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Charlemagne (742-814) King of Franks and first emperor of Europe

Charlemagne was the first emperor of Western Europe. He was crowned emperor by the Pope during the Christmas eve ceremony in 800. The Holy Roman Empire is an institution that is going to last till the end of the World War I in 1918.

Charlemagne is considered the father of Europe. He conquered territories of Germany, Italy, North of Spain. He fougth against the Muslims, the Saxons and the Basques. He was only defeated by the Basques in Spain and this story is explained in the poem "The song of Roland".

Here is a video clip that explains more about this important character. Link



MapIn this map you can see the territories conquered by Charlemagne (they are in light green)

Presentación del Imperio Carolingio. Enlace

 

 

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Video clips about historical characters

Here you have another video about Attila. I hope you enjoy it.

Link Attila

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Division of the Roman Empire

Division of the Roman Empire

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Germanic Invasions

Maps of Germanic Invasions

Germanic Invasions

Germanic Invasions 2

Germanic Invasions 3

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Germanic Kingdoms

Map of Germanic Kingdoms:

Germanic Kingdoms

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Early Middle Ages - Games

I have made these games so that you can review the unit and play at the same time.

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Crown of Charlemagne

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Byzantine Empire - Interesting videos

Incredible video of TED Ed. Link

The city of walls: Constantinople. Link

  • Crash Course: The Fall of the Eastern Roman Empire in the 15th century. Link
  • Extra Credits: Byzantine Empire, Justinian and Theodora. Link
  • Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire. Ted Talks. (5 min). Link
  • Esa es otra historia. Los Visigodos. (17 min). Link

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Interesting Links - Early Middle Ages

  • Los Hérulos, la historia de los bárbaros olvidados. Enlace
  • Los Suevos, los bárbaros que eligieron Galicia. Enlace
  • Vídeo sobre el Reino Suevo de Galicia. (Gallego). Enlace
  • Los 10 mejores generales de la Edad Media. Enlace
  • Carlomagno, el padre de Europa. Enlace
  • La Gran Bombarda, el cañón que derribó las murallas de Constantinopla en 1453. Enlace

The Conquest of Constantinople The Conquest of Constantinople

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