Theodosius II & Eudocia: Byzantine Power Couple (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (07 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Theodosius II marries Aelia Eudocia at Constantinople (Byzantine Empire). P…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Novara Battle: Swiss Victory & Italian Power Shift (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (06 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

Battle of Novara. In the Italian Wars, Swiss troops defeat the French under Louis I…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Kraków's City Rights: A Medieval Milestone (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (05 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

Kraków, in Poland, receives city rights. Battle of the Gulf of Naples: Roger of Lau…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Roquefort Cheese Monopoly: A Medieval Tale (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (04 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

King Charles VI granted a monopoly for the ripening of Roquefort cheese to the peop…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Nepotianus: Usurper & Gladiator Emperor (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (03 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

The Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Vandal Sack of Rome: Devastating Plunder (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (02 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

Sack of Rome: Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks. First Crusade…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Mongols Conquer Beijing: Turning Point in Chinese History (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (01 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

Zhongdu (now Beijing), then under the control of the Jurchen ruler Emperor Xuanzong…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Emperor Stoned to Death: Fall of Western Rome (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (31 May 2023)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Petronius Maximus is stoned to death by an angry mob while fleeing Rome. Mo…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Siege of Jerusalem: Roman-Jewish Conflict (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (30 May 2023)

Today's historical events:

Siege of Jerusalem: Titus and his Roman legions breach the Second Wall of Jerusalem…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Roman-Sasanian Battle of Ctesiphon: Consequences & Legacy (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (29 May 2023)

Today's historical events:

The Roman emperor Julian defeats the Sasanian army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, unde…

2 years, 9 months ago

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