Constantine's Free Food Policy: A Roman Era of Welfare (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (18 May 2023)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Constantine the Great announces free distributions of food to the citizens …

2 years, 9 months ago

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Battle of Rovine: Wallachians vs. Ottomans (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (17 May 2023)

Today's historical events:

Battle of Rovine: The Wallachians defeat an invading Ottoman army. Edward Stafford,…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Emperor Suzaku Abdicates: A Tale of Power and Culture (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (16 May 2023)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Suzaku abdicates the throne in favor of his brother Murakami who becomes th…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Emperor Liu Bei: Rise of Shu Han (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (15 May 2023)

Today's historical events:

Liu Bei, Chinese warlord, proclaims himself emperor of Shu Han, the successor of th…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Robert II Names Son Henry I: New Era in French Monarchy (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (14 May 2023)

Today's historical events:

Robert II of France names his son Henry I as junior King of the Franks. Battle of L…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Julian of Norwich: A Mystic's Vision (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (13 May 2023)

Today's historical events:

Julian of Norwich has visions of Jesus while suffering from a life-threatening illn…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Pope Stephen I: Uniting the Church (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (12 May 2023)

Today's historical events:

Pope Stephen I succeeds Pope Lucius I, becoming the 23rd pope of the Catholic Churc…

2 years, 10 months ago

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World's Oldest Printed Book: The Diamond Sutra (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (11 May 2023)

Today's historical events:

A copy of the Diamond Sutra is printed in China, making it the oldest known dated p…

2 years, 10 months ago

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1291: Scottish Nobles Recognize English Authority (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (10 May 2023)

Today's historical events:

Scottish nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England pending the selectio…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Athanasius: Defender of the Trinity (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (09 May 2023)

Today's historical events:

Athanasius is elected Patriarch of Alexandria. England and Portugal formally ratify…

2 years, 10 months ago

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