Roman Emperor Theodosius I appoints son Honorius co-emperor (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (23 Jan 2026)

Today's historical events:

Roman emperor Theodosius I proclaims his eight-year-old son Honorius co-emperor. Us…

3 months, 1 week ago

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Byzantine Emperor Crowns Son: Strategic Succession Move (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (22 Jan 2026)

Today's historical events:

Eight-month-old Constantine is crowned as co-emperor (Caesar) by his father Heracli…

3 months, 1 week ago

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Fall of Roman Co-Emperors: Crisis of Third Century (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (29 Jul 2025)

Today's historical events:

The Praetorian Guard storm the palace and capture Pupienus and Balbinus. They are d…

9 months ago

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Thomas Cromwell: Reformation, Treason & Henry's Reign (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (28 Jul 2025)

Today's historical events:

Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of tre…

9 months ago

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Siward's Campaign: Defeat of Macbeth in Scotland (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (27 Jul 2025)

Today's historical events:

Siward, Earl of Northumbria, invades Scotland and defeats Macbeth, King of Scotland…

9 months ago

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The First Fitna: Islamic Civil War & Battle of Siffin (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (26 Jul 2025)

Today's historical events:

First Fitna: In the Battle of Siffin, troops led by Ali ibn Abu Talib clash with th…

9 months, 1 week ago

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Constantine: Roman Emperor & Christian Conversion (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (25 Jul 2025)

Today's historical events:

Constantine I is proclaimed Roman emperor by his troops. Climax of the Siege of The…

9 months, 1 week ago

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Battle of Nocera: Roger II vs. Ranulf II (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (24 Jul 2025)

Today's historical events:

Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Louis VII of Fr…

9 months, 1 week ago

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Byzantine Triumph: Nikephoros I vs Khan Krum (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (23 Jul 2025)

Today's historical events:

Byzantine emperor Nikephoros I plunders the Bulgarian capital of Pliska and capture…

9 months, 1 week ago

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Anzen 838: Byzantine-Abbasid Conflict (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (22 Jul 2025)

Today's historical events:

Battle of Anzen: The Byzantine emperor Theophilos suffers a heavy defeat by the Abb…

9 months, 1 week ago

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