HistoryPod
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The 'on this day in history' podcast, with a new episode every single day. Featuring historical events that range from the Roman Empire to the World Wide Web, HistoryPod proves that there is always something to be remembered 'on this day'. Written and presented by Scott Allsop, creator of the award-winning www.mrallsophistory.com
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17h ago
Napoleon sought to consolidate his rule by promising reforms and peace in Europe, but the powers of the Seventh Coalition including Britain, Prussia, Austria, and Russia declared him an outlaw and he was defeated at the Battle of ..read more
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3d ago
On 7 March 1921, the Red Army launched an attack on Kronstadt across the frozen Gulf of Finland. The battle lasted for nearly two weeks, with heavy casualties on both ..read more
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4d ago
The Italian parliament convened in Turin to proclaim the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy under Victor Emmanuel II, previously King of Sardinia, who was declared the first King of ..read more
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6d ago
Inspired by revolutionary movements in France and other parts of Europe, Hungarian reformers sought a constitutional government. However, by August 1849 the Hungarian forces were overwhelmed and the revolution was ..read more
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1w ago
The Quraysh, despite their numerical superiority, were unprepared for the determined resistance they encountered, leading to to around 70 men, including key Quraysh leaders, being killed while many others were captured. The surviving Quraysh retreated to Mecca, marking a decisive victory for Muhammad and his ..read more
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1w ago
German forces entered Austria without resistance and incorporated Austria into Germany, after which a referendum was held that showed overwhelming support for the ..read more
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1w ago
Jean Calas was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death by breaking on the wheel, but the case had been marred by inconsistencies and a lack of conclusive evidence that prompted Voltaire to argue Calas had been a victim of religious prejudice and a flawed judicial ..read more
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1w ago
Nader's coronation ended Safavid rule and established the Afsharid dynasty that dramatically expanded Persia’s borders, but at the expense of heavy taxation that funded the military ..read more
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2w ago
Roosevelt's press conference was exclusively for women reporters. It was the first time a president’s wife had held a press briefing, marking a significant departure from previous ..read more
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2w ago
Dammam Well No. 7 well produced 1,585 barrels in its first day, leading to further exploration that revealed vast oil fields in Saudi ..read more