Tribute is a levy that was reimbursed in the form of cash equivalents or subsistence farming. This term was formed during the founding and development of Kievan Rus, when society on our lands also suffered class stratification. In other civilizations (for example, in Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, etc.), this phenomenon has been the norm since time immemorial
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The Byzantine Empire, one of the most powerful states of the Middle Ages, existed for eleven centuries and is rightfully considered the direct heir of the Roman Empire. Its cultural influence on the countries of Eastern Europe is still waiting for its researchers
The merits of Neo-Gothic and "Neo-Renaissance" were fiercely discussed, but the term "Baroque" was avoided in Russia. The famous architect Bryullov, during a trip to Italy, was outraged by the "perverse taste" and the absurdity of Borromini's creations
The article tells about the Novgorod Chronicles, which brought to us a chronicle of the events of bygone centuries. A brief overview of their division into five main numbers is given, with a brief description of the features of each of them
The first and obligatory rule when writing a picture is that the plot must contain some kind of story. In accordance with the second rule, a saying was written in the picture in poetic form, revealing the meaning of the plot. It was necessary to write in calligraphic style. As we can see, the art of ancient China even then demanded sacrifices
The Chinese Qin Dynasty was in power for only a decade and a half. However, it was she, and above all the first ruler of this name - Qin Shi Huang, who was destined to go down in history as a unifier of disparate Chinese kingdoms into a single centralized empire that laid the foundations for China's socio-economic and administrative-political development for many centuries to come
Slavery system: when did it arise and its main characteristics. What are the main features of a slave society? types of slavery. The main differences between slave and feudal societies
After the Mycenaean period, difficult times began in the history of Greece. This was due to the invasion of the lands of warlike tribes, who made war and piracy a noble occupation. Thus began the Homeric period. Despite many negative points, he could not stop the development of the ancient civilization. What is this period and in honor of whom did it get its name?
The article tells about the fate of the dictator Benito Mussolini, the founder and leader of the Fascist Party in Italy. A brief outline of his life and activities in the sphere of domestic and foreign policy of the state is given
Imperial power has a rather long history. It originated in ancient Rome since the reign of Augustus. The emperors of the world had unlimited power, and this power at some moments contributed to the unprecedented growth of the state and the dominance of its ruler, and in some cases led to severe economic, social and political consequences. Be that as it may, the emperors played a huge role in the development of human history
Pliny the Younger left behind many letters that vividly describe the heyday of the Roman Empire
The wars of Rome against Carthage occupy a significant place in the history of the Ancient World. They influenced the further development of the Mediterranean and all of Europe. Second Punic War 218-201 BC e. - the brightest of the three occurring. It is also called the Hannibal War, or the war against Hannibal
The Roman army in its era was considered the strongest on the planet. Few could then compete with her in military power. Thanks to the strictest discipline and high-quality training of the military, this entire “military machine” of Ancient Rome was an order of magnitude ahead of many military garrisons of other developed states of that time. About the number, ranks, divisions and victories of the Roman army, read the article
The era of knightly campaigns in the Middle East left a significant mark on the history of Western Europe. In this article, we will highlight the background, main events, as well as some of the participants in the Fourth Crusade. Why was this particular campaign chosen for the article? The answer is simple. It contributed to important changes in the political map of the world, and also completely redirected the foreign policy vector of European states. You can learn more about these events in the article
The article is devoted to a brief review of the history of the countries of Western Europe. The paper describes the main events and stages in the development of Western European states
Rifle Semyonovsky Regiment… The legendary military unit of the Russian Imperial Army, formed in early 1691 in the village of Semyonovsk near Moscow. At first, she was called funny. The Semenovsky regiment owes its name to Emperor Peter the Great, who created it for gaming battles
For the sake of this woman, the sovereign of all Russia Peter I sent his first wife, Evdokia Lopukhina, the last queen on the Russian throne, in whose veins there was no foreign blood, to eternal imprisonment in the Suzdal Intercession Monastery. Only an unfortunate accident prevented the favorite from entering into a legal marriage with him and ascending the throne of the world's largest power. Her name is Anna Mons
The 20th century is the era of space records. And this is not surprising, since at the dawn of the era of the conquest of extraterrestrial space, many things were done for the first time, and what seems ordinary today was classified as extraordinary. This does not detract from the merits of those who, step by step, paved the way for those who in the future will have to fly to other worlds. Among them is Dzhanibekov Vladimir Alexandrovich - an astronaut who became the 86th earthling who overcame the earth's gravity
Some call it a mandatory attribute, others call it nothing more than decoration. Some say that they were tortured, others that they even killed them, and still others that they drove nails into the coffin lid … You saw him in American films, in domestic television programs, and hardly at a real court session in Russia. It's a hammer
In 1711, on November 19, in the village of Denisovka, located in the Arkhangelsk province, the famous Russian scientist Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov was born. According to a brief biography, Lomonosov was a chemist, poet, physicist and artist
Throughout the history of mankind, there were a huge number of tribes. Some of them did not leave a special mark, passed unnoticed with their culture and memorable events and sunk into oblivion. Others are remembered for centuries due to the fact that they erected huge structures, left scientific discoveries to a new generation, or, as in the case of vandals, destruction and death
Olympic Games. They are awaited with special trepidation, they have been preparing for them for many years, and it is on them that people from all over the world come together to measure their strength and sports skills. But in order to fully understand them, you need to know which country is the birthplace of the Olympic Games and how they were originally held. Let's talk about this
Whoever the Heroes of the Soviet Union were. Writers, musicians, public figures, and teachers met in their circles. Krenkel Ernst Teodorovich also joined their ranks as one of the best polar explorers and radio operators
History knows a huge number of murderers. Some commit this crime because they can no longer endure, others intentionally and with particular cruelty, and someone because of a mental disorder. The same reason forced to commit the massacre of the "Arizona shooter." Lofner Jared Lee killed 6 people with his actions. But everything has its own special background, and we will analyze it
Medieval Europe left a huge bloody trail in world history. And all because the death pen alty in those days was put on a par with entertainment programs, so not a single weekend passed without this “entertainment”. The execution of the death sentence could not have taken place without the executioners. It was they who carried out torture, cut off heads and prepared guillotines. But who is the executioner: cruel and heartless or forever damned unfortunate person?
In this article we will talk about the causes, essence and consequences of the events that took place in the spring and summer of 1989 in Beijing
In this article, we will talk about all the meanings of the word lepta that are in modern Russian
Today, there are more than 90 subjects in the Russian Federation. One of the administrative regions is the Trans-Baikal Territory
This article will focus on whose hands killed thousands of innocent people before and during World War II. This is Josef Kramer, the commandant of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, whom the prisoners nicknamed the “Belsen beast” for his bitterness
In 1944, the Chicago Convention was signed in the United States - a document according to which the entire global aviation industry has been living for more than 70 years
The Lyubech Congress became an important event in the history of Russia. It took place in 1097. The reason for convening the Lyubech Congress was the important events that brought devastation and bloodshed throughout the territory of old Russia
How few Heroes of the Soviet Union are left today. They received medals and awards for their bravery. In this article you can read about our Heroes of the Soviet Union, who must be remembered and thanked for everything they have done for us
Adolf Eichmann was one of the main perpetrators of the Holocaust, during which millions of Jews were killed. After the defeat of the Reich, he fled to Argentina, but was caught by Israeli intelligence after several years of peaceful life under a false name
Most of us know the name of the ancient Greek god Zeus from the school bench. A huge number of myths and legends are associated with this great thunderer. A gigantic number of films and plays are based on events in the life of a god. The life of the inhabitants of Mount Olympus has always attracted mere mortals. How are they? What do they eat? What do they drink? What is the name of Zeus' daughter? And there are many more such questions. In this article, we will try to figure out how many female children the great ruler of Olympus had
Mythology has always interested humanity, because everything unknown and unknown literally attracts people like a magnet. This article will discuss the beautiful women of Greek mythology, since the daughters of Zeus made no less a contribution to the history of ancient man and Olympus
Communities are groups of people who live in the same locality (city, village, village, settlement) and are connected by common spiritual, political and economic interests. One of their main features is the following: each of the members is aware that he belongs to a collective different from the others. The community is a form of self-organization of society. We invite you to get to know her
This article will provide a historical background to the 1978 Constitution of the RSFSR. The time of its operation and the changes that have occurred in recent years of its existence will be carefully analyzed. The main tenets underlying this law are also described
Over the years of its history, the United States of America has gone from a British colony to a powerful sovereign state claiming world leadership. It was a complex historical process, at certain stages of which one or another political figure clearly emerged, leaving a noticeable mark on the formation of the state. One of them was Jefferson Davis, whose brief biography is given in this article
In ancient Rome, people who were called procurator (Latin) were initially treated with irony. Initially, they were just servants who managed the estates. Over time, the meaning of the word has changed. A respected state position has appeared: the procurator is the governor of the province or the head of part of the imperial property
Education and culture in the 17th century progressed rapidly. This was influenced by the growth of cities, the development of trade and crafts. In addition, Russia's cultural and political relations with Belarus and Ukraine have intensified. And also there was an expansion of ties with the countries of Western and Central Europe, culture and scientific knowledge began to penetrate more and more from there