Siege of Jerusalem: The Great Jewish Revolt (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (15 Jul 2024)

Today's historical events:

First Jewish-Roman War: Titus and his armies breach the walls of Jerusalem. (17th o…

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Battle of Cape Colonna: Otto II vs al-Qasim (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (14 Jul 2024)

Today's historical events:

King Otto II and his Frankish army were defeated by the Muslim army of al-Qasim at …

1 year, 8 months ago

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Capture of William I: Medieval Power Dynamics (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (13 Jul 2024)

Today's historical events:

William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-74, is captured at Alnwick…

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Siege of Jerusalem: Fall of Second Temple (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (12 Jul 2024)

Today's historical events:

The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three da…

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Anthemius: Betrayal & Fall of Western Rome (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (11 Jul 2024)

Today's historical events:

After being besieged in Rome by his own generals, Western Roman Emperor Anthemius i…

1 year, 8 months ago

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Emperor Hadrian: Legacy of Travel and Architecture (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (10 Jul 2024)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Hadrian dies of heart failure at his residence on the bay of Naples, Baiae;…

1 year, 8 months ago

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Emperor Hadrian: Reign of Strength and Splendor (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (09 Jul 2024)

Today's historical events:

Hadrian, who became emperor a year ago on Trajan's death, makes his entry into Rome…

1 year, 8 months ago

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Siege of Jerusalem: First Crusade's Bloody Conquest (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (08 Jul 2024)

Today's historical events:

Some 15,000 starving Christian soldiers begin the siege of Jerusalem by marching in…

1 year, 8 months ago

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Spanish Conquistadors Triumph at Battle of Otumba (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (07 Jul 2024)

Today's historical events:

Spanish conquistadores defeat a larger Aztec army at the Battle of Otumba. Jacques …

1 year, 8 months ago

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Heliopolis 640 AD: Islamic Conquest Turning Point (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (06 Jul 2024)

Today's historical events:

Battle of Heliopolis: The Muslim Arab army under 'Amr ibn al-'As defeat the Byzanti…

1 year, 8 months ago

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