The actress discovered her 38th great-grandfather was one of the most influential historical figures, Charlemagne.

If you are from Europe, or have any European ancestor who existed after the time of Charlemagne (AD 748-814), you are related to the famous king. But if you are not from Europe, it is just a case ...

He is best known for ushering Europe out of the “Dark Ages ... Bertha (sometimes spelled Berta or Bertrada) was named after ...

In 2019 Emmanuel Macron, France’s president (and, like Charlemagne, a fan of metaphors) told The Economist that Europe was teetering ... which sank after a mere three months, but seems hardly ...

Join Tom and Dominic for this next instalment on the Franks and the rise of Charlemagne.

Since 1950, Aachen has awarded the Charlemagne Prize annually to recognize those who defend European unity. The prize is named after Charlemagne, who is considered the first unifier of Europe.

named after the Frankish king Charlemagne, who united most of Western and Central Europe under the Holy Roman Empire in the 9th century. The Commission chief received the prize for “her services to ...