{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/699ed123123f9740822cddc9/69a21b2947697ac8038717fd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Merovingian Dynasty - Part 5: The enduring legacy of Europe’s first royal family","description":"The Merovingian dynasty is gone, but its imprint lingers in stone, in law, and in legend. Beneath ruined basilicas and inside ancient crypts, echoes of their power endure, shaping the very idea of kingship for centuries to come.\r\n\r\nPicture the basilica at Saint-Denis, its crypts cold and silent, yet still the resting place of kings. The tradition of royal burial here, begun by Dagobert I, makes this sacred ground a beacon for future rulers. Archaeologists uncover golden fibulae, swords, and ceremonial regalia—reminders of a time when Merovingian processions filled these halls with color and music.\r\n\r\nLearn more at: https://thelineagearchive.com/dynasty/merovingian-dynasty","author_name":"The Archive Network"}