In which John Green teaches you about the Holy Roman Empire by teaching you about Charles V. Charles Hapsburg was the holy Roman Emperor, but he was also the King of Spain. And the King of Germany. And the King of Italy and the Lord of...

This World Cultures instructional video shows the rise of Charlemagne.

Travel back to medieval Europe and meet Charlemagne, the king who built one of the largest empires since ancient Rome. Charlemagne worked to unite many different peoples and helped spread learning, art, and new ideas across Europe....

Who is the Most Senior Heir of Charlemagne Today? Part 2: Alternative Answers

Charlemagne (Part 2/2) The Carolingian Renaissance

Venice, the "Queen of the Adriatic," rose from humble beginnings as a refuge in coastal lagoons during the fall of the Western Roman Empire to become a powerful maritime republic. Its strength stemmed from strategic naval dominance,...

Learn about Charlemagne or Charles the Great, the powerful king who conquered much of Europe and spread educational and economic reforms across his newfound kingdom.

This video provides a detailed account of the pivotal Battle of Tours in 732 between the Frankish forces led by Charlemagne and the Umayyad Caliphate, highlighting the complex political landscape of the time and the strategic maneuvers...

Battle of Pliska, 811 AD Trapped in the Balkan Mountains DOCUMENTARY

Charlemagne (Part 1/2) - The Rise

Battle of Guadalete, 711 AD ⚔ How was Spain conquered by the Arabs? ⚔ Muslim Conquest

This video narrates the events of Charlemagne's campaign in Spain in 778, where a significant defeat occurred at the Roncevaux Pass. Charlemagne's army faced a surprise attack by Basque fighters, resulting in heavy casualties and loss of...

This video describes the historical Battle of Pressburg in 900 AD, where the numerically superior Bavarian army, led by Lewitt Pole, suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of the Hungarian forces. Despite initial successes, the...

The Man with Six Faces | The Life & Times of Talleyrand

The War of the Bucket - A war in Medieval Italy that started over the theft of a bucket...or did it?

This video tells the fascinating story of these thousand years of history, from around 500 A.D. to 1400 A.D. The Middle Ages are an incredibly dynamic period of history. So much of what we are familiar with today, from states to...