The St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce’s 57th annual Charlemagne Awards celebration will take place May 2 at the Royal Fox Country Club in St. Charles. The event will honor the best of the ...

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The height of Charlemagne has been debated for centuries, but recent evidence provides clarity on how tall he was. Karl [Charlemagne] was sturdy and strong, with a tall stature that was not excessive.