History of Charlemagne and Palatine Chapel in Aachen - ASMR Wonders of the Middle Ages

11/10/2025 50 min Episodio 96
History of Charlemagne and Palatine Chapel in Aachen - ASMR Wonders of the Middle Ages

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The Palatine Chapel that is part of Aachen's Cathedral is the best preserved remain of the palace that Charlemagne built when the city was his preferred residence. What is it like, and how was Charlemagne's empire? In tonight's story, we will explore this little known chapter of history and discover the rise of the Frankish Kingdom, the Merovingian and Carolingian dynasties, the attempts at creating a medieval successor to the Roman Empire, and how the seeds of feudality were planted. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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