Battle of al-Mada'in: Hamdanids vs Baridis (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (16 Aug 2023)

Today's historical events:

Start of the four-day Battle of al-Mada'in, between the Hamdanids of Mosul and the …

2 years, 7 months ago

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Yarmouk: Arab-Byzantine Clash & Islamic Rise (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (15 Aug 2023)

Today's historical events:

Arab-Byzantine wars: The Battle of Yarmouk between Byzantine Empire and Rashidun Ca…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Macbeth's Rise: Scottish Monarchy's Turning Point (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (14 Aug 2023)

Today's historical events:

King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The l…

2 years, 7 months ago

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John I: Papal Turmoil & Strained Relations (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (13 Aug 2023)

Today's historical events:

John I becomes the new Pope after the death of Pope Hormisdas. Count Reginar I of H…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Crusaders Triumph: Battle of Ascalon 1099 (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (12 Aug 2023)

Today's historical events:

First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon…

2 years, 7 months ago

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The Battle of Adda: Gothic Triumph & Italy's Transformation (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (11 Aug 2023)

Today's historical events:

Battle of Adda: The Goths under Theodoric the Great and his ally Alaric II defeat t…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Pope Eugene I: A Turning Point in Catholic History (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (10 Aug 2023)

Today's historical events:

Pope Eugene I elected to succeed Martinus I. Battle of Lechfeld: Otto I, Holy Roman…

2 years, 7 months ago

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa: A Remarkable Medieval Marvel (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (09 Aug 2023)

Today's historical events:

Construction of the campanile of the Cathedral of Pisa (now known as the Leaning To…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Estonian Triumph: Battle of Lihula 1220 (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (08 Aug 2023)

Today's historical events:

Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. King James IV of Sco…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Majorian's Beheading: End of a Reign (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (07 Aug 2023)

Today's historical events:

Roman Emperor Majorian is beheaded near the river Iria in north-west Italy followin…

2 years, 7 months ago

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