Today it is difficult to find a person who would know anything about the Russo-Japanese war. True, some vaguely recall the blockade of Port Arthur, but knowledge usually ends there
History 2024, November
Technique that participated in World War II on both sides of the front is sometimes more recognizable and "canonical" than even its participants. A vivid confirmation of this is our PPSh submachine gun and German Tiger tanks. Their “popularity” on the Eastern Front was such that our soldiers saw the T-6 in almost every second tank of the enemy
Paul Joseph Goebbels - one of the main propagandists of the Third Reich, an important figure in the Nazi party, ally and confidant of Adolf Hitler
“The Russian kingdom” is the official name of the Russian state, which existed for a relatively short time - only 174 years, which fell within the time period between 1547 and 1721. During this period, the country was ruled by kings. Not princes, not emperors, but Russian tsars. Each reign became a certain stage in the historical development of Russia
The Volga trade route was one of the first of its kind, but over time it was forgotten, switching to more convenient routes. Nevertheless, he had a significant impact on the territory for centuries
Prince Mikhail Glinsky - a political and military leader who joined the service of Vasily III during the Russian-Lithuanian war of 1507-1508
At the time of his election as king, Batory was 43 years old, and his bride - 53. Of course, there could no longer be any talk of any heir. However, their union was initially purely political. But although Stefan shied away from fulfilling his marital duty, nevertheless, when the bishop suggested that he think about divorce and a second marriage, he flatly refused
The period of the reign of Grand Duke Igor - the son of Rurik is distinguished by cruel incessant wars, campaigns and skirmishes. Trying to match his brother Prophetic Oleg, Prince Igor pursued an uncompromising policy both within the Kievan state and beyond
Kazan campaigns of Ivan the Terrible is one of the most topical topics in the history of Russia. This is primarily due to a wide range of different interpretations and assessments of those events, often erroneous. An attempt to present this conflict only as a clash of interests of two interested parties (the Russian kingdom and the Crimean Khanate) does not give the whole picture
In ancient Russia, the law was represented by the norms of customary law. There were no written collections containing them. The law was an oral set of legal norms. International agreements and between princes were oral. The first written documents of international law that have survived to this day were the treaties of Russia with Byzantium
In 1453, the fall of Constantinople took place. This is a key event of this period, which actually meant the collapse of the Eastern Roman Empire. Constantinople was captured by the Turks. After this military success, the Turks established total dominance in the Eastern Mediterranean. Since then, the city remained the capital of the Ottoman Empire until 1922
The detective novel known in Russia as "The Pointing Finger" was released in 1942 in the United States of America. Other titles: Vacation in Limstock, Finger of Destiny
Alexander the Great, whose biography shows us the indefatigable desire of a person for a grandiose dream, has become one of the most important characters in ancient history. Even in ancient times, the glory of the world's greatest commander was entrenched in him. And it is no coincidence, because it was this ruler who managed to create an empire colossal in scale
Since the history of mankind is in some way the history of wars, one of its most significant figures are warlords. The names of great commanders, as well as the exploits of great battles and victories, occupy a special niche in world history
King Francis II ruled for only a couple of years at a young age, after which he died suddenly. However, despite this, his reign is a bright page in the history of France
The Roman Empire has been seen as a role model more than once. The elite of many states proclaimed themselves the successors of the Romans, assuming the divine mission of recreating the world empire. She imitated state institutions, the customs of the Romans, architecture. However, few people managed to bring their army to perfection
Boyarynya Morozova is one of the well-known Russian personalities who left a mark on the history of their state. This woman has become the embodiment of fearlessness and stubbornness, she is a real fighter for her principles and ideals. The attitude towards the boyar is ambiguous, for some she is an ordinary fanatic, ready to die, just not to give up her own beliefs, for others she commands respect for her stamina and loy alty to the accepted faith
Olonets province was one of the northern parts of the Russian Empire. It was separated into a separate governorship by decree of Catherine the Great in 1784. Apart from small breaks, the province existed until 1922
Romulus Augustulus remained for centuries as the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, who was overthrown by the leader of the German barbarian tribe Odoacer in 476. Historians later took this date as the beginning of the Middle Ages
The Roman Senate (Senatus) from the Latin Senex (word for elder or council of elders) was an advisory governing body. His role changed with the era. The role of the Senate in the Roman Republic was extremely high, and in the imperial era, its power was in decline. It is important to note the difference between deliberative and legislative bodies in the sense that the Senate itself did not propose bills, i.e. it was not legislative
Ironically, the name of the first emperor of Rome, Augustus, was also borne by his last emperor, whom his contemporaries derisively called not by his full name, but simply Augusten
The history of Ancient Rome takes a significant period of time and is considered in detail within the framework of the school curriculum, as well as in institutes. Rome left the world many cultural monuments, scientific discoveries and art objects. It is difficult for archaeologists and historians to overestimate the legacy of the empire, but its fall turned out to be quite natural and predictable. Like many other civilizations, having reached the peak of its development during the reign of the Antonine dynasty, the Roman Empire in the 3rd century entered a stage of deep
The Praetorian Guard, which originated during the years of the republic and established itself under the empire, subsequently played a huge political role. Even the emperors had to reckon with the Praetorians, since they could remove the objectionable, and force some to take the throne, officially remaining the bodyguards of the emperors and consuls
The laws of Solon gave impetus to the formation of a new political system - democracy. This renunciation of the dominance of the tribal nobility was radical and caused resentment in Athenian society. But the process was launched by Solon, and the meaning of his laws is still being studied by us today
The Roman Empire was the direct successor of the Republic, which turned the "Eternal City" into the main power in the west. The starting point for the beginning of the empire is considered to be 27 BC, when the first emperor in the person of Octavian Augustus comes to power. He succeeds his uncle Gaius Julius Caesar, a military leader and politician who was killed during the conspiracy. From this moment on, happy times of we alth and prosperity come for the whole state
The heyday of feudalism fell on the Middle Ages, when the economy of all developed countries was built on the mass exploitation of the peasantry and the strict hierarchy of society. Another important feature of the era was the political fragmentation and weakness of the central government
The legal system of the Ancient World is a rather complex and multifaceted topic. On the one hand, they could then execute “without trial or investigation”, but on the other hand, many laws that existed at that time were far more fair than those that were and are in force in the territories of many modern states. King Hammurabi, who ruled in Babylon from time immemorial, is a good example of this versatility. More precisely, not he himself, but those laws that were adopted during his reign
The Hellenistic states are an important milestone, a special period in human history, which had a huge impact on the subsequent development of the socio-state and cultural-political world order. What caused the emergence of these powers? How did the Hellenistic states emerge? What are their distinguishing features and characteristics? This article will be devoted to these and many other issues
History keeps many names of great commanders, whose great victories the whole world knows. One of these is Hannibal Barca, his military talent and ability to think outside the box allowed Carthage to win many great victories. One of the most risky strategic maneuvers that the commander made was the passage of his thousands of troops through the Alps
The life of historical figures is always full of secrets. Today we will shed light on the biography of the famous Turkish reformer. Ataturk Mustafa Kemal: who is he?
The article is devoted to a brief overview of the Turkish wars from the 16th century to our time. The work indicates the main events and stages
The article tells about the historical processes that led the once powerful Ottoman Empire to its collapse, which resulted in the formation of the Republic of Turkey
The Battle of Kosovo is not an attempt by the Ottomans to capture all of Europe, but the formation of the Serbs. Only through the bitterness of defeat did they realize their unity
The article tells about the numerous Armenian dynasties, the great Armenian kings, the most famous of which was Tigran the Great, as well as the emperors of Byzantium of Armenian origin
For all the many hundreds of years during which the formation and development of our country took place, relations with the tribes that lived on the territory of present-day Turkey were tense. The most powerful opponents have always been the Ottoman Turks, whose dynasty ruled the Ottoman Empire for many years
This Frenchman has become one of the few in the history of mankind who managed to make a really significant contribution to science and literature at the same time. The material presents the main points of the biography of Blaise Pascal
Among the thinkers who left a noticeable mark in the study of the development of society, a special place is occupied by the French scientist Gabriel Tarde, whose biography and research activities formed the basis of this article. Many of his ideas, expressed at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, have not lost their relevance today
Essay essay describing the history of Egypt in terms of scientific and pseudo-scientific facts about the origin, rise and fall of civilization
For scientists, Homo habilis is one of the most controversial representatives of the human species. This is due to the fact that, even with multiple paleontological findings, they could not finally determine its place on the evolutionary tree. Nevertheless, today its direct relationship with man remains undeniable
Where did the first man appear on our planet? This question has been troubling scientists since the time of Charles Darwin. No less the question of where the first man appeared is of interest to many curious inhabitants