Every nation has beautiful and amazing legends. What is an interesting legend? This is a legend, having heard which, I want to believe that it tells about real events. Such legends are not forgotten, they are remembered for many years
History 2024, November
Who would be interested in some kind of princess Dolgorukova (were there a lot of princesses in Russia?), if not for the great love that intertwined her fate with the life of Emperor Alexander II? Not a favorite who would have twisted the Sovereign as she wanted, Ekaterina Mikhailovna became his only love, created a family for him, whom he dearly loved and protected
Knightly orders: the history of their origin, existence and destruction. Facts about modern knights and their followers
Not everyone manages to do something outstanding in life. That is why I so want to learn as much as possible about historical characters who outlived their time in business. What were they like? It is not always possible to judge this, but today there are many new methods that allow us to get closer to unraveling this mystery
So, the story of Vlad Dracula began at the end of 1431 in Transylvania, when a son was born to the heroic commander Basarab the Great, who famously fought against the Turks. I must say that this was far from the most beautiful baby, it is with his repulsive appearance that some historians associate the pathological manifestation of cruelty
In 2014, the Winter Olympic Games were held in the Russian city of Sochi. Eighty-eight countries took part in this event. This is almost twice as much as Sarajevo, which hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics
A special role for historians is played by material evidence of culture: witnesses of dances and rituals, lifestyle outside of working hours. Gradually, with the development of thinking, people learned to create truly amazing masterpieces. We are talking about such a creation as an architectural structure
As a result of the peasant uprising, the power of the Mongols was overthrown. The Yuan Dynasty was succeeded by the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Who introduced the "dry law"? In the USSR, these times have come since the publication by MS Gorbachev in May 1985 of the corresponding decree on combating drunkenness and alcohol abuse. In connection with its introduction, many curses fell on the then Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Council from the population of the country, who expressed dissatisfaction with the decision
Historical chronology, as you know, is divided into two periods. In the beginning there was a time that contemporaries call the stage BC. It ends with the onset of the first year. At this time our era began
In the history of Kievan Rus, there are not many rulers who left a significant mark. Each of the princes left his milestone in the chronology of events, which is now being studied by scientists. Some of them distinguished themselves by campaigns against neighboring states, some annexed new lands, some entered into a historically important alliance with enemies. Yuri Dolgoruky, of course, was not the last among them
The article gives a brief historical background on the creation, development and decline of the first Muslim state in India. The conditions under which the Sultanate lost its power are described. In addition, the meaning of the word sultanate is revealed
The article tells about the history of the formation of the armed forces and the changing role of military force in the history of mankind. Special attention is paid to the history, development and current state of affairs in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. A brief description of the structure of the RF Armed Forces is given
Arthur Guinness (1725-1803) - the founder of the dynasty and the very first famous brewer from the Irish city of Dublin. Beer, first brewed by him and named after him - "Guinness" - the drink is almost legendary. Today it is one of the most popular and consumed types of dark beer. The article is devoted to the two most important for the Guinness dynasty Arthur - the founder of the brand and his son, the successor of his father's business
Badaevsky warehouses in St. Petersburg are familiar to many people from the history of the Great Patriotic War. What comes to mind when you mention them? The fire that destroyed most of the food supplies in besieged Leningrad. Unfortunately, their popularity is too sad
An ordinary Leningrad girl Tanya Savicheva became known to the whole world thanks to her diary, which she kept in 1941-1942. during the siege of Leningrad. This book has become one of the main symbols of those terrible events
Louis XVI had a weak character, because of which he could not decide on his position during the revolution. It cost him his life, and for France it was the end of the Old Order
In ancient times there was such a people as the Phoenicians, but who are they, what did they do? We will consider the answers to these questions, as well as their culture, language, religion and history in the article
There were two references in Lermontov's life that influenced his life and work. The mention of the Caucasus can be found more than once in poems
How powerful the Roman Empire was. But she fell … Consider why this happened, as well as the main events and emperors
Mamai is a great person. It was under him that the famous Battle of Kulikovo took place. But who is he? Was he a khan and ruler of the Golden Horde? What is its history?
The creation of the First International is connected with the first economic crisis of the capitalist system in 1857-1859. Against the backdrop of simultaneous problems in all developed industrial countries, an understanding of global unification among workers has come. It was from this period that the proletarian alliances of England and France came to the conclusion about a single international organization. An event in Russia added fuel to the fire. In 1863, Alexander II cracked down on the revolution in Poland. The rebels demanded independence
Because of her origins, this woman could shine in high society and lead a luxurious, carefree existence. But Jenny von Westphalen, interesting facts about which are presented in this article, chose a completely different life. Full of suffering, deprivation and hardship. It was this fate, alas, that was prepared for the wife of the great theoretician of communism, Karl Marx
Cunning criminals could hardly be stopped if not for even more cunning and tenacious detectives. This profession occupies one of the leading roles in the modern world. Detective stories have long occupied a very significant niche on television. But who are the most famous detectives that existed in the real world?
Ukraine is the largest state in Europe. Although some historians claim that the country is the cradle of European culture and has been around for centuries, this is not true. The formation of Ukraine as a state actually took place 23 years ago. This is a young country that is just learning to live on its own, without anyone's support
Era is a large time period, a historical period. This is the name of the system of reckoning, as well as the beginning of this reckoning. The entire history of our planet can be conditionally divided into long periods. Among themselves, they differ in a certain climatic and geographical change, as well as a significant breakthrough in the development of the animal and plant world
The Peace of Portsmouth is an agreement between the Russian Empire and Japan on the cessation of hostilities. It was this treaty that ended the senseless and destructive Russo-Japanese War that lasted from 1904 to 1905. This significant event happened on August 23, 1905 in Portsmouth, an American town, with the mediation of the US government
Misty Albion - what is it, where did this name come from? This is the question that most inquisitive travelers ask. Albion is the ancient name of the British Isles. The word has a Celtic origin, under this name modern England was known to the ancient Greeks. In Celtic, the word "albus" meant "mountains", but in translation from Latin - "white"
Kafa is a city that has flourished and fallen, sheltered representatives of different nations on its land, has a rich history and very beautiful nature. It was originally called Theodosia, references to which can be found in Homer's poem "The Odyssey"
The treaty, called the Peace of Paris, was signed on March 30, 1856. It should be noted that the victorious countries, exhausted by a long military campaign, very costly and bloody, took care of the acceptability for Russia of his points
It is believed that slavery is almost completely eliminated on our planet. This does not mean that it does not exist, it just has acquired other forms, often very sophisticated
I wonder what? declaring the village a source of socialism, the Socialist-Revolutionary Party treated its inhabitants themselves with sufficient caution. Peasants have never really been particularly politically literate. What to expect them, the leaders and ordinary members of the organization did not know, the life of the villagers was alien to them
Ancient Rome left many mysteries after its disappearance. To this day, there are disputes about the symbolism, culture and political system of this state. The abbreviation SPQR is one of the mysteries of the ancient republic
Features of Japan and its historical development are clearly visible today. This original country was able to carry through the centuries almost unchanged a special culture, in many respects different even from that originated in the territory of its closest neighbors
Oddly enough, but in a conversation about ancient states, we often recall Egypt and Sumer, Greece and Rome. The history of Azerbaijan also stretched for several thousand years
A doer is a ruler, a philosopher is a thinker. If you only think and do not act, then it will not end in anything good. In this respect, among all the Roman rulers, Marcus Aurelius was an exception. He lived a double life. One was in full view of everyone, and the other remained a secret until his death
The number of disappeared ancient civilizations and peoples who once inhabited our planet exceeds all your expectations. There are several thousand such peoples in Europe alone. They were subjugated by their neighbors, assimilated, genocide, etc. One way or another, we will never see them again in the form in which they originally existed. This article will look at some of these peoples
What kind of events have happened in the world for many centuries. These were both international joys and global tragedies. And each of the events has its key significance, because no one knows how the world would have turned if something specific had not happened at all. World history knows a lot of wars, strife and subsequent peace negotiations and alliances
Moscow is the capital of our Motherland. Many people have been to this city. Someone loves him, someone hates him. But one cannot but admit that Moscow is architecturally beautiful and historically rich, especially its center. There are riches on Red Square - Execution Ground, a famous monument to Minin and Pozharsky, the tomb of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, he is also a mausoleum
A lot of people believe in the magic of the name. And for this reason, young parents begin to think about choosing a name for their child in advance, before the baby is born. It so happened that in 2010 there was a fashion for foreign names, everywhere we were surrounded by children whose names are Riana, Milena, Mark, Stefan … Then it was fashionable to call children by foreign names. But now more and more parents want to highlight their child with an unusual Old Slavonic name