Founding the Ottonian Dynasty: Henry the Fowler's Rise (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (24 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

The nobles of Franconia and Saxony elect Henry the Fowler at the Imperial Diet in F…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Joan of Arc's Capture: Turning Point in History (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (23 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Joan of Arc is captured at the Siege of Compiègne by troops from the Burgundian fac…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Dong Zhuo's Assassination: Rise of Lü Bu (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (22 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Dong Zhuo is assassinated by his adopted son Lü Bu. Fourteenth recorded perihelion …

1 year, 9 months ago

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Tetrarchy: Roman Empire's New Era (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (21 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Roman Emperors Diocletian and Maximian appoint Galerius as Caesar to Diocletian, be…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Nicaea Council 325 AD: Shaping Christian Doctrine (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (20 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

The First Council of Nicaea is formally opened, starting the first ecumenical counc…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Rebel Assault on Tang Dynasty: Betrayal and Bloodshed (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (19 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Ashina Jiesheshuai and his tribesmen assaulted Emperor Taizong at Jiucheng Palace. …

1 year, 9 months ago

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Constantine the Great: Welfare & Generosity (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (18 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Constantine the Great announces free distributions of food to the citizens …

1 year, 10 months ago

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Wallachian Triumph: Battle of Rovine 1395 (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (17 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Battle of Rovine: The Wallachians defeat an invading Ottoman army. Edward Stafford,…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Emperor Suzaku's Historic Abdication in Japan (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (16 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Suzaku abdicates the throne in favor of his brother Murakami who becomes th…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Emperor Valentinian II's Assassination: Roman Empire's Turning Point (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (15 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Valentinian II is assassinated while advancing into Gaul against the Franki…

1 year, 10 months ago

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