EditorialCharlemagne (742-814). King of the Franks. Stone sculpture. 9th century. From the Abbey of Saint John, Mustair, Switzerland. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany.
EditorialGold disc brooch, Merovingian, probaly from Germany, late 6th. The brooch is made in cloisonnee technique with garnets and glass, adopted from Eastern mediterranean jewellers by the Franks, Goths, Lombards and other " barbarians". The wearing...
EditorialBasina of Thuringia (438-477) husband of King Basinus. She herself took the initiative to ask for the hand of Childeric I, king of the Franks, and married him. Miniature 15th century: Marriage between Childeric I and Basina. "Les Chroniques de France"...