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Back to SearchEmperor 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, 11 months ago
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, 11 months ago
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, 11 months ago
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, 11 months ago
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, 11 months ago
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, 11 months ago
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, 11 months ago
Emperor's Edict: Tax Relief for Plundered Provinces (+ 5 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (08 May 2023)
Today's historical events:
Emperor Honorius signs an edict providing tax relief for the Italian provinces Tusc…2 years, 11 months ago
Jewish Revolt vs. Roman Empire (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (07 May 2023)
Today's historical events:
The Jewish revolt against Constantius Gallus breaks out after his arrival at Antioc…2 years, 11 months ago
Sack of Rome: End of Renaissance (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (06 May 2023)
Today's historical events:
Spanish and German troops sack Rome; many scholars consider this the end of the Ren…2 years, 11 months ago