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Heinrich Enrique the Navigator only three times went to sea for short distances in his life, but nevertheless he is the most prominent representative of the discoverers. It was he who brought unprecedented glory and enormous we alth to Portugal, which forced all European rulers to reckon with the opinion of this country. Today we will tell you about this most amazing person, who is undeservedly rarely mentioned in the context of marine discoveries. So, get acquainted - Henry the Navigator. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the first Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia - St. Job, for his service to God and the Church canonized as Orthodox saints. A brief outline of his life and work is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of world engineering and architectural thought cannot be imagined without the name of Aristotle Fioravanti. And for Russia, this person is an architect of special significance, because he formed the ensemble of the main state complex and built the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A little less than 35 years ago, one of the most famous Russian monument restorers, the architect Baranovsky, passed away. At one time he lived in a tiny apartment, located in the Novodevichy Convent, in hospital wards. And this more than modest dwelling for several decades was the headquarters where the salvation of Russian culture was organized. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

The article tells about a prominent political and public figure of the late XIX and early XX centuries. Prince Sergei Dmitrievich Urusov, who was a deputy of the first State Duma of Russia and later became an employee of a number of Soviet organizations. A brief overview of the main stages of his life is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Henry 3 Valois - the great commander, king of France, frequenter of magnificent balls, connoisseur of religion, talented diplomat and, finally, the last of the Valois family. Let's find out what was the life path of this man. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The reforms carried out in Russia by Peter I, condemning the attitude of Catherine II to the cruelties of serfdom, did not, in fact, change the standard of living and the position of the peasantry in the 18th century. 90% of the country's population experienced an increase in feudal oppression, increased poverty, and complete lack of rights. Peasant life, subordinated to the order of work on the ground, was rational, poor, preserved the roots and traditions of their ancestors. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The heavy cruiser "Stalingrad" belongs to the type of ships of the USSR Navy, the construction of which was initiated personally by V. I. Stalin. Their basis was the ship "Lützow", bought in Germany shortly before the Second World War. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Khanpasha Nuradilov: a detailed biography of the Hero of the Soviet Union, all the exploits and interesting facts are described. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Life and tragic death forever bound the family of the last Russian emperor and a very whole and faithful, as if carved from one block, such a person as Grand Duke Sergei Mikhailovich. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The world's first railway was built centuries ago. It all started with wooden rails, along which horses pulled carts. Today, the railway is a modern transport that continues to be modified and improved. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Ipatiev House was the most famous building in Yekaterinburg. In July 1918, in its basement, the Bolsheviks shot Emperor Nicholas II and members of his family. From that moment on, the Romanov dynasty ceased to exist. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Military conflicts between different countries have become an integral part of human history. Even in our time, in some parts of the world there are armed confrontations that bring devastation and many human casu alties. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Historians say that Margaret of Anjou, although she was defiantly unpopular, was nevertheless considered quite a powerful force in politics. Trusting, flexible and unstable Heinrich became clay in the hands of his wife when she wanted to do something. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ivan Yakovlev played an important role in the education of the Chuvash people. He created a new national alphabet, translated books and brought up several generations of teachers. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Nikolai Bulganin is a well-known Russian statesman. He was a member of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the CPSU, Marshal of the Soviet Union, one of the closest associates of Joseph Stalin. Over the years, he headed the State Bank, the Council of Ministers, was the Minister of Defense of the USSR. Has the title of Hero of Socialist Labor. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The modern system of reckoning has a little more than two thousand years after the birth of Jesus Christ and several hundred centuries before this event. However, before the advent of the Christian chronology, different nations had their own ways of measuring time. Slavic tribes are no exception. Long before the advent of Christianity, they had their own calendar. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ares is the god of war in ancient Greek mythology. Who is he? A cruel and bloodthirsty killer who is not interested in anything but battles, or a passionate and ardent lover, enslaved by the unearthly beauty of Aphrodite? About this and many other things that are related to the ancient Greek god of war - in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Since ancient times, people have made and used various types of weapons. With its help, a person obtained food, defended himself from enemies, guarded his home. In the article we will consider ancient weapons - some of its types that have been preserved from past centuries and are in the collections of special museums. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A chastity belt is a special device that, when worn on a woman, is designed to prevent sexual intercourse. As the legends say, it was used by jealous husbands as a means of guaranteeing fidelity, going on the Crusades for a long time. It is believed that there were also male chastity belts that served as an obstacle to masturbation. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Blitzkrieg is an instant combat tactic (German Blitzkrieg, from Blitz - lightning and Krieg - war), which brings victory to the army of conquerors. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Russian language is rich in phraseological units that came from various, and sometimes “dead” languages at the moment. Many of them are associated with significant events that radically changed the course of history. The Latin expression "to cross the Rubicon" is no exception. For the first time it sounded from the lips of one of the greatest people of the Roman Empire - Gaius Julius Caesar. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of Russia keeps many secrets, the formation of which was also due to the fact that many rulers who came to power reshaped it for themselves, often destroying priceless evidence objectionable to them - material evidence and documents. Many mysteries are connected with the Golden Horde, or rather with what used to be called the Mongol-Tatar yoke. For example, why did not a single prince who received a label to reign pass on such a valuable attribute to his descendants?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The name of Rodion (Andrey) Oslyabi, like his brother Alexander Peresvet - the heroes of the Battle of Kulikovo, is forever inscribed in the tablets of people's memory as the savior of the Russian land. The Orthodox Church venerates them as holy martyrs and has established holidays when their names are remembered and revered in a special way. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The battle on the Kulikovo field became one of the most mysterious victories of Russian weapons, on the one hand, the Tatars were defeated, on the other hand, the Horde yoke was never thrown off. What did the victory on the Kulikovo field actually bring? What are the results of the Battle of Kulikovo?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Vasily Zakharovich Korzh - Hero of the Soviet Union. During the Second World War, he was the commander of the "Komarovtsy" - a detachment of partisans, taking the post of Major General. In 1950 he became chairman of the collective farm. Vasily Zakharovich Korzh, whose exploits will not be forgotten by the country, participated in the war, was awarded orders and medals. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Warsaw Uprising, despite the ambiguity of different interpretations, is one of the most tragic events of the Second World War and a difficult period for the Polish people. The cruelty of the Germans in the suppression of resistance crossed all conceivable boundaries. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The first parachute in the history of aviation was created by the Russian self-taught inventor Gleb Kotelnikov. All subsequent models of this rescue vehicle were created on the basis of Kotelnikov's ideas. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Sumerian cuneiform had a huge impact on the development of writing. In the article we will talk about this ancient civilization, their language and how cuneiform appeared among the Sumerians, we will also analyze its basic principles. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The reign of George V had a lot of trials that Great Britain endured with amazing stamina. The monarch, on the other hand, was trying to find a place for himself in the new world of constitutional monarchy, where the king only rules, and does not make decisions. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Today, on the Korean Peninsula, located in East Asia, there are two countries - the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea. How and why were these two states formed? Moreover, why are these two countries so radically different from each other and what is the reason for their enmity? About how everything happened from the very beginning, what conflict between North and South Korea does not allow these countries to reunite, read in our material. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Can you remember when you studied history at school or university? Was it that interesting? Most likely, your answer will depend on how your teacher presented the material. What's the matter? Why might one teacher's approach be so different from another's? The difference between a good history teacher and a bad one is the same as the difference between dry history and historiography. It turns out that the stages of historiography tend to describe events much more vividly. How does this happen?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Before leaving our planet for the first time and reaching the moon, people needed to know as accurately as possible what would be needed for such a distant expedition. Thanks to the latest technology, they were also able to communicate with the stations that controlled the flight. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A man from God preaches among the people. But what is this? He is seen sitting among publicans and harlots! People who had previously listened to him are indignant: “Here is a man, a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and harlots!” The situation, taken from the Bible, describes the preaching of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. But why was it considered so reprehensible at that time to associate with tax collectors? And who are the publicans?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

You can be sure that the history of the Polish state began long before the birth of Mieszko I, and the former princely dynasty had already taken serious steps towards the centralization of power. A strong army and centralized government became decisive factors in expanding and strengthening the power of the glades. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

For many centuries this city and its history haunt archaeologists and ordinary adventurers. A century and a half ago, Heinrich Schliemann managed to discover the place where Troy is located, and in 1988 the interest of scientists in this legendary city increased again. To date, many studies have been carried out here and several cultural layers have been discovered. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Duchess of Devonshire died in 1806 from consumption. She died in the arms of her friend Bess, blessing their marriage to Cavendish. By the time of her death, Georgiana had huge debts that her poor husband paid off until his death. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Cory Haim is 4 on VH1's 100 Most Popular Teens. For several years he was the most popular boy. He was admired by thousands of fans, and film critics spoke positively about his acting skills, saying that his acting was good beyond his years and prophesying a successful career for the boy prodigy at a more mature age. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Education in the 17th century in Russia has undergone major changes. Transformations took place both in the education system, and in the life of ordinary people and literature, painting. If before this knowledge had the opportunity to receive mainly the children of noble people from individual tutors, now education is given in educational institutions. Education becomes available to everyone, regardless of class. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The life of this woman was full of such incredible events that gave rise to many legends. Her name is Maria Leontievna Bochkareva, the first female officer in the Russian army. It is discussed in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01