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Back to SearchRoquefort 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, 10 months ago
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, 11 months ago
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, 11 months ago
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, 11 months ago
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, 11 months ago
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, 11 months ago
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, 11 months ago
The Battle of Hulao: Turning Point in Chinese History (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (28 May 2023)
Today's historical events:
Battle of Hulao: Li Shimin, the son of the Chinese emperor Gaozu, defeats the numer…2 years, 11 months ago
Rhineland Massacres: Crusaders Attack Jews (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (27 May 2023)
Today's historical events:
Count Emicho enters Mainz, where his followers massacre Jewish citizens. At least 6…2 years, 11 months ago
Avarayr: Armenian Battle for Religious Freedom (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (26 May 2023)
Today's historical events:
Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sasanian Empire takes place. The …2 years, 11 months ago