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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
Royal Intrigue: Adosinda's Monastery Imprisonment (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (26 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: The Asturian queen Adosinda is held at a monastery to prevent her king from retaking the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Legacy of Máel Coluim: Scottish Monarchy Transition (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (25 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots, dies. His grandson, Donnchad, son of Bethóc and Crínán…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Theodosius the Great's Reign Begins in Constantinople (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (24 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal entry, into Constantinople. Conrad of Montferrat…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Seville's Christian Conquest: Turning Point in Reconquista (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (23 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Conquest of Seville by Christian troops under King Ferdinand III of Castile. Pretender to the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Papal Schism: Symmachus vs. Laurentius (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (22 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Palace, while…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope Anterus: Martyrdom & Faith in Persecution (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (21 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Pope Anterus succeeds Pontian as the nineteenth pope. During the persecutions of emperor…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Diocletian: Roman Emperor & Dominate Period (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (20 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Diocletian is chosen as Roman emperor. During the An Shi Rebellion, the Tang dynasty, with the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Ricimer's Rise: Decline of Western Rome (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (19 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Libius Severus is declared emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The real power is in the hands…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope Sylvester I Consecrates Old St. Peter's Basilica (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (18 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: The old St. Peter's Basilica is consecrated by Pope Sylvester I. The Visigoths, led by king…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Emperor Charles the Fat's Deposition: Carolingian Empire's Turning Point (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (17 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Emperor Charles the Fat is deposed by the Frankish magnates in an assembly at Frankfurt…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Emperor Li Jing's Conquest of Chu Kingdom (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (16 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Emperor Li Jing sends a Southern Tang expeditionary force of 10,000 men under Bian Hao to…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Winwaed: Penda vs Oswiu - Shift in Power (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (15 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Battle of the Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Growth of the Old…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Kirch's Discovery: Great Comet of 1680 (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (14 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: German astronomer Gottfried Kirch discovers the Great Comet of 1680, the first comet to be…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
St. Brice's Day Massacre: Anglo-Danish Conflict (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (13 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: English king Æthelred II orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Lothair III: Young King of West Frankish Kingdom (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (12 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the West Frankish…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Constantine VIII: End of a 66-Year Reign (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (11 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Constantine VIII died, ending his uninterrupted reign as emperor or co-emperor of the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Emperor Leo II's Death: Turning Point in Byzantine History (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (10 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Emperor Leo II dies after a reign of ten months. He is succeeded by his father Zeno, who…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Dark Chapter: King Egica's Anti-Jewish Edict (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (09 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: At the Seventeenth Council of Toledo, Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Leo Phokas: Triumph at Battle of Andrassos (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (08 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Battle of Andrassos: Byzantines under Leo Phokas the Younger score a crushing victory over the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Athanasius: Exiled for Faith (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (07 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Athanasius is banished to Trier, on the charge that he prevented a grain fleet from sailing to…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Devastating 447 Constantinople Earthquake: Implications & Vulnerabilities (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (06 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: A powerful earthquake destroys large portions of the Walls of Constantinople, including 57…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Child Emperor Lý Anh Tông's Remarkable Reign (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (05 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Lý Anh Tông is enthroned as emperor of Vietnam at the age of two, beginning a 37-year reign…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Joan of Arc: Saint-Pierre Victory in Hundred Years' War (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (04 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War: Joan of Arc liberates Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier. Christopher…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Emperor Constantius II's Death: A Turning Point in Roman History (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (03 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Emperor Constantius II dies of a fever at Mopsuestia in Cilicia; on his deathbed he is…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Assassination in Chinese History: Power Struggle & Political Intrigue (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (02 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: A qaghan of the Western Turkic Khaganate is assassinated in a Chinese palace by Eastern Turkic…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Valentinian I Defends Gaul from Alemanni (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (01 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: The Alemanni cross the Rhine and invade Gaul. Emperor Valentinian I moves to Paris to command…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Fall of Romulus Augustulus: Symbol of Decline (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (31 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Romulus Augustulus is proclaimed Western Roman Emperor. Empress Irene is deposed and banished…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Arab-Byzantine Wars: Battle of Iron Bridge (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (30 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Arab-Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of the Iron…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Constantine's Triumph: Rome's Turning Point (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (29 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Constantine the Great enters Rome after his victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Vision of the Cross: Constantine's Conversion (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (27 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Constantine is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Æthelstan, the first king…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Asen & Peter's Uprising: Bulgarian Independence (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (26 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: The Uprising of Asen and Peter begins on the feast day of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki and…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Saints Crispin & Crispinian: Faith Amid Persecution (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (25 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Execution of Saints Crispin and Crispinian during the reign of Diocletian, now the patron…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Vespasian Triumphs: Battle of Bedriacum 69 AD (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (24 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: In the Second Battle of Bedriacum, troops loyal to Vespasian defeat those of Emperor…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Valentinian III: Child Emperor & Roman Decline (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (23 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Valentinian III is elevated as Roman emperor at the age of six. The Synodus Palmaris, called…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Chalcedon Council: Defining Christ's Nature (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (22 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: The Chalcedonian Creed, regarding the divine and human nature of Jesus, is adopted by the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Seljuk Turkish Army vs People's Crusade: Battle of 1096 (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (21 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: A Seljuk Turkish army successfully fights off the People's Crusade. First Crusade: Crusaders…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Spanish Duke of Alba defeats Dutch rebels in 1568 (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (20 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: The Spanish Duke of Alba defeats a Dutch rebel force under William the Silent. Eighty Years'…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Vandal Conquest: Carthage's Turning Point (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (19 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: The Vandals, led by King Gaiseric, take Carthage in North Africa. King John of England dies at…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pappus of Alexandria: Eclipse & Almagest (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (18 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Pappus of Alexandria, Greek philosopher, observes an eclipse of the Sun and writes a…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Capturing King David II: Second War of Independence (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (17 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: The English capture King David II of Scotland at Neville's Cross and imprison him for eleven…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Ricimer's Triumph: Fall of Western Rome (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (16 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Ricimer defeats Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the Western Roman Empire. Empress Wu…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Edgar the Ætheling: Un-crowned King of England (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (15 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Following the death of Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, Edgar the Ætheling is proclaimed…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings 1066 (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (14 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: The Norman conquest of England begins with the Battle of Hastings. Robert the Bruce of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Death of Roman Emperor Claudius: Rise of Nero (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (13 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Roman emperor Claudius dies from poisoning under mysterious circumstances. He is succeeded by…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Edwin's Fall: Battle of Hatfield Chase 633 (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (12 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Battle of Hatfield Chase: King Edwin of Northumbria is defeated and killed by an alliance…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Aleppo's Catastrophic 1138 Earthquake (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (11 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: A massive earthquake strikes Aleppo; it is one of the most destructive earthquakes ever. A…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Sten Sture's 1471 Victory: Defending Swedish Independence (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (10 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Sten Sture the Elder, the Regent of Sweden, with the help of farmers and miners, repels an…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Coronation of Carloman I & Charlemagne: Franks' Co-Kings (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (09 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned kings of the Franks. James I of Aragon founds the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Constantine the Great's Triumph Over Licinius (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (08 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Constantine I defeats Roman Emperor Licinius, who loses his European territories. The first…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Battle of Modon: Venetian-Genoese Rivalry (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (07 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Venetian-Genoese wars: The Genoese fleet under a French admiral is defeated by a Venetian…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Wang Mang: Rise, Fall & Rebellion in Ancient China (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (06 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Rebels decapitate Wang Mang two days after his capital was sacked during a peasant rebellion…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Louis the Pious: Rise and Fall of a Carolingian Emperor (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (05 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: King Louis the Pious is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope. The Fourth…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Otto IV's Coronation: Power Struggle in Medieval Europe (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (04 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. The…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Theodosius I's Treaty with Goths: Roman Policy Shift (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (03 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Roman Emperor Theodosius I concludes a peace treaty with the Goths and settles them in the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Theophilos: Byzantine Emperor & Patron of the Arts (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (02 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Theophilos succeeds his father Michael II as Byzantine Emperor. Battle of Andernach: Otto I…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope Damasus I: Defender of Orthodoxy (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (01 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Pope Damasus I is consecrated. Edgar the Peaceful becomes king of all England, in succession…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Theoderic's Triumph: Ostrogoths Conquer Italy (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (30 Sep 2024) Today's historical events: The Ostrogoths under Theoderic the Great defeat the forces of Odoacer for the second time. The…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Ælfheah: Archbishop's Capture & Martyrdom (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (29 Sep 2024) Today's historical events: Danes capture Canterbury after a siege, taking Ælfheah, archbishop of Canterbury, as a…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope Pontian's Resignation & Exile: Early Christian Persecution (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (28 Sep 2024) Today's historical events: Pope Pontian resigns. He is exiled to the mines of Sardinia, along with Hippolytus of Rome…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
William the Conqueror: Norman Invasion of England (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (27 Sep 2024) Today's historical events: William the Conqueror and his army set sail from the mouth of the Somme river, beginning the…