Charlemagne's Bones Displayed at German Cathedral Are Likely Authentic Research in the past 26 years, although not definitive, points to a match with the "Father of Europe" ...

It seems likely that the relics of Charlemagne on display in a treasury in Germany are indeed the bones of the Frankish king, scientists say.

(Newser) – After 26 years of research, scientists finally announced last week that the bones interred at Charlemagne's supposed resting place at Aachen Cathedral probably do belong to the ...

Possibly a gift from Henry III’s brother Charlemagne (748–814) ruled a vast empire in the 8th century, uniting most of Western and Central Europe.

In 814, Charlemagne was buried here. Charlemagne made the Frankish royal estate of Aachen, which had been serving a spa ever since the first century, his favourite abode. The main buildings of the ...

The relics of Charlemagne, long on display at a treasury in Germany, are likely the real bones of the Frankish king, scientists say. Last Tuesday (Jan. 28) marked exactly 1,200 years since ...

At least there is one connection to the emperor that is certain: St. Bartholomäus Cathedral was where Charlemagne launched the Council of Frankfurt and began the 844-year reign of the Holy Roman ...

This week is Holy Week, when millions of Western Christians mark the death and resurrection of Jesus. Under normal circumstances, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris would have been preparing to display ...

A legendary rose-bush that provides a physical link back to the time of Charlemagne is blooming again. Learn the legend of Hildesheim Cathedral's '1000-year-old rosebush' here.

The relics of Charlemagne, long on display at a treasury in Germany, are likely the real bones of the Frankish king, scientists say.