Theodosius the Great's Reign Begins in Constantinople (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (24 Nov 2024)

Today's historical events:

Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal entry, into Constantinople. Conrad of Mo…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Seville's Christian Conquest: Turning Point in Reconquista (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (23 Nov 2024)

Today's historical events:

Conquest of Seville by Christian troops under King Ferdinand III of Castile. Preten…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Papal Schism: Symmachus vs. Laurentius (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (22 Nov 2024)

Today's historical events:

After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Palace, …

1 year, 3 months ago

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Pope Anterus: Martyrdom & Faith in Persecution (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (21 Nov 2024)

Today's historical events:

Pope Anterus succeeds Pontian as the nineteenth pope. During the persecutions of em…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Diocletian: Roman Emperor & Dominate Period (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (20 Nov 2024)

Today's historical events:

Diocletian is chosen as Roman emperor. During the An Shi Rebellion, the Tang dynast…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Ricimer's Rise: Decline of Western Rome (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (19 Nov 2024)

Today's historical events:

Libius Severus is declared emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The real power is i…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Pope Sylvester I Consecrates Old St. Peter's Basilica (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (18 Nov 2024)

Today's historical events:

The old St. Peter's Basilica is consecrated by Pope Sylvester I. The Visigoths, led…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Emperor Charles the Fat's Deposition: Carolingian Empire's Turning Point (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (17 Nov 2024)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Charles the Fat is deposed by the Frankish magnates in an assembly at Frank…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Emperor Li Jing's Conquest of Chu Kingdom (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (16 Nov 2024)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Li Jing sends a Southern Tang expeditionary force of 10,000 men under Bian …

1 year, 4 months ago

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Winwaed: Penda vs Oswiu - Shift in Power (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (15 Nov 2024)

Today's historical events:

Battle of the Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Growth …

1 year, 4 months ago

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