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Today in History: September 15th!

Posted on September 15, 2015 by teaspoonofhistory

668 Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse, Italy. 921 At Tetin, Saint Ludmila is murdered at the command of her daughter-in-law. 994 Major Fatimid victory over the Byzantine Empire at the Battle of the … Continue reading →

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What’s up with October 17th?

Posted on October 17, 2014 by teaspoonofhistory

539 BC Cyrus the Great marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost 70 years of exile. Cyrus allows the Jews to return to Yehud Medinata and rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. 456 Battle of Placentia: Ricimer, … Continue reading →

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Wild & Crazy Historical Anniversaries . . . .

Posted on October 15, 2014 by teaspoonofhistory

For October 15th 1066 Edgar the Ætheling is proclaimed King of England, but is never crowned. Reigned until 10 December 1066. 1211 Battle of the Rhyndacus: The Latin emperor Henry of Flanders defeats the Nicaean emperor Theodore I Lascaris. 1529 … Continue reading →

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August 26th; Today in History

Posted on August 26, 2014 by teaspoonofhistory

Today on August 26th this is all that happened (and then some)   1071 Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. 1278 Ladislaus IV of Hungary and Rudolph I of Germany defeat Premysl Ottokar II … Continue reading →

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How Has Technology Influenced War

Posted on June 30, 2012 by teaspoonofhistory

One must consider was it technology that was fostered by war, or was it war that fostered technology? The two are forever linked in history as structures of man’s escalation of control and dominion over the Earth. It was technology … Continue reading →

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Select Historical Anniversaries on today June 21

Posted on June 21, 2012 by teaspoonofhistory

217 BC – The Romans, led by Gaius Flaminius, are ambushed and defeated by Hannibal at the Battle of Lake Trasimene. 524 – Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. 1529 – French forces … Continue reading →

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History For June 20th

Posted on June 20, 2012 by teaspoonofhistory

On this day, June 20th, we recognize but not so much celebrate the following events in history: 451 – Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius’ battles Attila the Hun. After the battle, which was inconclusive, Attila retreats, causing the Romans to … Continue reading →

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