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…

2 years, 4 months ago

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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…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Kraków's City Rights: A Milestone in History (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (05 Jun 2024)

Today's historical events:

Kraków, in Poland, receives city rights. Battle of the Gulf of Naples: Roger of Lau…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Vandals' Sack of Rome: Decline of Roman Power (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (02 Jun 2024)

Today's historical events:

Sack of Rome: Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks. First Crusade…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Rise of Mongol Empire: Capture of Zhongdu (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (01 Jun 2024)

Today's historical events:

Zhongdu (now Beijing), then under the control of the Jurchen ruler Emperor Xuanzong…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Maximus: Rise and Fall of a Roman Emperor (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (31 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Petronius Maximus is stoned to death by an angry mob while fleeing Rome. Mo…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Siege of Jerusalem: Roman Conquest & Jewish Rebellion (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (30 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Siege of Jerusalem: Titus and his Roman legions breach the Second Wall of Jerusalem…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Julian's Battle of Ctesiphon: Roman-Sasanian Clash (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (29 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

The Roman emperor Julian defeats the Sasanian army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, unde…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Hulao Battle: Tang Dynasty Triumph (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (28 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Battle of Hulao: Li Shimin, the son of the Chinese emperor Gaozu, defeats the numer…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Mainz Massacre: Religious Extremism in the First Crusade (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (27 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Count Emicho enters Mainz, where his followers massacre Jewish citizens. At least 6…

2 years, 4 months ago

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