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This episode covers significant historical events including Emperor Julian's military actions and the ascension of Yazdegerd III, among others.

A Daily Dose of History (16 Jun 2026) Today's historical events: Emperor Julian marches back up the Tigris and burns his fleet of supply ships. During the withdrawal, Roman forces suffer several attacks from the Persians. Yazdegerd III ascends the throne as king (shah) of the Persian Empire. He becomes the last ruler of the Sasanian dynasty (modern Iran). Ming-Hồ War: Retired King Hồ Quý Ly and his son King Hồ Hán Thương of Hồ dynasty are captured by the Ming armies. Battle of Stoke Field: King Henry VII of England defeats the leaders of a Yorkist rebellion in the final engagement of the Wars of the Roses. Mary, Queen of Scots, recognizes Philip II of Spain as her heir and successor. War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of William Pepperrell capture the Fortress of Louisbourg in Louisbourg, New France (Old Style date). War of the Austrian Succession: Austria and Sardinia defeat a Franco-Spanish army at the Battle of Piacenza. French and Indian War: The French surrender Fort Beauséjour to the British, leading to the expulsion of the Acadians. French and Indian War: Robert Rogers and his Rangers surprise French held Fort Sainte Thérèse on…

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Hosts: Amalia Dupray, Montgomery Jones

Topics covered

• Roman-Persian Wars
• historical events
• Wars of the Roses
• Austrian Succession
• French and Indian War
• Persian Empire
• military history

Keywords

• Emperor Julian
• Yazdegerd III
• Wars of the Roses
• Battle of Stoke Field
• French and Indian War
• Austrian Succession
• historical events
• military history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ming armies, Franco-Spanish army, British

Places: Louisbourg, New France, Fort Beauséjour, Fort Sainte Thérèse, Kingdom of Great Britain

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