Fall of Baghdad: Mongol Invasion 1258 (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

Fall of Baghdad: Mongol Invasion 1258 (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

Author: Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones February 10, 2025 Duration: 9:29
A Daily Dose of History (10 Feb 2025) Today's historical events: Mongol invasions: Baghdad falls to the Mongols, bringing the Islamic Golden Age to an end. In front of the high altar of Greyfriars Church in Dumfries, Robert the Bruce murders John Comyn, sparking the revolution in the Wars of Scottish Independence. The St Scholastica Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead in two days. Vasco da Gama sets sail from Lisbon, Portugal, on his second voyage to India. Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, is found strangled following an explosion at the Kirk o' Field house in Edinburgh, Scotland, a suspected assassination. Huilliches in Chiloé rebel against Spanish encomenderos. French and Indian War: The Treaty of Paris ends the war and France cedes Quebec to Great Britain. Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Champaubert ends in French victory over the Russians and the Prussians. Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom marries Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. First Anglo-Sikh War: Battle of Sobraon: British defeat Sikhs in the final battle of the war. Jefferson Davis is notified by telegraph that he has been chosen as provisional President of the Confederate States of America. American Civil War: A Union naval flotilla destroys the bulk of the Confederate Mosquito Fleet in the Battle of Elizabeth City on the Pasquotank River in North Carolina. Information from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each morning, A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History offers a brief, vivid look back at the turning points, curious incidents, and remarkable figures that share today's date. Hosts Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones have a knack for finding the unexpected connections and human stories within the broader sweep of time, moving beyond dry facts to explore the context and consequences that make history feel immediate. Their conversations are engaging and thoughtfully researched, designed to fit seamlessly into your daily routine. You might hear about a pivotal scientific discovery, a forgotten cultural milestone, or a political event that reshaped nations, all unpacked in a clear and compelling narrative. This podcast proves that you don't need hours to gain a deeper appreciation for our shared past; a concise, well-told story can be profoundly illuminating. Tune in for a daily moment of perspective, a chance to reflect on how the echoes of yesterday continue to shape our world now. It's a consistent source of learning and curiosity, perfect for anyone who wants to add a little intellectual spark to their commute, morning coffee, or evening wind-down.
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