Roman emperor Augustus understood, just as Donald Trump does, that to stand at the head of a superpower is to stand as an actor upon the great stage of the world.

Charlemagne and The Sopranos, Trump and I, Claudius – all owe a debt to the imperial biographies of Suetonius.

Charlemagne and The Sopranos, Trump and I, Claudius – all owe a debt to the imperial biographies of Suetonius.

Sharon Stone was left 'completely stunned' by the revelation that she is descended from Charlemagne – the former king who transformed Europe. During her appearance on PBS's show 'Finding Your ...

Join Tom and Dominic for this next instalment on the Franks and the rise of Charlemagne.

Referred to as the "father of Europe," Charlemagne is one of the most important people in history, according to Gates. The King of the Franks was the first crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire ...

Aachen in western Germany is a city rich in history, culture and architectural marvels - yet is often overlooked despite its ...

Sharon was lost for words when host Henry Louis Gates Jr. revealed to Sharon: 'Charlemagne (the former king who transformed Europe) is your 38th great-grandfather. The first holy Roman Emperor.

An aspiring dictator, fueled by popular resentment, overthrows a failing republic. We've seen this show before ...

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Sharon Stone is speechless as she learns she's related to the man who "basically created modern Europe" in PEOPLE's exclusive ...