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Charlemagne
FromGone Medieval
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Charlemagne is labelled by many as the most ambitious ruler in Europe prior to Napoleon - but what do we really know about him? A 46 year long rule beginning at the end of the 8th Century, responsible for a cultural and intellectual renaissance - what can we learn from the sources about Charlemagne and his own personal history? This week Cat is joined by Rosamond McKitterick to discuss Charlemagne's life, legacy, and shine some light on one of the most influential rules in European history.If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit >To download, go to Android or Apple store:If you’re enjoying this podcast and looking for more fascinating Gone Medieval content then subscribe to our Gone Medieval newsletter. Follow the link here > Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Feb 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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