Rise and Fall of Emperor Pertinax (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (01 Jan 2025)

Today's historical events:

The Senate chooses Pertinax against his will to succeed Commodus as Roman emperor. …

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Crossing of the Rhine: Fall of Rome's Beginning (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (31 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gaul. Byzanti…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Code of Justinian: Legal Consolidation in Byzantium (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (30 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

The second and final edition of the Code of Justinian comes into effect in the Byza…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Coronation of Charles the Bald: Holy Roman Emperor (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (29 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Charles the Bald, King of the Franks, is crowned as Holy Roman Emperor Charles II. …

1 year, 4 months ago

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Papal Conclave of 0418: Electing Pope Boniface I (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (28 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

A papal conclave begins, resulting in the election of Pope Boniface I. Alaric II su…

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Hagia Sophia: Byzantine Architectural Marvel (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (27 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

The second Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is consecrated. The Spanish Crown issues …

1 year, 4 months ago

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Berengar I: King of Italy - 887 Election & Turbulent Reign (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (26 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Berengar I is elected as king of Italy by the lords of Lombardy. He is crowned with…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Reunification of China: Emperor Guangwu's Triumph (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (25 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Forces of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han, under the command of Wu Han, conquer …

1 year, 4 months ago

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Emperor Xiao Yan Names Heir: Southern Qi Dynasty's Turning Point (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (24 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Chinese emperor Xiao Yan names Xiao Tong his heir designate.[citation needed] Pope …

1 year, 4 months ago

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Arian Vandal Kingdom Ends Nicene Persecution (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (23 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

The Arian Vandal Kingdom ceases its persecution of Nicene Christianity. Chlothar I …

1 year, 4 months ago

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