Charles the Great (Charlemagne)

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Charles the Great (Charlemagne) has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Nov 2021 on Dan Carlin. Dan Carlin's podcast discusses Charlemagne as a significant figure in the Carolingian Empire, highlighting his role in reviving Roman imperial legitimacy when he was crowned emperor in 800. This reference illustrates the historical importance of Charlemagne in shaping Western Europe.

King of the Franks; Emperor (Holy Roman Emperor/Emperor of the Romans) at Carolingian dynasty specializing in State formation in early medieval Europe, Carolingian Renaissance, Frankish expansion and governance.

Charles the Great (Charlemagne) at a glance
Mentioned in4 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardNov 2021 on Dan Carlin
Activec. 747–814

How do different shows talk about Charles the Great (Charlemagne)?

3 shows discussed Charles the Great (Charlemagne) in these episodes.

Who talks about Charles the Great (Charlemagne) on podcasts?

Jonathan Gaffney brought up Charles the Great (Charlemagne); the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.

Which podcasts mention Charles the Great (Charlemagne) most?

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (2 episodes), Table Read (1 episode) and Dan Carlin (1 episode) mention Charles the Great (Charlemagne) most.

  1. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard — 2 episodes · More people from Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
  2. Table Read — 1 episode · More people from Table Read
  3. Dan Carlin — 1 episode · More people from Dan Carlin

What is Charles the Great (Charlemagne) mentioned alongside?

Charles the Great (Charlemagne) is most often mentioned alongside Nair, Genghis Khan and Mona Styles.

Mentioned together: Nair, Genghis Khan, Mona Styles, Tom Stoppard, Pumpkin spice, Pumpkin spice latte, UC Berkeley, Alexander Technique, Czechoslovakia, University of Michigan