January 10, 49 BCE — Caesar crosses the Rubicon
“Crossing the Rubicon” is now an expression for passing the point of no return: this is the original incident from...
October 19, 2022
Ancient Rites
September 9, 9 CE — Arminius’ Germanic tribes defeat the Romans in the Teutoburg Forest
The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest was a stunning defeat of the Roman legions by Germanic tribesmen. 2000 years ago...
September 24, 2022
June 8, 793 — Vikings raid Lindisfarne Abbey
The Abbey at Lindisfarne Island in Northumbria was founded in 635 CE by St Aidan. In the years that followed,...
May 14, 2022
October 1, 1189 — Templar Grand Master Gerard de Ridefort dies in battle at Acre
The Siege of Acre was the first major military encounter of the Third Crusade. It began on August 28, 1189...
April 14, 2022
October 26, 1440 — Gilles de Rais is executed for his crimes
Gilles de Rais first came to prominence as a wealthy nobleman who was one of Jeanne D’Arc’s greatest allies, fighting...
March 9, 2022
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