Secrets of History | Holy Charlemagne

A 2014 TV5Monde History Documentary hosted by Stephane Bern. Audio in French with English subtitles.
Everyone recognises the name of Charlemagne, the Carolingian king said to have invented schools, yet few know very much about his life. Delve into the heart of the 8th century to discover Charles I, the Great, known as Charlemagne, and how he turned his small kingdom into an empire.