On This Day: Byzantine-Bulgarian wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II... (1014)

On July 29, 1014: Byzantine-Bulgarian wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat on the Bulgarian army, and his subsequent treatment of 15,000 prisoners reportedly causes Tsar Samuil of Bulgaria to die of a heart attack less than three months later, on October 6.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.