Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord: The Man With Six Heads

This bishop abandoned his priesthood to join the Revolution, deceived Danton to escape the guillotine, betrayed Napoleon to bring back the monarchy and, in his last breath, renounced the world to unite himself with God – or at least try to…

Isabella I of Castile: A Truly Catholic Queen

Her greatest title was not that of queen or restorer of peace, but that of Catholic, received directly from the hands of the Vicar of Christ in recognition of her invaluable services to the Holy Church.

Richard the Lionheart: The Importance of a Great Heart

Over the centuries, men noted for the greatness of their personality have received the most varied epithets. One of them, however, has been recognized in the firmament of history as the “Lionheart”. Who was he?

Charlemagne: Sword and Shield of Christendom

From a merging of providential factors a vast empire was formed, whose wise monarch was perhaps the greatest history has ever known.