For centuries it’s been believed the sword once belonged to Roland, a semi-legendary knight who bravely fought for Charlemagne in the eighth century. Officials in Rocamadour have launched an ...

Durandal was the sword of Roland, a legendary paladin (knight) and officer of Charlemagne in French epic literature.

Believed to have been wielded by the semi-legendary knight Roland in the 8th century, Durandal was a symbol of valor and strength, associated with Charlemagne's campaigns. Recently, the sword was ...