Louis II: King of Italy - A Carolingian Coronation (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (15 Jun 2024)

Today's historical events:

Louis II is crowned as king of Italy at Rome by pope Sergius II. Battle of Soissons…

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Munich's Founding: Henry the Lion's Legacy (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (14 Jun 2024)

Today's historical events:

The city of Munich is founded by Henry the Lion on the banks of the river Isar. Fir…

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Ibn Battuta's Epic 24-Year Journey (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (13 Jun 2024)

Today's historical events:

Ibn Battuta begins his travels, leaving his home in Tangiers to travel to Mecca (go…

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Strategic Feigned Retreat: Battle of Augsburg 910 (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (12 Jun 2024)

Today's historical events:

Battle of Augsburg: The Hungarians defeat the East Frankish army under King Louis t…

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Miracle of the Rain: Marcus Aurelius vs Quadi (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (11 Jun 2024)

Today's historical events:

Marcomannic Wars: The Roman army in Moravia is encircled by the Quadi, who have bro…

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Emperor Tenji's Rokoku: Timekeeping Milestone in Japan (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (10 Jun 2024)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Tenji of Japan introduces a water clock (clepsydra) called Rokoku. The inst…

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Nero's Marriage to Octavia: Rise and Fall (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (09 Jun 2024)

Today's historical events:

The Roman emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia. Nero commits suicide, after quoting…

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Battle of Antioch: Elagabalus vs Macrinus (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (08 Jun 2024)

Today's historical events:

Battle of Antioch: With the support of the Syrian legions, Elagabalus defeats the f…

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Croatia's Independence: Duke Branimir's Recognition (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (07 Jun 2024)

Today's historical events:

Pope John VIII recognizes the Duchy of Croatia under Duke Branimir as an independen…

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Novara 1513: Swiss Triumph in Italian Wars (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (06 Jun 2024)

Today's historical events:

Battle of Novara. In the Italian Wars, Swiss troops defeat the French under Louis I…

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