November 13: From Ancient Massacres to Modern Terror

15/10/2024 13 min Temporada 1 Episodio 318

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Episode Synopsis

On this day in history, we explore events ranging from the St. Brice's Day massacre in 1002, where English King Æthelred II ordered the killing of all Danes in England, to the 2015 Paris attacks, where Islamic State operatives killed 130 people in a series of coordinated terrorist attacks. We'll also look at significant historical figures born and who died on this day, including Robert Louis Stevenson, Augustine of Hippo, and musician Leon Russell. Join us as we uncover the fascinating and tragic events that shaped November 13th throughout history.