# Holy Roman Empire.
These People All Met a Tragic and Slightly Comedic End
Shuffling off the mortal coil is tragic, but such is the circle of life. However, the tragedy of some demises is often mixed with a hefty dose of comedy. Such as that…
The Most Corrupt and Scandalous Papacies in History
Papal corruption throughout history is a fact of the existence of the Church of Rome, and which is, figuratively speaking,…
A Countdown of History’s 16 Most Influential and Formidable Mercenaries
Mercenaries - warriors hired to take part in armed conflicts, without being a formal part of a government's forces -…
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…
Today in History: Charles I of Spain is Crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (1519)
The emperors of The Holy Roman Empire mostly believed that their right to rule had been inherited from the Roman…
Today In History: King Ludwig I of Bavaria Abdicates His Throne During the Revolution (1848)
Ever wonder about the history of the German flag? It is entwined with the March Revolutions, which raged for a…