Pope Martin I: Arrested for Opposing Monothelitism (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (17 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

Pope Martin I is arrested and taken to Constantinople, due to his opposition to mon…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Yazdegerd III: Last Sasanian Ruler (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (16 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

Yazdegerd III ascends the throne as king (shah) of the Persian Empire. He becomes t…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Louis II: King of Italy & Carolingian Empire (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (15 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

Louis II is crowned as king of Italy at Rome by pope Sergius II. Battle of Soissons…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Munich: From Henry the Lion to Cultural Hub (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (14 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

The city of Munich is founded by Henry the Lion on the banks of the river Isar. Fir…

2 years, 9 months ago

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The Edict of Milan: Religious Freedom in Rome (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (13 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

The decisions of the Edict of Milan, signed by Constantine the Great and co-emperor…

2 years, 9 months ago

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The Battle of Augsburg: Hungarian Feigned Retreat (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (12 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

Battle of Augsburg: The Hungarians defeat the East Frankish army under King Louis t…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Miracle of the Rain: Roman-Quadi Conflict (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (11 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

Marcomannic Wars: The Roman army in Moravia is encircled by the Quadi, who have bro…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Japan's Water Clock: Emperor Tenji's Innovation (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (10 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Tenji of Japan introduces a water clock (clepsydra) called Rokoku. The inst…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Nero's Unhappy Marriage & Political Maneuvering (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (09 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

The Roman emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia. Odo of Aquitaine defeats the Moors …

2 years, 9 months ago

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Battle of Antioch: Turning Point in Roman History (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (08 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

Battle of Antioch: With the support of the Syrian legions, Elagabalus defeats the f…

2 years, 9 months ago

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