The year 817 AD marked a critical juncture for the vast Carolingian Empire, a realm that, though far removed from the classical Roman Empire, consciously sought to inherit and perpetuate its imperial legacy. Louis the Pious, son and successor of Charlemagne, faced the...
In the tumultuous landscape of the 8th-century Frankish kingdom, a decision of profound consequence was made in 747 AD by Carloman, the elder son of the formidable Charles Martel. This pivotal moment, marked by Carloman's monastic retreat, saw him willingly relinquish...
The early 6th century witnessed a tumultuous transformation across what was once the Western Roman Empire, with new Germanic kingdoms vying for control and shaping the future of Europe. Among the most decisive conflicts of this era was the Battle of Vouillé 507 AD, a...
Discover the Treaty of Brétigny of 1360, a pivotal but short-lived peace agreement between England and France during the turbulent Hundred Years’ War.
