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

Charlemagne, a medieval emperor who ruled much of Western Europe from 768 to 814, is now sometimes referred to as the father ...

host Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. revealed to Stone that her line of heritage from her father's paternal line extended back over a thousand years to medieval times, making Charlemagne her 38th great ...

This panoply proves that the medieval era from A.D. 500 to A.D ... One early 9th century object produced by Charlemagne’s workshop is an ivory plaque symbolic of its time (see opposite page).

This week, Danièle speaks with Cullen Chandler about the reign of Charlemagne, how he ruled such a massive empire, and how he still took the time to care about font." Medieval historian William ...

The Charlemagne Prize honors personal contributions to European unity. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was named the winner of the prestigious Charlemagne Prize for her handling ...