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Charlemanges' Olympics 

Charlemagne was King (768-814) and emperor (800-814) of the Franks. He conquered the Lombard Kingdom, Saxony, Bavaria and Span. At the height of his power he was crowned to emperor in Rome by the Pope. The link provides a historical account Charelmange & his empire: http://www.history.com/topics/charlemagne


The project site's space became a chessboard for Charelmanges' Empire. The project was never completed due to a physical injury; the cast of characters refer to this project's title. Welcome to Charlemanges' Empire in stone. Chivalry is not dead, nor the feudal order. 

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