Roman Dacia: Trajan's Conquest & Legacy (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Aug 11, 2026 · 7m

A Daily Dose of History (11 Aug 2026)

Today's historical events:

The south-western part of Dacia (modern Romania) becomes a Roman province: Roman Dacia.

Claudius Silvanus, accused of treason, proclaims himself Roman Emperor against Constantius II.

The Qarmatians of Bahrayn capture and pillage the city of Basra.

Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Dupplin Moor: Scots under Domhnall II, Earl of Mar are routed by Edward Balliol.

The Battle of Otlukbeli: Mehmed the Conqueror of the Ottoman Empire decisively defeats Uzun Hassan of Aq Qoyunlu.

Rodrigo de Borja is elected as Head of the…