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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.
Episodes
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
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 printed…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
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 selection of a…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
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 their…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
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 Tuscia…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
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 Antioch. In…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
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 Renaissance…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Christian Bishops Condemn Heresies in 553 AD (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (05 May 2023) Today's historical events: The Second Council of Constantinople begins. Rebel barons renounce their allegiance to King…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope Alexander IV Establishes Augustinian Order (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (04 May 2023) Today's historical events: The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Mayan King Bird Jaguar IV: Reign & Achievements (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (03 May 2023) Today's historical events: Mayan king Bird Jaguar IV of Yaxchilan in modern-day Chiapas, Mexico, assumes the throne. The…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Portsmouth's Royal Charter: Boosting Local Economy (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (02 May 2023) Today's historical events: King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. William de Braose is…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
End of Tetrarchy: Retirement of Roman Emperors (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (01 May 2023) Today's historical events: Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman emperor. The Nea Ekklesia is…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
The Diocletianic Persecution & Edict of Toleration (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (30 Apr 2023) Today's historical events: The Diocletianic Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire ends. Enguerrand de Marigny is…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Byzantine Victory: Battle of Levounion (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (29 Apr 2023) Today's historical events: Battle of Levounion: The Pechenegs are defeated by Byzantine Emperor Alexios I…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Battle of Hormozdgan: End of Parthian Era (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (28 Apr 2023) Today's historical events: The Battle of Hormozdgan is fought. Ardashir I defeats and kills Artabanus V effectively…