History

If we imagine for a moment that we managed to get into the world of the early 20th century, we will see an amazing landscape: industrial Europe with smoking factories, important capitalists rushing to work in the morning, and socialist parties just beginning to emerge. Well, let's see how the imagination matches the official story. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

You can better understand the historical processes of the first half of the 20th century by looking at the paintings of artists of that time and reading the most interesting literary works of their contemporaries. Let's go on a little tour. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

While wild nomads roamed the territory of ancient Europe, very interesting (sometimes inexplicable) events took place in the East. They are colorfully written in the Old Testament and in other historical sources. For example, such famous biblical stories as the Tower of Babel and the Flood happened just on the territory of Mesopotamia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Galicia-Volyn principality, geographically located in Eastern Europe, is an interesting symbiosis of close cultures. It arose in 1199, after the unification of the Galician and Volyn lands. Recognized as the largest principality of Southern Russia during feudal fragmentation. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

An interesting state in the south of Russia - the Galicia-Volyn principality - has gone down in history forever. Geographical position, glorious history and picturesque nature invariably attract lovers to explore the world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The cost of products is usually expressed in world equivalent. This function is performed by money, their origin is associated with the development of commodity exchange and the formation of exchange value. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many perceive anarchism as a phenomenon that should not develop in the modern world. The signs of anarchy horrify many. But in order to make a final verdict, it is necessary to study the history of the origin of this sign and its types. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The idea of a nation is an interesting subject for research. Moreover, an interesting conclusion of a number of authoritative researchers is that sooner or later, interethnic conflicts must exhaust themselves in favor of more global world communities. However, the planet still has a long way to go. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Robert Lee - a famous American general in the Confederate States Army, commanded the Northern Virginia Army. Considered one of the most famous and influential American military leaders in the 19th century. He fought in the Mexican-American War, built forts, served at West Point. With the outbreak of the Civil War, he took the side of the South. In Virginia, he was appointed commander in chief. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Thomas Torquemada is one of the most famous inquisitors of the Catholic Church. Even today, his name is remembered with a share of fear, since the deeds he committed are truly terrible. And yet, many are sure that it was he who united the warring Spain, thereby making it the most influential country of that time. So, who was the Black Inquisitor really: an ardent fanatic or a prudent politician?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The most unstable region on our planet in terms of wars and numerous armed conflicts is, of course, the African continent. Perhaps nowhere else has there been such large-scale casu alties and destruction as in this region. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The famous Medici dynasty is most often associated with the Italian Renaissance. People from this we althy family ruled Florence for a long time and made it the cultural and scientific center of Europe. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Aristotle Onassis is one of the most charismatic and controversial personalities of the last century. The biography of this person until today haunts historians, businessmen and economists who are trying in vain to understand the formula for success, which was so easily guessed by the Greek billionaire. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This majestic building is one of the oldest in the world. It impresses with its truly gigantic size. This article will be of interest not only to tourists traveling to Italy, but also to schoolchildren studying world art culture (IHC). The temple of Saturn, according to legend, was erected on the site of the altar, which was once erected by the god himself. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the outstanding statesman of Russia at the end of the 17th century - Alexei Semenovich Shein, the first domestic generalissimo, who entered the glorious galaxy of "chicks of Petrov's nest". A brief outline of the main stages of his life is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

You can learn about how the defense of the Caucasus during the Great Patriotic War took place from numerous historical sources. This page of the military history of Russia is considered one of the most important, significant, worth being proud of. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

One of the most romantic activities is the search for historical artifacts. Everything found in the ground or a cache is usually called the familiar word "treasure". What is gold, silver and precious metals - everyone knows, but is it only considered a treasure?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

At the direction of the British Ambassador, the Zanzibar Sultanate is separated from Oman and becomes independent, although legally this state was not under the protectorate of Great Britain. It is unlikely that this small country would have been mentioned on the pages of textbooks if the military conflict that took place on its territory had not entered the annals of history as the shortest war in the world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The emergence and collapse of the empire of Charlemagne is a significant event in the history of medieval Europe. In essence, after the collapse of the Roman Empire, this was the first attempt to unite various peoples into one large state. The Carolingians pursued an expansive policy aimed at capturing the territories left after the rule of the Romans. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There are a large number of supporters of the theory that modern civilization was by no means the first in the history of the planet Earth. That is why ancient technologies are treated with increased attention, trying to establish whether there really were advanced civilizations thousands of years ago. In this article, we will talk about the most amazing and unusual objects that have haunted scientists for more than a decade. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

According to fairy tales and textbooks on mythology, Eris appeared from the connection of two gods: Erebus (Darkness) and Nyukta (Night). Her grandfather is Chaos itself. Her sister is Nemesis (the goddess of retribution), and her brothers are the twins Thanatos (the god of death) and Hypnos (the god of sleep). It is known that Eris gave birth to the goddess of hunger - the cruel daughter of Limes. The girl became close friends with the god of war Ores and often traveled with him for entertainment, provoking quarrels and wars between states. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In Russia at the beginning of the 20th century, coalition governments are provisional governments that tried to stop the fall of the economy after hostilities and revolutions in order to introduce a democratic form of government. In total, three such governments were created. None of them could hold the power. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The last ruler of Egypt was Ptolemy XV Caesarion - the son of Cleopatra and Gaius Julius Caesar. He was killed on the orders of Caesar's adopted son Octavian. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

William Lincoln, the son of Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary, was born in Illinois, in the city of Springfield. The parents chose the boy's name in honor of Mary's brother-in-law. The boy died at the age of 11. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The fragmentation of the Russian state served as a prerequisite for the appearance of the royal court. The role of the Sovereign's court in governing the country was great. People close to the king, who held ranks in this structure, could influence the political and economic spheres. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The terms "dominion" and "British Commonwe alth" are often used in historical books containing information about the political aspects of the development of European states. Let's take a closer look at the meaning of definitions. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Thanks to the adoption of the Constitution, 2 rounds of parliamentary elections were held in France, as a result of which the Legislative Assembly was established on October 1, 1791. It was an organization that consisted of only one chamber. The first such institution set itself the goal of fighting the unlimited power of King Louis XVI, defending the interests of the third estate and the state. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Zemskoy hut was one of the elected bodies on the territory of Tsarist Russia, which controlled and ensured the implementation of local self-government. There were several positions in this body: zemstvo headman, zemstvo deacon, kissers. These positions for a period of 1 to 2 years were occupied by people who were nominated by the people. In addition, it was the local people who financed the body's budget. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The most influential and famous Persian scholar in the medieval Islamic world, Abu Ali ibn Sina, is known to the world under a simpler and more sonorous name - Avicenna. Contemporaries in the East called him a spiritual mentor, a sage. And this is quite understandable. Avicenna brought up a whole galaxy of philosophers, was a vizier. Combining these two incarnations, he seemed to be the ideal of a scientist. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

It can be assumed that from the moment our ancestors came to the need to use wood as a building material, the profession of carpenter appeared. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Westphalian system is the order of international politics established in Europe in the 17th century. It laid the foundations of modern relations between countries and gave impetus to the formation of new nation-states. After the First World War, the Versailles-Washington system developed, which had many shortcomings and was completely unstable. After World War II, the Y alta-Potsdam system of international relations operated. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ivan Alekseevich Romanov, unlike the younger brother of Peter I, has never been of great interest to researchers. Nevertheless, he was the last king to be crowned king with the legendary cap of Monomakh. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

God Balder in Scandinavian mythology was also called Balder, which in translation meant "master". Agriculture was considered his sphere of patronage, however, like the whole plant world. The pagans worshiped the god Balder as the deity of spring, the rebirth of nature after hibernation and all light in general. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The invasion of Batu into Russia (XIII century) - the invasion of the army of the Mongol Empire into the territory of the ancient Russian principalities. This event left a deep mark in the history of our Fatherland. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The German film and theater actress, TV presenter, which will be discussed in this article, gained fame in world cinema mainly thanks to a duet with actor Til Schweiger in the films "Handsome" and "Handsome 2" (comedy). Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

The first Ukrainian cosmonaut, Pavel Popovich, was born in the simplest and most ordinary family. It is unlikely that anyone could have thought then that this person would become one of the few who would be lucky in 1960 to be enrolled in the first cosmonaut corps along with the legendary Yuri Gagarin and fly into space twice. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Battle of Rzhev has become synonymous with a huge number of senseless human losses. Throughout the year, at the cost of huge sacrifices, Soviet soldiers beat off kilometer after kilometer in the forests near Moscow and Tver. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

The war in Syria has been going on for more than five years. It began with an uprising against the regime of Bashar al-Assad in the spring of 2011. Over time, various military-political groups and international organizations were involved in the conflict. Analysts believe that the situation in the Middle East and the possibility of combating international terrorism depend on the outcome of the war in Syria. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the early post-war years, the countries that had previously been allies in the anti-fascist struggle became irreconcilable enemies. One of the manifestations of this confrontation was, developed in the United States, a plan of attack on the USSR, called "Dropshot". It is discussed in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Great Patriotic War ended with a victory that the Soviet people had been seeking for four years. Men fought on the fronts, women worked on collective farms, at military factories - in a word, they provided rear. However, the euphoria caused by the long-awaited victory was replaced by a sense of hopelessness. Continuous hard work, hunger, Stalinist repressions, renewed with renewed vigor - these phenomena overshadowed the post-war years. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01