King Louis the Pious: Capture of Barcelona (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (04 Apr 2024)

Today's historical events:

King Louis the Pious captures Barcelona from the Moors after a siege of several mon…

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Maya King Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' of Calakmul (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (03 Apr 2024)

Today's historical events:

Maya king Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' assumes the crown of Calakmul. Edward the Confess…

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Ponce de León's Florida Landing: European Exploration (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (02 Apr 2024)

Today's historical events:

Having spotted land on March 27, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León comes ashore o…

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Jesus' Last Supper: A Sacred Event in Christian History (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (01 Apr 2024)

Today's historical events:

According to one historian's account, Jesus Christ's Last Supper is held. Byzantine…

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Avar Plague: Turning Point in Balkan Campaign (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (30 Mar 2024)

Today's historical events:

Balkan Campaign: The Avars lift the siege at the Byzantine stronghold of Tomis. The…

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Viking Raid on Paris: March 29, 845 (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (29 Mar 2024)

Today's historical events:

Paris is sacked by Viking raiders, probably under Ragnar Lodbrok, who collects a hu…

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Caligula Accepts Principate Titles: Roman Empire Shift (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (28 Mar 2024)

Today's historical events:

Roman emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, bestowed on him by the…

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Papal Power Struggle: Venice's Excommunication (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (27 Mar 2024)

Today's historical events:

Pope Clement V imposes excommunication and interdiction on Venice, and a general pr…

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Emperor Maurice's Succession: Rise and Fall (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (26 Mar 2024)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Maurice proclaims his son Theodosius as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.…

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Venice's Founding: From Church to Maritime Power (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (25 Mar 2024)

Today's historical events:

Italian city Venice is founded with the dedication of the first church, that of San…

1 year, 11 months ago

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