800 - The Coronation of Charlemagne
Dates That Made History · Season 3 · Episode 13
In the year 800, on Christmas Day, Charlemagne was crowned emperor in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome by Pope Leo III – an act that, in history books, marks the rebirth of the Western Roman Empire. But behind this solemn moment lies a complex interplay of power, religion, and political symbolism.
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Season
3
Episode
13
Air Date
05/Oct/2025
Air Time
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Runtime
27 min
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In the year 800, on Christmas Day, Charlemagne was crowned emperor in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome by Pope Leo III – an act that, in history books, marks the rebirth of the Western Roman Empire. But behind this solemn moment lies a complex interplay of power, religion, and political symbolism.
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