand of Hungary, Bohemia and Croatia was crowned Holy Roman Emperor. It ...

The Holy Roman Empire was a mighty medieval empire in the desired tradition of the ancient roman empire. The ruler of the empire was the king of the Romans, elected by the prince electors who was ...

“The Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire.” Voltaire’s famous verdict is remembered today because it's equal amounts surprising and merciless, all the while being an insightful ...

In this Age of Empires 4 guide, we will give you an overview of the Holy Roman Empire. We will discuss its bonuses, unique units landmarks and special ability! The Holy Roman Empire is a particularly ...

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