# Charlemagne
Tinder Would Probably Ban These Famous Historic Figures
Tinder and other dating platforms would probably ban many historic figures if they were still around. Take the imperial prince who didn’t like women, but still had to impregnate one for the…
Facts from the Middle Ages that Are Full of Surprises
According to Hollywood, the medieval world was a drab one, with buildings of unadorned gray stone, and people running around…
The Dark Side of Great Historic Figures
People are complicated. Bad people sometimes do good things, and good people sometimes make mistakes and create major issues. Great…
Myths About the Middle Ages Debunked
Some of what most of us know – or think we know – about the medieval period is true, and…
20 Noble Relationships in History that Had Internal Conflict
In the real-life Game of Thrones, hunger for power, the fear of losing it, or just plain perversions, have often…
20 Historical Figures Who Changed The World, and Also Committed Monstrous Deeds
People are usually complex, and throughout history, other than at the extremes of the moral spectrum, few significant figures have…
What Life Was Like As A Medieval Soldier
Life in the Middle Ages was brutal and dirty. If you were a soldier, it was even rougher than you…
10 Violent Battles that Defined the Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire was a collection of multi-ethnic territories in Central Europe. Pope Leo III technically formed it on…
From East to West: 8 Lesser Known Kingdoms and Empires That Ruled the World
Discussions of kingdoms and empires typically involve the usual suspects such as the Romans, Ottomans, Greeks, Persians, Egyptians, and Mongols.…
The Monuments Men: The 8 Greatest Pieces of Art Saved During World War II
Popularized by Hollywood in recent years the Monuments Men consisted of scholars from around the world who sought to join…