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A Daily Dose of History (02 Oct 2024)
Today's historical events:
Theophilos succeeds his father Michael II as Byzantine Emperor. Battle of Andernach…1 year, 7 months ago
Pope Damasus I: Defender of Orthodoxy (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (01 Oct 2024)
Today's historical events:
Pope Damasus I is consecrated. Edgar the Peaceful becomes king of all England, in s…1 year, 7 months ago
Theoderic's Triumph: Ostrogoths Conquer Italy (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (30 Sep 2024)
Today's historical events:
The Ostrogoths under Theoderic the Great defeat the forces of Odoacer for the secon…1 year, 7 months ago
Ælfheah: Archbishop's Capture & Martyrdom (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (29 Sep 2024)
Today's historical events:
Danes capture Canterbury after a siege, taking Ælfheah, archbishop of Canterbury, a…1 year, 7 months ago
Pope Pontian's Resignation & Exile: Early Christian Persecution (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (28 Sep 2024)
Today's historical events:
Pope Pontian resigns. He is exiled to the mines of Sardinia, along with Hippolytus …1 year, 7 months ago
William the Conqueror: Norman Invasion of England (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (27 Sep 2024)
Today's historical events:
William the Conqueror and his army set sail from the mouth of the Somme river, begi…1 year, 7 months ago
Ragenfrid's Rebellion: The Battle of Compiègne (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (26 Sep 2024)
Today's historical events:
Ragenfrid defeats Theudoald at the Battle of Compiègne. William II is crowned King …1 year, 7 months ago
Transition of Power: Roman Senate Elects Tacitus (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (25 Sep 2024)
Today's historical events:
For the last time, the Roman Senate chooses an emperor; they elect 75-year-old Marc…1 year, 7 months ago
Worms Concordat: Papal-Empire Power Compromise (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (23 Sep 2024)
Today's historical events:
Pope Callixtus II and Holy Roman Emperor Henry V agree to the Concordat of Worms to…1 year, 7 months ago
Zhu Quanzhong's Coup: Fall of Tang Dynasty (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (22 Sep 2024)
Today's historical events:
The warlord Zhu Quanzhong kills Emperor Zhaozong, the penultimate emperor of the Ta…1 year, 7 months ago