In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of the Holy Roman Empire, focusing on the influential Merovingian and Carolingian dynasties. We begin with the Frankish tribe’s early dominance in Gaul, following the legacy of Clovis, founder of the Merovingian line. The story then delves into the ascent of the "mayors of the palace," leading to the powerful reign of Charlemagne, who unified the Frankish Empire and was crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor. The episode concludes with the Treaty of Verdun, which fragmented the empire, ending Carolingian rule and setting the stage for the feudal era.