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24. 12. 1800

24.12.1800 Assassination of Napoleon

Napoleon Bonaparte narrowly escaped death on Christmas Eve 1800. On his way to the opening night of an opera, his carriage was attacked by assassins. But the bomb apparently exploded seconds after they drove past.

23. 12. 2012

23.12.2012 Two million copper coins

Approximately 3,500 thousand Chinese copper coins were discovered by archaeologists in 2012. This was near the tombs located where the city of Huoluochaideng once stood. It was probably the capital of China.

22. 12. 1421

22.12.1421 Battle of Kutná Hora

The Crusader army was defeated at Kutná Hora, where the battle broke out on 22 December 1421. Žižek was helped by reinforcements from the Jičín and Turnov regions. Unexpectedly, after the New Year, they all attacked the royal army together, which was caught by surprise.

21. 12. 2014

21.12.2014 The largest depot of Anglo-Saxon silver coins

A hoard of treasure found by a metal detectorist in Buckinghamshire on 21 December 2014 has been estimated at £1.3 million by hoarders. He discovered over five thousand silver Anglo-Saxon coins in excellent condition.

20. 12. 1944

20.12.1944 Siege of Bastogne begins

An important success was scored by the American army at Bastogne in Belgium. They were able to break through the German defenses, even while battling disease and frostbite. The weather helped, and it calmed down on December 26, 1944.

19. 12. 2000

19.12.2000 Winchester golden treasure

The British Museum has boasted a magnificent collection of gold jewellery for twenty years. The beautiful hoard was discovered by a prospector using a metal detector in Winchester. The hoard includes necklaces, brooches and pins. The value of the find has been estimated at £350,000.

18.12.218 BC. Second Punic War

The Roman Empire scored a great triumph when it defeated Hannibal and his army, even though the Carthaginian warlord took them by surprise. With his army he managed to cross the Alps. After their victory in the Second Punic War, the Romans spread their power over most of the Mediterranean world.

17. 12. 2014

17.12.2014 Neckties from the Iron Age

The area around Jersey, England, has been known for its hidden gold jewels. This was confirmed by archaeologists who found a gold Celtic necklace and another made of an unknown alloy.

16. 12. 2009

16.12.2009 Discovery of 3000 year old skeletons

A great discovery was made eleven years ago by archaeologists underwater. They found dozens of skeletons in the Pacific Ocean. Experts estimate their age at three thousand years. Apparently, they were inhabitants of the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. The news was released by the media just days before the Christmas holidays.

15. 12. 1230

15.12.1230 Premysl Otakar I died.

Přemysl Otakar I was the prince who gave the Czech state firm borders. In the end, he probably got everything he wanted. Albeit at the cost of hard fighting.

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