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The Merovingian Dynasty
The Merovingian dynasty of Frankish kings ruled ancient Gaul from the fifth to eighth centuries. These Franks were often called the “long-haired kings” since they wore their hair long, unlike the clergy, the Romans, and warriors. Despite their warlike ways, they were also a religious people who provided us with many saints. But who were these long-haired kings? In the mid-fifth century, early Frankish kings like Clovis rose against the Romans. The Merovingian dynasty was responsible for uniting the people of Gaul. Upon the death of Clovis, the kingdom became divided. The history of the Franks is replete with infighting and civil war. Upon the death of a king, all the other rulers would jockey for position. Eventually, this warfare became almost ritualized, complete with established rules. These Frankish kings were responsible for distributing the wealth accumulated from war. Each King led his own band of warriors into battle. Kings also appointed counts to help with dispute resolution, administrative tasks, and even defense. At this time, the Romans were well known for their universal laws which applied to every man in the kingdom. Unlike the Romans, the Merovingian dynasty was not universally applied to all citizens. The Lex Salica, or … Continue reading The Merovingian Dynasty →
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Richard Cassaro is a journalist, speaker and author of “Written In Stone: Decoding The Secret Masonic Religion Hidden In Gothic Cathedrals And World Architecture.” The book uncovers a lost Wisdom Tradition that was practiced globally in antiquity, found memorialized in pyramids, Triptychs, and identical images worldwide. The central tenets of this tradition have been perpetuated in Western Secret Societies. The most visible of these is the so-called “Masonic Fraternity,” an age-old chivalric Order whose ranks have included Europe’s Gothic cathedral builders and America’s Founding Fathers. Richard has two websites: www.DeeperTruth.com and www.RichardCassaro.com
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