History 2024, November

The history of Nazi Germany is like a swamp in which all more or less real facts are drowning. Difficulties are also thrown up by former allies, who are vitally interested in hiding many unpleasant events. Once upon a time there lived a Nazi, to whom all of the above can be applied in full. His name is Rudolf Hess

Humanity has filled its history with many unique, mysterious, terrifying events. One of the brightest incarnations of such incidents was the year 1666. These were mystical 12 months, during which the European world waited with bated breath for the predicted apocalypse. What caused it and what other events happened this year?

The most famous representative of Roman culture, as well as a priceless diamond of philosophical thought in general, is the orator, philosopher and politician Marcus Tullius Cicero. What achievements is this person known for? What trace was left by him on the pages of history? What secrets of the philosophical world did Cicero reveal to us?

The article tells about the main historical features of the Ancient Roman state, formed in the 7th century BC. e. and in 476 fell under the pressure of the barbarians. A brief outline of the features inherent in his art, culture, philosophy and religion is given

Mark Antony tried to imitate his distant ancestor Hercules: he let go of his beard, began to gird a tunic at his hip, fastened a sword to his belt and wrapped himself in a heavy cloak

In chronicles and stories about Kievan Rus, special attention is paid to Princess Olga. Left a widow at a young age, she ascended the throne and radically transformed the socio-economic, political and spiritual sphere of society, strengthened the central power in Russia

The history of our country is riddled with mysteries and mysteries, in recent years, scientists have raised huge questions written by Nestor "The Tale of Bygone Years". Some inconsistencies and white spots have always been found in it, but for several years historians and archaeologists have been studying it quite seriously. And sometimes their discoveries contradict everything we knew before

Philip II of Macedon was a skilled diplomat and an outstanding military leader. He was able to create a great ancient power, which later became the basis of the empire of Alexander the Great

In ancient times there were no dating sites, no psychotherapists and counselors, no divorce proceedings. Instead, myths, legends and beliefs were invented, in which the goddesses and gods of love corresponded to the numerous forms of this bright feeling

The division is one of the main forms of tactical formations in the army. The article tells about all the features of this molding, and how it differs from others

Little-known facts of Russian history will reveal a lot of new things. In the era of Peter the Great, the struggle was fought not only in the west. Bloody uprisings undermined Russia from the inside

The article explains why the Soviet army focused on the use of tanks in future battles

Historian Suetonius called his hero "divine". Indeed, it is difficult to overestimate the impact that Julius Caesar had on the culture and life of Western Europe, and indeed on the entire world order. A brilliant commander, politician, he was a talented translator and writer. Descendants left a legacy that is parsed into quotes. "Thus said Julius Caesar" - a phrase that guarantees the perfect content of the quote

The word "reservation" is usually associated with the US and local Indians. The indigenous population of this country has been persecuted and exterminated for hundreds of years. In the end, there were very few of them left. A reservation is a specially designated area where the remnants of the indigenous population live. There are many places like this on the planet

To this day, people's interest in the life and life of emperors and tsars of the Romanov dynasty is indestructible. The period of their reign is surrounded by luxury, splendor of palaces with beautiful gardens and magnificent fountains

The jousting tournament was a special entertainment of the nobility of the Middle Ages. And although it was created to train the military qualities and abilities of a knight, yet often the tournament simply turned into a fun show

It has been almost 70 years since Adolf Hitler's suicide. However, his figure is still of interest to historians who want to understand how a modest young artist without an academic education could lead the German nation into a state of mass psychosis and become an ideologist and initiator of the bloodiest crimes in world history. So what were the reasons for Hitler's rise to power, how did this process take place and what preceded this event?

The propaganda poster did not lose its relevance even after the Victory. However, many samples of those years, despite the impeccability of the art form, acquired signs of bureaucracy, unnecessary splendor, and sometimes complete meaninglessness

One of the most famous travelers, whose contribution to the list of geographical research can hardly be overestimated, is David Livingston. What did this enthusiast discover? His biography and achievements are detailed in the article

Princess Cantemir and Peter I - what brought them into each other's arms? Twenty-year-old Maria became the last, therefore, the most passionate love of the great sovereign, who by the time they met was almost 50. Who is she, this mysterious Moldavian princess?

England, as one of the most ancient countries, has made a significant contribution to global architecture. An incredible number of historical monuments on the territory of the state makes a huge impression on tourists

The article tells about the Vladimir province, which occupied a significant part of pre-revolutionary Russia and left a noticeable mark in its history. A brief outline of the way of its development is given

The great geographical discoveries were one of the major turning points in human history. Let's turn to the history of perhaps the most famous of them

In New Zealand 7 years ago, in 2008, Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to summit Everest, the highest mountain in the world, died. Today E. Hillary is the most famous resident of New Zealand, and not only thanks to the legendary ascent

The Aztec and Mayan pyramids excite the minds of not only various researchers. To the astonished tourists, the guides tell stories related to a long-vanished civilization, from which the blood runs cold. These amazing architectural monuments are reluctant to share their secrets, so humanity can only summarize all the information that is known about the pyramids

The estate system is a special order of state structure in the history of all countries. In what way does it manifest itself? How is an estate different from a class? We will analyze in more detail later in the article

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in many former republics of the USSR, organizations were formed that were of a nationalist nature. Among them was the association "National Congress of the Chechen People", which was formed on the territory of Chechnya. The purpose of the organization was to secede from the USSR and Russia. The leader of the movement was Dzhokhar Dudayev, who, under the Union, held the rank of General of the Soviet Air Force. But the militants were opposed by the Russian army, led by Russian generals of the Chechen war

Kosygin Alexei Nikolaevich was a major party and statesman in the Soviet era. He was twice Hero of Socialist Labor. Date of birth of Kosygin Alexei Nikolaevich - February 8 (12), 1904. The hometown of the figure was St. Petersburg

The pioneer organization played a crucial role in the upbringing of children in the USSR. Literally everything, from the motto of the pioneers to the uniform, set the youth on self-discipline and the desire for self-improvement, as well as respect for the elders and love for the Motherland. In a word, the pioneer was an example for all Soviet guys

Kirov Sergei Mironovich - a man who occupied a special place among the leaders of the party elite of the Soviet era. Even his death was the reason for the beginning of the tragic events that claimed more than a dozen lives of innocent people

The biography of General Glagolev is almost entirely devoted to the army. His life was cut short very early, in the fiftieth year. But during this time he managed to go through three wars, become a Hero of the Soviet Union and rise to the rank of Colonel General

Hitler, having started the war with the USSR on June 22, 1941, planned to end it by the autumn of that year. However, he didn't succeed. For what reasons did this happen? Why the Barbarossa plan failed will be discussed in this article

The reign of Alexander II is depicted in history as a period of "great reforms". It was thanks to him that serfdom was abolished in Russia - an event that played a big role in the future development of the state

After reading the article, you will get acquainted with the main provisions of the Federal Law "On Fire Safety" of December 21, 1994. Despite its long validity, this legal act does not lose its relevance to this day

The largest state in the world - the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics occupied a sixth of the planet. The area of the USSR is forty percent of Eurasia. The Soviet Union was 2.3 times larger than the US and quite a bit smaller than the North American continent. The area of the USSR is a large part of northern Asia and eastern Europe. Approximately a quarter of the territory fell on the European part of the world, the remaining three quarters lay in Asia. The main area of the USSR was occupied by Russia: three-quarters of the entire country

In this article we will find out which countries signed the 1961 Hague Convention. We also define its main essence

In this review we will learn about the history of one of the oldest cities in Russia - Kursk. A general description of this locality will also be given

This article presents a biography of the famous historian and writer Klim Zhukov. Special attention is paid to his most valuable works

In this review, we will learn the main characteristics of the German heavy cruiser "Prinz Eugen" during the Second World War. We also learn the history of its creation, existence and death

In this review, we will consider the fate of the building, which for 17 years was the tallest in the world - the Warsaw radio mast. We will find out the prerequisites for its construction, the conditions of construction and operation, the reasons for the fall