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Back to SearchRome's Deadly Power Struggle: July 29, 238 (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (29 Jul 2026)
Today's historical events:
The Praetorian Guard storm the palace and capture Pupienus and Balbinus. They are d…1 month, 4 weeks ago
Emperor Julian's Strategic Backfire in Roman-Persian Wars (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (16 Jun 2026)
Today's historical events:
Emperor Julian marches back up the Tigris and burns his fleet of supply ships. Duri…3 months, 1 week ago
Louis II: Frankish King of Italy - Coronation in Rome (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (15 Jun 2026)
Today's historical events:
Louis II is crowned as king of Italy at Rome by pope Sergius II. Battle of Soissons…3 months, 1 week ago
Founding of Munich: Henry the Lion's Legacy (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (14 Jun 2026)
Today's historical events:
The city of Munich is founded by Henry the Lion on the banks of the river Isar. Fir…3 months, 2 weeks ago
Edict of Milan: Turning Point in Roman History (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (13 Jun 2026)
Today's historical events:
The decisions of the Edict of Milan, signed by Constantine the Great and co-emperor…3 months, 2 weeks ago
Feigned Retreat: Hungarian Victory at Augsburg 910 (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (12 Jun 2026)
Today's historical events:
Battle of Augsburg: The Hungarians defeat the East Frankish army under King Louis t…3 months, 2 weeks ago
Miracle of the Rain: Roman Triumph in Marcomannic Wars (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (11 Jun 2026)
Today's historical events:
Marcomannic Wars: The Roman army in Moravia is encircled by the Quadi, who have bro…3 months, 2 weeks ago
Emperor Tenji's Rokoku Water Clock: Timekeeping Revolution (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (10 Jun 2026)
Today's historical events:
Emperor Tenji of Japan introduces a water clock (clepsydra) called Rokoku. The inst…3 months, 2 weeks ago
Nero's Marriage to Octavia: A Political Move Gone Wrong (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (09 Jun 2026)
Today's historical events:
The Roman emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia. Nero commits suicide, after quoting…3 months, 2 weeks ago
Battle of Antioch: Elagabalus vs Macrinus (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (08 Jun 2026)
Today's historical events:
Battle of Antioch: With the support of the Syrian legions, Elagabalus defeats the f…3 months, 2 weeks ago