_Holy_Roman_Emperor
Silk bag traced to Medieval England reveals hidden link to Charlemagne
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:42:00 GMT
A silk bag dating back to the reign of King Henry III of England appears to have a link to Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor. Now on display at Westminster Abbey, the silk’s pattern of white ...
Habsburg Prague, Capital of the Renaissance
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 01:50:00 GMT
Prague, under the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, became the centre of the Renaissance world, where cultures mixed and learning flourished.
Westminster Abbey Reveals Surprising Connection to First Holy Roman Emperor
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:28:00 GMT
A Medieval silk bag that once held Henry III's seal has connections to Charlemagne's burial shroud. A Medieval silk bag the size of a clenched fist is revealing previously little-known links between ...
12th-century silk bag from Henry III’s reign matches Charlemagne’s burial shroud
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:49:18 GMT
He became a recognized emperor from the West after Rome’s fall, making him the first Holy Roman Emperor. Although he died in 814, he was re-buried in the Karlsschrein at Aachen Cathedral. The textile ...