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

Maximian's Triumph: Conquest of Carthage 298 (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

Published: March 10, 2026

Duration: 6:31

A Daily Dose of History (10 Mar 2026)

Today's historical events:

Roman Emperor Maximian concludes his campaign in North Africa and makes a triumphal entry into Carthage. The Later Han is founded by Liu Zhiyuan. He declares himself emperor. After establishing the city of Santo Domingo, Christopher Columbus departs for Spain, leaving his brother in command. Susenyos I defeats the combined armies of Yaqob and Abuna Petros II at the Battle of Gol in Gojjam, making him Emperor of Ethiopia. Charles I dissolves the Parliament of England, beginning the eleven-year period known as the Personal Rule. French "Sun...