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Back to SearchThe Sacking of Rome: Visigoth Invasion & Empire's Decline (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (27 Aug 2023)
Today's historical events:
The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths ends after three days. The Battle of St. Quent…2 years, 6 months ago
Manzikert: Turning Point in Byzantine History (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (26 Aug 2023)
Today's historical events:
The Seljuq Turks defeat the Byzantine army at the Battle of Manzikert, and soon gai…2 years, 6 months ago
Germanicus' Mysterious Death: Poisoning & Political Intrigue (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (25 Aug 2023)
Today's historical events:
The Roman general Germanicus dies near Antioch. He was convinced that the mysteriou…2 years, 6 months ago
Roman Emperor's Strategic Move: Appointing Son as Co-Augustus (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (24 Aug 2023)
Today's historical events:
Gratian, son of Roman Emperor Valentinian I, is named co-Augustus at the age of eig…2 years, 6 months ago
Fall of Western Rome: Odoacer's Rise & Europe's New Era (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (23 Aug 2023)
Today's historical events:
Odoacer, chieftain of the Germanic tribes (Herulic - Scirian foederati), is proclai…2 years, 6 months ago
Battle of the Standard: Scotland vs. England (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (22 Aug 2023)
Today's historical events:
Battle of the Standard between Scotland and England. The Battle of Bosworth Field, …2 years, 6 months ago
Bishop Eraclus: Shaping Liège's History & Faith (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (21 Aug 2023)
Today's historical events:
Eraclus becomes the 25th bishop of Liège. Battle of the Blacks: Uprising by the bla…2 years, 6 months ago
Power Shift: Baldwin III's Rise & Ascalon Triumph (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (19 Aug 2023)
Today's historical events:
Baldwin III of Jerusalem takes control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother …2 years, 6 months ago
Málaga Siege: Turning Point in Reconquista (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (18 Aug 2023)
Today's historical events:
The Siege of Málaga ends with the taking of the city by Castilian and Aragonese for…2 years, 6 months ago
Pope Leo II: Strengthening the Papacy & Church (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (17 Aug 2023)
Today's historical events:
Pope Leo II begins his pontificate. Byzantine-Bulgarian wars: Battle of the Gates o…2 years, 6 months ago