23        Drusus Julius Caesar (died), Roman son of Tiberius (born 13 BC) 81        Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. 629     Emperor Heraclius enters Constantinople in triumph after his victory over the Persian Empire. 775      Constantine V (died), Byzantine emperor (born 718) 891      Pope Stephen V (died) 1388  … Continue reading →

585 BC  Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Sabines, and the surrender of Collatia. 509 BC  The Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on Rome’s Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September. 64        Julia Flavia (born), Roman daughter of Titus (died 91) 81        Titus (died), Roman… Continue reading →

490 BC  Battle of Marathon: The conventionally accepted date for the Battle of Marathon. The Athenians and their Plataean allies, defeat the first Persian invasion force of Greece. 1362    Pope Innocent VI (died) (born 1295) 1492    Lorenzo de’ Medici (born), Duke of Urbino (died 1519) 1494    Francis I of France (born), King of France (died… Continue reading →

1297    Battle of Stirling Bridge: Scots jointly-led by William Wallace and Andrew Moray defeat the English. 1522    Ulisse Aldrovandi (born), Italian biologist (died 1605) 1541    Santiago, Chile, is destroyed by indigenous warriors, led by Michimalonco. 1609   Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan Island and the indigenous people living there. 1677    James Harrington (died), English philosopher and theorist… Continue reading →

920     Louis IV of France (born) (died 954) 1197    Henry II (died), Count of Champagne (born 1166) 1419    John the Fearless, French son of Margaret III, Countess of Flanders (born 1371), Duke of Burgundy is assassinated by adherents of the Dauphin, the future Charles VII of France. 1509    An earthquake known as “The Lesser Judgment… Continue reading →