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Meroveus, a Merovingian King

March 22, 2015 by Cynthia Ripley Miller Leave a Comment

The Merovingian Dynasty gave birth to the nation of France.  Merovingian, the title given to the Franks, derives from the name Meroveus/Merovech.  Gregory of Tours mentions Meroveus as the son of Chlodio, the first king of the Salian Franks.  Around 450, Meroveus went to Rome to gain support from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Merovingian-Frankish Tagged With: Frankish, king, Merovingian

Valentine Magic-Roman Love Potions & The Desire to Possess

February 7, 2015 by Cynthia Ripley Miller Leave a Comment

The idea of a magic charm, spell, or potion aiding the pining lover in his/her quest to win the love of their desired one reaches far into the past.  In a modern context, perhaps charms and spells are not prevalent today, but products abound in the form of sexual enhancement lotions, stimulants, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ancient Rome and France Tagged With: Love, passion, romance, sex

Emperors, Warriors, and Long-haired Kings: 5TH Century Rome and France

October 24, 2014 by Cynthia Ripley Miller 2 Comments

An avid reader of both fiction and history, I became fascinated with fifth century France and the world of the barbarian Franks, later called the Merovingians. My curiosity doubled when I discovered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The 5th Century

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