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The French writer and historian Voltaire famously quipped that the Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, nor even an empire. Names aside, a new book shows that this wide-ranging confederation ...

In this episode, we explore the Holy Roman Empire's influence on western Europe over a thousand years. Key figures include ...

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Monday is the 400th anniversary of one of the most important events you’ve probably never heard of. On Sept. 9, 1619, King Ferdinand of Hungary, Bohemia and Croatia was crowned Holy Roman Emperor. It ...

The Holy Roman Empire was a mighty medieval empire in the desired tradition of the ancient roman empire. The ruler of the empire was the king of the Romans, elected by the prince electors who was ...

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“The Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire.” Voltaire’s famous verdict is remembered today because it's equal amounts surprising and merciless, all the while being an insightful ...