Maxentius: Rise, Rule, and Fall in Roman History (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (28 Oct 2023)

Today's historical events:

Maxentius is proclaimed Roman emperor. Constantine I defeats Maxentius, becoming th…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Constantine's Vision: Rise of Christianity (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (27 Oct 2023)

Today's historical events:

Constantine is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Æthelstan, the…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Bulgaria's Uprising of Asen & Peter: A Turning Point (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (26 Oct 2023)

Today's historical events:

The Uprising of Asen and Peter begins on the feast day of St. Demetrius of Thessalo…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Emperor Leo I's Legacy: Proclaiming Caesar Leo II (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (25 Oct 2023)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Leo I acclaims his grandson Leo II as Caesar of the East Roman Empire. Selj…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Bedriacum: Turning Point in Roman Civil War (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (24 Oct 2023)

Today's historical events:

In the Second Battle of Bedriacum, troops loyal to Vespasian defeat those of Empero…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Roman Emperor Valentinian III: A Historic Ascension at Age Six (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (23 Oct 2023)

Today's historical events:

Valentinian III is elevated as Roman emperor at the age of six. Spanish Reconquista…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Chalcedon Council: Jesus' Divine-Human Nature (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (22 Oct 2023)

Today's historical events:

The Chalcedonian Creed, regarding the divine and human nature of Jesus, is adopted …

2 years, 6 months ago

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Crusaders vs. Seljuks: Lessons in Military Expertise (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (21 Oct 2023)

Today's historical events:

A Seljuk Turkish army successfully fights off the People's Crusade. First Crusade: …

2 years, 6 months ago

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Spanish Duke of Alba's Victory in Dutch Rebellion (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (20 Oct 2023)

Today's historical events:

The Spanish Duke of Alba defeats a Dutch rebel force under William the Silent. Eigh…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Vandal Kingdom: Fall of Carthage & Roman Empire (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (19 Oct 2023)

Today's historical events:

The Vandals, led by King Gaiseric, take Carthage in North Africa. King John of Engl…

2 years, 6 months ago

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