Macbeth's Rise: The Death of King Duncan I (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (14 Aug 2024)

Today's historical events:

King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The l…

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Pope John I: Challenges & Legacy (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (13 Aug 2024)

Today's historical events:

John I becomes the new Pope after the death of Pope Hormisdas. Emperor Justinian I …

1 year, 7 months ago

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Victory at Ascalon: First Crusade's Decisive Battle (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (12 Aug 2024)

Today's historical events:

First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Roman Dacia: Trajan's Conquest & Legacy (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (11 Aug 2024)

Today's historical events:

The south-western part of Dacia (modern Romania) becomes a Roman province: Roman Da…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Pope Eugene I: Restoring Unity and Authority (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (10 Aug 2024)

Today's historical events:

Pope Eugene I elected to succeed Martinus I. Battle of Lechfeld: Otto I, Holy Roman…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Leaning Tower of Pisa: Centuries of Construction (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (09 Aug 2024)

Today's historical events:

Construction of the campanile of the Cathedral of Pisa (now known as the Leaning To…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Meerssen Treaty: Dividing Frankish Kingdom (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (08 Aug 2024)

Today's historical events:

Treaty of Meerssen: King Louis the German and his half-brother Charles the Bald par…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Downfall of Roman Emperor Majorian (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (07 Aug 2024)

Today's historical events:

Roman Emperor Majorian is beheaded near the river Iria in north-west Italy followin…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Battle of Meloria: Genoa's Naval Triumph (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (06 Aug 2024)

Today's historical events:

The Republic of Pisa is defeated in the Battle of Meloria by the Republic of Genoa,…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Guangwu: Restoring the Han Dynasty (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (05 Aug 2024)

Today's historical events:

Guangwu claims the throne as Emperor of China, restoring the Han dynasty after the …

1 year, 7 months ago

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