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1177: Leper King of Jerusalem and Knights Templar Defeat Saladin

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1177: Leper King of Jerusalem and Knights Templar Defeat Saladin

On this day in 1177, one of the most famous battles between the Crusaders and the Muslims took place in t ...

On this day in 1177, one of the most famous battles between the Crusaders and the Muslims took place in the Holy Land. Namely, that was the time when the Kingdom of Jerusalem existed in Palestine. It ...

November 25, 2019
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615: Irish Saint Columbanus Founded Monasteries throughout France, Germany, and Italy

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615: Irish Saint Columbanus Founded Monasteries throughout France, Germany, and Italy

The well-known St. Columbanus died on this day in 615. He was a missionary known for founding monasteries ...

The well-known St. Columbanus died on this day in 615. He was a missionary known for founding monasteries throughout Europe. The spreading of monasteries from Ireland towards continental Europe repres ...

November 21, 2019
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1202: Crusaders Conquer Zadar: Unseen Crimes against Christians

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1202: Crusaders Conquer Zadar: Unseen Crimes against Christians

On this day in 1202 occurred one of the most paradoxical events in the history of the Crusades. The Crusa ...

On this day in 1202 occurred one of the most paradoxical events in the history of the Crusades. The Crusader army conquered the Christian city of Zadar in Dalmatia. What was the cause of such crimes o ...

November 18, 2019
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565: Justinian – The Last Great Roman Emperor

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565: Justinian – The Last Great Roman Emperor

On this day in 565 the last truly powerful emperor who ruled the Roman Empire died. His name was Justinia ...

On this day in 565 the last truly powerful emperor who ruled the Roman Empire died. His name was Justinian, and he was renowned for being the man to restore the power of the Empire, retaking Rome, Ita ...

November 14, 2019
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1483: Martin Luther Born a Day Before St. Martin’s

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1483: Martin Luther Born a Day Before St. Martin’s

The famous Protestant theologian Martin Luther was born on this day in the German town of Eisleben. His f ...

The famous Protestant theologian Martin Luther was born on this day in the German town of Eisleben. His father’s name was Hans Luder (Ludher), and he was a mining entrepreneur by occupation – typical ...

November 10, 2019
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461: The Pope who Dissuaded Attila from Destroying Rome

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461: The Pope who Dissuaded Attila from Destroying Rome

On this day, the Catholic Church celebrates the renowned Pope Saint Leo the Great, who is credited with r ...

On this day, the Catholic Church celebrates the renowned Pope Saint Leo the Great, who is credited with rescuing Italy from the invasion of the Huns. His era was characterized by heavy fighting relate ...

November 10, 2019
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1456: Broken Skull of the Last Count of Celje

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1456: Broken Skull of the Last Count of Celje

On this day the last male member of the Counts of Celje dynasty was killed. His name was Ulrich II of Cel ...

On this day the last male member of the Counts of Celje dynasty was killed. His name was Ulrich II of Celje and he was the son of Frederick II, known for his affair with Veronika of Desinić. Namely, b ...

November 09, 2019
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1225: A Saint Killed by his own Cousin

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1225: A Saint Killed by his own Cousin

On this day St. Engelbert of Berg died a martyr’s death. This happened during the interesting 13th centur ...

On this day St. Engelbert of Berg died a martyr’s death. This happened during the interesting 13th century – the time of the rise of medieval Europe. At that time, the population of Europe grew at an ...

November 07, 2019
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