How did the Holy Roman Empire come into being? This video traces its origins from the fall of the Western Roman Empire through the rise of Charlemagne and the crowning of Otto I in 962. We explore how ...

Two centuries ago, there were dozens of independent states in the part of Europe that was German-speaking. Today, there are only four: Germany, Austria, Switzerland … and Liechtenstein.

Pope Leo I tangled with Attila the Hun and won. Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as the first Holy Roman Emperor. This is the history of a legendary papal namesake. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost ...

The flag of the Dominican Republic features two crosses: a white cross, extending to the edges of the flag, and a golden Latin cross on the shield. These are clearly religious symbols. In fact, the ...

The Passage of Commodus was used by Roman emperors. Simona Murrone / Colosseum Archaeological Park A secret tunnel in the Colosseum once used by Roman emperors has opened to the public for the first ...

It was called an empire, but it had no unity, no real capital, and almost no power. The Holy Roman Empire was dysfunction by design Secret Service finds 17 'skimming' devices in tour of San Antonio ...

In the second episode of our special Habsburg dynasty series, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by renowned historian Professor Geoffrey Parker to uncover the extraordinary life of Charles V, Holy ...

One way to cope with our confusing times is to look back at the past. Studying history does more than provide us with ...

A once-hidden tunnel running into the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, given the name of an emperor after its discovery will be open to the public by the end of October, authorities said. Built in the First ...

The Colosseum, regarded as a symbol of Rome and a marvel of ancient engineering, continues to draw millions of visitors each year. Its gladiatorial games, once emblematic of Roman spectacle, are now a ...

Even 2,000 years ago, famous people knew how to make a quick exit. Ancient Rome's mighty Colosseum had a secret tunnel that allowed Roman emperors to sneak out of the arena unseen, archaeologists ...