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The Battle for Charlemagne
Neil MacGregor visits Aachen cathedral to examine the legacy of Charlemagne (c. 747-c. 814) - was he a great French ruler, or was he Charles the Great, a German? And what is the significance of a very fine replica of the Imperial Crown?
Producer Paul Kobrak.
Last on
Tue 14 Oct 201400:30
BBC Radio 4
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Replica of the Holy Roman Emperor's crown
See close-up images of the replica Reichskrone now in Aachen.
Broadcasts
- Mon 13 Oct 201409:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Mon 13 Oct 201419:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 14 Oct 201400:30BBC Radio 4
Made in Germany: the stories of 10 fascinating objects
See photos and videos of this diverse collection of products and sculptures.
10 reasons we know Germans love beer and sausages
Beer riots and sausage snacks demonstrate a devotion to the national diet.
10 things you may not know about Germany
Degenerate art and other facts from this fascinating nation.
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Germany: Memories of a Nation
Neil MacGregor explores 600 years of Germany's complex and often challenging history.
