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Julian the Apostate's Battle of Ctesiphon (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (29 May 2026)
Today's historical events:
The Roman emperor Julian defeats the Sasanian army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Sasanian capital, but is unable to take the city.
Battle of Uclés: Almoravid troops under the command of Tamim ibn Yusuf defeat a Castile and León alliance under the command of Prince Sancho Alfónsez.
Battle of Monte Porzio: A Roman army supporting Pope Alexander III is defeated by Christian of Buch and Rainald of Dassel.
Battle of Legnano: The Lombard League defeats Emperor Frederick I.
Mongol-Jin War: The Mongols entered…
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