Murder of King Æthelred I: Northumbria's Turmoil (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

Murder of King Æthelred I: Northumbria's Turmoil (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

Author: Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones April 18, 2026 Duration: 7:50
A Daily Dose of History (18 Apr 2026) Today's historical events: King Æthelred I of Northumbria is murdered in Corbridge by a group led by his ealdormen, Ealdred and Wada. The patrician Osbald is crowned, but abdicates within 27 days. Peace of Ferrara between Republic of Venice, Duchy of Milan, Republic of Florence and House of Gonzaga: ending of the second campaign of the Wars in Lombardy fought until the Treaty of Lodi in 1454, which will then guarantee the conditions for the development of the Italian Renaissance. The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid. Bona Sforza is crowned as queen consort of Poland. Trial of Martin Luther begins its second day during the assembly of the Diet of Worms. He refuses to recant his teachings despite the risk of excommunication. Bostonians rise up in rebellion against Sir Edmund Andros. Real Academia de la Historia ("Royal Academy of History") is founded in Madrid. American Revolution: The British advancement by sea begins; Paul Revere and other riders warn the countryside of the troop movements. The University of Alabama is founded in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. American victory at the battle of Cerro Gordo opens the way for invasion of Mexico. "The Spirits Book" by Allan Kardec is published, marking the birth of Spiritualism in France. 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

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