Charlemagne’s kingdom arose out of the scattered pieces of the declining Roman Empire, but also out of a vibrant Christian culture.
Edwin Woodruff TaitCharlemagne was a paradox: a warrior who fostered scholarship, a man capable of ruthless rule and devout piety
G. R. EvansWere the Saxon wars really driven by the desire to convert these pagans?
G. R. EvansIrish scholars, bards, and scientists were recruited to serve in Charlemagne’s court
Garry J. CritesThe coronation of Charlemagne entwined state and church from his day to ours
Christopher FeeThe Middle Ages had many renaissances before "The Renaissance"
the EditorsAlcuin reformed education at court and established a palace library
Jennifer Awes FreemanHow Charlemagne and the Byzantine Empire misunderstood each other
Jennifer Awes FreemanHow medieval poets turned a border skirmish into a foundational medieval legend
David A. MichelsonA modern theologian reflects on where Christendom is today
D. Stephen LongRecommendations by CH editorial staff and this issue’s contributors
the EditorsContaining today’s events, devotional, quote and stories