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A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
We examine the significant events that occurred on this day in history. Get smarter about our history in less than 10 minutes per day! Presented by Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.
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- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Yelü Dashi: Rise of Qara Khitai Empire (+ 3 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (09 Sep 2023) Today's historical events: Yelü Dashi, the Liao dynasty general who founded the Qara Khitai, defeats the Seljuq and…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Philip of Swabia: King of Germany's Turbulent Reign (+ 5 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (08 Sep 2023) Today's historical events: Philip of Swabia, Prince of Hohenstaufen, is crowned King of Germany (King of the Romans) The…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Titus' Roman Invasion: The Fall of Jerusalem (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (07 Sep 2023) Today's historical events: A Roman army under Titus occupies and plunders Jerusalem. Louis the Stammerer is crowned as…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Columbus' Voyage: From La Gomera to the Americas (+ 5 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (06 Sep 2023) Today's historical events: Christopher Columbus sails from La Gomera in the Canary Islands, his final port of call before…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Turning Point: Farnese's Triumph in France (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (05 Sep 2023) Today's historical events: Alexander Farnese's army forces Henry IV of France to lift the siege of Paris. A hurricane has…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
The Fall of Rome: End of an Empire (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (04 Sep 2023) Today's historical events: Romulus Augustulus is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself "King of Italy", thus ending the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Founding of San Marino: Enduring Democratic Ideals (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (03 Sep 2023) Today's historical events: San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Treaty of Jaffa: Ending Crusade, Promoting Peace (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (02 Sep 2023) Today's historical events: The Treaty of Jaffa is signed between Richard I of England and Saladin, leading to the end of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Consecration of Lund Cathedral's Main Altar: A Nordic Spiritual Milestone (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (01 Sep 2023) Today's historical events: The main altar of Lund Cathedral, at the time seat of the archiepiscopal see of all the Nordic…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Theodora's Death: End of an Era, New Chapter in Byzantine History (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (31 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: After a sudden illness a few days previously, Byzantine Empress Theodora dies childless, thus…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Titus Ends Siege: Roman Victory & Jewish Diaspora (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (31 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Titus ends the siege of Jerusalem after destroying Herod's Temple. Peter III of Aragon lands…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Siege of Melite: Byzantine Rule Ends (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (29 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: The city of Melite surrenders to an Aghlabid army following a siege, putting an end to…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Roman General Orestes: Rise to Power (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (28 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: The Roman general Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his capital city…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
The Sacking of Rome: Visigoth Invasion & Empire's Decline (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (27 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths ends after three days. The Battle of St. Quentin results…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Manzikert: Turning Point in Byzantine History (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (26 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: The Seljuq Turks defeat the Byzantine army at the Battle of Manzikert, and soon gain control…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Germanicus' Mysterious Death: Poisoning & Political Intrigue (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (25 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: The Roman general Germanicus dies near Antioch. He was convinced that the mysterious illness…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Roman Emperor's Strategic Move: Appointing Son as Co-Augustus (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (24 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Gratian, son of Roman Emperor Valentinian I, is named co-Augustus at the age of eight by his…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Fall of Western Rome: Odoacer's Rise & Europe's New Era (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (23 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Odoacer, chieftain of the Germanic tribes (Herulic - Scirian foederati), is proclaimed rex…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Battle of the Standard: Scotland vs. England (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (22 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Battle of the Standard between Scotland and England. The Battle of Bosworth Field, the death…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Bishop Eraclus: Shaping Liège's History & Faith (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (21 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Eraclus becomes the 25th bishop of Liège. Battle of the Blacks: Uprising by the black African…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Power Shift: Baldwin III's Rise & Ascalon Triumph (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (19 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Baldwin III of Jerusalem takes control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother Melisende…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Málaga Siege: Turning Point in Reconquista (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (18 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: The Siege of Málaga ends with the taking of the city by Castilian and Aragonese forces. The…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope Leo II: Strengthening the Papacy & Church (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (17 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Pope Leo II begins his pontificate. Byzantine-Bulgarian wars: Battle of the Gates of Trajan…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Battle of al-Mada'in: Hamdanids vs Baridis (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (16 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Start of the four-day Battle of al-Mada'in, between the Hamdanids of Mosul and the Baridis of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Yarmouk: Arab-Byzantine Clash & Islamic Rise (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (15 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Arab-Byzantine wars: The Battle of Yarmouk between Byzantine Empire and Rashidun Caliphate…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Macbeth's Rise: Scottish Monarchy's Turning Point (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (14 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
John I: Papal Turmoil & Strained Relations (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (13 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: John I becomes the new Pope after the death of Pope Hormisdas. Count Reginar I of Hainault…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Crusaders Triumph: Battle of Ascalon 1099 (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (12 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
The Battle of Adda: Gothic Triumph & Italy's Transformation (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (11 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Battle of Adda: The Goths under Theodoric the Great and his ally Alaric II defeat the forces…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope Eugene I: A Turning Point in Catholic History (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (10 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Pope Eugene I elected to succeed Martinus I. Battle of Lechfeld: Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
The Leaning Tower of Pisa: A Remarkable Medieval Marvel (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (09 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Construction of the campanile of the Cathedral of Pisa (now known as the Leaning Tower of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Estonian Triumph: Battle of Lihula 1220 (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (08 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. King James IV of Scotland…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Majorian's Beheading: End of a Reign (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (07 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Roman Emperor Majorian is beheaded near the river Iria in north-west Italy following his…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pisa's Naval Defeat: Battle of Meloria & Genoa's Rise (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (06 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: The Republic of Pisa is defeated in the Battle of Meloria by the Republic of Genoa, thus…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Betar's Fall: Crushing Jewish Rebellion (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (05 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Roman armies enter Betar, slaughtering thousands and ending the Bar Kokhba revolt. Battle of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Evesham's Battle: Edward's Triumph & Rebellion's End (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (04 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Second Barons' War: Battle of Evesham: The army of Prince Edward (the future king Edward I of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Nestorius: The Exiled Patriarch & the Birth of Nestorianism (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (03 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Deposed Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Nestorius, considered the originator of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Majorian's Arrest: Turning Point in Roman Empire (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (02 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Majorian is arrested near Tortona (northern Italy) and deposed by the Suebian general Ricimer…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Muslim Conquest: Aghlabids Capture Taormina, Sicily (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (01 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Taormina, the last Byzantine stronghold in Sicily, is captured by the Aghlabid army…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Cravant: French Defeat in Hundred Years' War (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (31 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: Hundred Years' War: Battle of Cravant: The French army is defeated by the English at Cravant…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Defenestration of Prague: Radical Rebellion and Religious Upheaval (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (30 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: First Defenestration of Prague: A crowd of radical Hussites kill seven members of the Prague…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Rome's Brutal Power Struggle: Praetorian Guard's Palace Storming (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (29 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: The Praetorian Guard storm the palace and capture Pupienus and Balbinus. They are dragged…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Tudor Turmoil: Cromwell's Execution & Henry's Fifth Marriage (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (28 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of treason. Henry…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Queen Tamar's Triumph: Georgian-Seljuk Wars (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (27 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: Georgian-Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Basian the Kingdom of Georgia defeats the Sultanate of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Battle of Siffin: The First Fitna & Split in Muslim Community (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (26 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: First Fitna: In the Battle of Siffin, troops led by Ali ibn Abu Talib clash with those led by…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Constantine's Rise: From Commander to Emperor (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (25 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: Constantine I is proclaimed Roman emperor by his troops. Climax of the Siege of Thessalonica…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Battle of Nocera: Roger II vs. Ranulf II - Podcast (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (24 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Louis VII of France lays…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Byzantine Emperor's Raid: Turning Point in Empire Conflict (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (23 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: Byzantine emperor Nikephoros I plunders the Bulgarian capital of Pliska and captures Khan…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Battle of Anzen: Byzantine Defeat & Ongoing Struggle (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (22 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: Battle of Anzen: The Byzantine emperor Theophilos suffers a heavy defeat by the Abbasids…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope Pontian: Resilience & Adversity in Early Christianity (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (21 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: Pope Pontian succeeds Urban I as the eighteenth pope. Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Siege of Jerusalem: Roman Army vs. Zealots (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (20 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: Siege of Jerusalem: Titus, son of emperor Vespasian, storms the Fortress of Antonia north of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Leontius: The Eastern Emperor's Crowning & Roman Empire's Fate (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (19 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: Leontius, Roman usurper, is crowned Eastern emperor at Tarsus (modern Turkey). He is…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Battle of Alarcos: Almohads Triumph, Castilian Retreat (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (18 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: Battle of Alarcos: Almohad forces defeat the Castilian army of Alfonso VIII and force its…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Christianity Emerges: Early North African Persecution (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (17 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: Twelve inhabitants of Scillium (near Kasserine, modern-day Tunisia) in North Africa are…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Battle of Spercheios: Byzantine Triumph in Greece (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (16 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: Battle of Spercheios: Bulgarian forces of Tsar Samuel are defeated by a Byzantine army under…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Turning Point: Roman Siege & Destruction of Jerusalem (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (15 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: First Jewish-Roman War: Titus and his armies breach the walls of Jerusalem. (17th of Tammuz in…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Battle of Cape Colonna: Otto II's Defeat & Muslim Triumph (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (14 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: King Otto II and his Frankish army were defeated by the Muslim army of al-Qasim at Cape…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
William the Lion's Capture: A Turning Point in Scottish Rebellion (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (13 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-74, is captured at Alnwick by forces…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Siege of Jerusalem: Roman Victory & Second Temple's Destruction (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (12 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Fall of Western Roman Emperor: Trapped, Executed (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (11 Jul 2023) Today's historical events: After being besieged in Rome by his own generals, Western Roman Emperor Anthemius is captured…