Pope Sylvester I Consecrates Old St. Peter's Basilica (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

Pope Sylvester I Consecrates Old St. Peter's Basilica (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

Author: Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones November 18, 2024 Duration: 7:59
A Daily Dose of History (18 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: The old St. Peter's Basilica is consecrated by Pope Sylvester I. The Visigoths, led by king Alaric I, cross the Alps and invade northern Italy. The Council of Clermont begins: called by Pope Urban II, it led to the First Crusade to the Holy Land. Maginulfo is elected the Antipope as Sylvester IV. Pope Innocent III excommunicates Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV. Pope Martin IV excommunicates King Peter III of Aragon. Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Unam sanctam, claiming spiritual supremacy for the papacy. A dike in the Grote Hollandse Waard in the Netherlands breaks, flooding 72 villages and killing about 10,000 people. This event will be known as St Elizabeth's flood. Christopher Columbus first sights the island now known as Puerto Rico. French King Charles VIII occupies Florence, Italy. 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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