A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History

Legacy of University of Constantinople (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

Published: February 27, 2026

Duration: 9:08

A Daily Dose of History (27 Feb 2026)

Today's historical events:

The University of Constantinople is founded by Emperor Theodosius II at the urging of his wife Aelia Eudocia. The Treaty of Berwick is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of Scotland, establishing the terms under which English armed forces were to be permitted in Scotland in order to expel occupying French troops. Henry IV is crowned King of France. Sweden and the Tsardom of Russia sign the Treaty of Stolbovo, ending the Ingrian War and shutting Russia out of the Baltic Sea. Yuan Chonghuan...