Tragic Battle of al-Harrah: Yazid's Brutal Attack (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

Tragic Battle of al-Harrah: Yazid's Brutal Attack (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

Author: Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones August 26, 2024 Duration: 8:48
A Daily Dose of History (26 Aug 2024) Today's historical events: Yazid I's army kills 11,000 people of Medina including notable Sahabas in Battle of al-Harrah. The Seljuq Turks defeat the Byzantine army at the Battle of Manzikert, and soon gain control of most of Anatolia. Ladislaus IV of Hungary and Rudolf I of Germany defeat Ottokar II of Bohemia in the Battle on the Marchfeld near Dürnkrut in (then) Moravia. Chittorgarh falls to the Delhi Sultanate, after which thirty thousand Hindu inhabitants are killed. At the Battle of Crécy, an English army easily defeats a French one twice its size. Battle of St. Jakob an der Birs: A vastly outnumbered force of Swiss Confederates is defeated by the Dauphin Louis (future Louis XI of France) and his army of 'Armagnacs' near Basel. Francisco de Orellana crosses South America from Guayaquil on the Pacific coast to the mouth of the Amazon River on the Atlantic coast. The first Lutheran denomination in North America, the Pennsylvania Ministerium, is founded in Philadelphia. Jesuits all over Chile are arrested as the Spanish Empire suppresses the Society of Jesus. Captain James Cook sets sail from England on board HMS Endeavour. The first recorded ascent of Triglav, the highest mountain in Slovenia. 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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