Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a little girl named Itty Bitty. Itty Bitty was known for her petite size, but her heart was as big as can be. Every day, she would explore the enchanting forest near her home and discover magical creatures that no one else could see. One misty morning, as Itty Bitty was walking through the forest, she stumbled upon a crumbling cottage. Intrigued, she cautiously approached the cottage and peeked through the dusty window. To her astonishment, she saw an old woman with long silver hair sitting at a table, intently focused on a book of spells.
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Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great or Charles I, was the King of the Franks from 768, the King of Italy from 774, and from 800 the first emperor in western Europe since the collapse of the Western Roman Empire three centuries earlier. The Chapel of San Vitale makes use of ancient spolia conceivably from Ravenna Einhard claimed they were from Rome and Ravenna , as well as newly carved materials.
To her astonishment, she saw an old woman with long silver hair sitting at a table, intently focused on a book of spells. Fascinated by the mysterious woman, Itty Bitty slowly pushed open the creaky door and tiptoed inside. The woman, who was known throughout the village as the witch lady, looked up from her book and smiled warmly at the little girl.
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Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great or Charles I, was the King of the Franks from 768, the King of Italy from 774, and from 800 the first emperor in western Europe since the collapse of the Western Roman Empire three centuries earlier. The expanded Frankish state he founded is called the Carolingian Empire. (wiki)
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| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Aachen Cathedral | He was buried in the Cathedral (814). He also began the construction of its Palatine Chapel around 796. | |
| Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch | He was present at the consecration of the monastery church | |
| Benedictine Convent of St. John | . was founded around 775, probably on the orders of Charlemagne. (AB Ev.) | |
| Danube Limes | Linz (ID No 13a/b): In 791 Charlemagne and his army passed Linz on a campaign against the Avars. In 799, the Emperor gave St. Martin's Church and its castrum to his brother-in-law Gerold as a fief. | |
| Florence | Charlemagne conquered Florence in 774 and the city became part of the March of Tuscany. | |
| Ravenna | Charlemagne's Palatine Chapel both uses San Vitale in Ravenna as a partial model and inspiration and incorporates materials taken on Charlemagne's orders from Ravenna . "Charlemagne visited Ravenna three times, the first in 787. In that year he wrote to Pope Hadrian I and requested "mosaic, marbles, and other materials from floors and walls in Rome and Ravenna, for his palace" . The Chapel of San Vitale makes use of ancient spolia conceivably from Ravenna (Einhard claimed they were from Rome and Ravenna), as well as newly carved materials." Wiki (Einhard was a servant to and wrote a biography of Charlemagne) | |
| Reims | Palais du Tau holds the "Talisman of Charlemagne", buried with him at Aix-la-Chapelle, in 814, and re-discovered when the tomb was opened by Otto III in 1000. The talisman was then preserved in the treasury of the Reims Cathedral. | |
| Rome | The church of Santo Stefano was established by Charlemagne in the 9th century. (Wiki) | |
| Santiago de Compostela | "The "Historia Caroli Magni" tells of how "[a]t the request of Saint James who appears to him in dream, Charlemagne embarks on four wars to wrest Spain from the Saracens. In the first war, he takes his army to Santiago de Compostela and conquers all of Spain. (. ) Once the last Saracen leaders are defeated, Charlemagne invests Santiago de Compostela with considerable powers and begins the return to France." | |
| Vatican City | the Pope crowned him Imperator Romanorum ("Emperor of the Romans") in Saint Peter's Basilica (wiki) - in 800 |
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Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great or Charles I, was the King of the Franks from 768, the King of Italy from 774, and from 800 the first emperor in western Europe since the collapse of the Western Roman Empire three centuries earlier. The expanded Frankish state he founded is called the Carolingian Empire. (wiki)
Itty Bitty was not scared of witches like others in the village, as she had always believed in their goodness. From that day on, Itty Bitty visited the witch lady every afternoon after school. The witch lady, whose real name was Eliza, taught Itty Bitty about the magical world that existed beyond what meets the eye. She taught her how to brew potions, cast spells, and communicate with animals. As their friendship grew, so did Itty Bitty's confidence and knowledge of the world. She would often bring injured animals to Eliza, who would use her magic to heal them. Itty Bitty's love for nature and desire to help others soon became her life's purpose. One day, news of a terrible storm approaching the village spread like wildfire. The villagers were terrified and sought shelter, but Itty Bitty wanted to save the forest animals who couldn't find safety. Determined to help, she rushed to Eliza's cottage. Eliza knew that the storm could be devastating, so she handed Itty Bitty a pendant with a mystical symbol etched onto it. She instructed her to wear it and promised that it would shield her from harm. With the pendant safely around her neck, Itty Bitty ventured out into the storm. She used the magic she had learned from Eliza to guide the animals to safety, creating a shield around them to keep them dry and protected. When the storm finally subsided, the villagers were amazed to see that not one animal had been harmed. Itty Bitty's bravery and love for the creatures of the forest had saved them all. Word of Itty Bitty's heroism and her friendship with Eliza, the witch lady, quickly spread throughout the village. The villagers now saw that not all witches were evil, and they welcomed Eliza with open arms. Itty Bitty and Eliza continued to work together to protect the forest and its inhabitants, spreading kindness and magic wherever they went. Their bond proved that appearances can be deceiving and that friendship knows no boundaries. In the end, Itty Bitty and the witch lady taught the village an important lesson - that there is goodness in everyone, no matter how small or unconventional they may seem..
Reviews for "Experience the Magic of Itty Bitty and the Witch Lady"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I found "Itty bitty and the witch lady" to be quite disappointing. The story felt disjointed and lacked a clear plotline. The characters were underdeveloped, making it difficult to connect with them or feel invested in their journey. Additionally, the writing style was bland and lacked any sense of excitement or intrigue. Overall, I was not impressed with this book and would not recommend it.
2. Mike - 1 star - I really struggled to finish "Itty bitty and the witch lady". The story was incredibly boring and failed to hold my interest. The writing was dull and lacked creativity, making the book feel like a chore to read. Furthermore, the characters were uninteresting and lacked depth. I was disappointed with my experience reading this book and would not recommend it to others.
3. Emily - 2 stars - "Itty bitty and the witch lady" was not what I expected. The story felt rushed and lacked proper development. I found it difficult to get engaged in the plot and found myself losing interest quickly. The dialogue between the characters felt forced and unrealistic. Overall, I was left wanting more from this book and felt let down by the lackluster storytelling.
4. David - 2 stars - The premise of "Itty bitty and the witch lady" seemed promising, but the execution fell flat. The story felt predictable and lacked any real surprises. The characters were forgettable and failed to leave a lasting impression. Additionally, the writing style was basic, leaving little room for imagination or creativity. I was disappointed with this book and would not recommend it to those looking for an engaging read.