History

The Battle of Prokhorovka and three myths about it

The article tells that, if other sources are not available, historians turn to myths. The Battle of Prokhorovka took place in 1943. The reluctance of distinguished military leaders to give details may indicate that some miscalculations were made. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Dynastic crisis, or when the thrones are empty

The monarchical system of inheritance of power, polished over the centuries, seems to be solid and reliable. "God's anointed", if no one claims to take his place, there is nothing to worry about - scandalous resignations, impeachment and other troubles (unlike the elected head of government or state) do not threaten him. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Women's Sultanate of the Ottoman Empire

In the article we will describe in detail the Women's Sultanate of the Ottoman Empire. We will talk about its representatives and their reign, about the assessments of this period in history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Cross the Rubicon and conquer all of Rome

In the 1st century B.C. Guy Julius Caesar during the civil war decided to cross the Rubicon and was able to defeat the enemy troops. His actions were crowned with success, and in history the expression "cross the Rubicon" remained as the personification of a certain decisive event, a certain turning point. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The State Emblem of the USSR. Flag and coat of arms of the USSR

The State Emblem of the USSR contained an image of the globe, against which a sickle and a hammer could be seen, and around there was a frame of sun rays and ears of corn. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Indigenous peoples of Siberia. Peoples of Siberia and the Far East. Small peoples of Siberia

According to researchers from different areas, the indigenous peoples of Siberia settled in this territory in the Late Paleolithic. It was this time that is characterized by the greatest development of hunting as a craft. Today, most of the tribes and nationalities of this region are small and their culture is on the verge of extinction. Next, we will try to get acquainted with such an area of u200bu200bthe geography of our Motherland as the peoples of Siberia. Photos of representatives, features of the language and housekeeping. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ancient history of Montenegro

The article tells about the history of Montenegro - a state located in the southern part of Europe and washed by the waves of the Adriatic Sea. A brief outline of the main stages of its formation and the struggle for national independence is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The motto of the Olympic Games. History of the Olympic motto

It will soon be a year since the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Behind the hot battles for medals, exciting competitions, colorful closing … But the motto of the Olympic Games is not forgotten. The words "Faster, higher, stronger!" for athletes all over the world, they mean the desire for victory and new records. Where did this motto come from?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Magnificent Copenhagen - the capital of Denmark

The city of Copenhagen is the cultural and educational center of Denmark with many museums, parks and cafes. If you are thinking about where to go on a trip, be sure to pay attention to Copenhagen. The capital of a European country will pleasantly surprise you. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Medieval justice: the brutal instrument of torture of the Inquisition

Friends, what do you think was the worst thing in the Middle Ages? No, not a lack of toothpaste and not even endless wars! Of course, our ancestors did not visit cinemas and did not exchange text messages with each other, but they were also inventors. And their most terrible invention was the instruments of torture of the Inquisition - the Christian justice of that time. Let's talk about this. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Spartan helmets: a brief history, different types and their description

Spartan helmets were one of the main elements of the protective uniforms of ancient warriors. They attract a lot of attention in our time, because in many paintings, in feature films, they look incredibly courageous and beautiful. In fact, in reality, these helmets had a slightly different look, because their main task was not to produce an aesthetic effect, but to protect the owner’s head from injury during the battle. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The discovery of Antarctica and the mysteries of this interesting continent

Throughout history, man considered himself the master of the Earth and wanted to know as much as possible about his "home". Distant lands and unexplored places have attracted explorers of all times and peoples. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Patristics and scholasticism - two milestones of medieval philosophy

In the Middle Ages, a religious worldview dominated, which was expressed in theology. At this time, philosophy becomes an integral part of theology. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Goddess Lada - Slavonic love

Lada is a revered goddess among the ancient Slavs. Friendliness, family harmony and all the good things in a person's life are associated with her name. She is the female hypostasis of the God of the Family, patronizes love, family, fertility and motherhood. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

How old is Perm, the history of the city, sights and interesting facts

Many beautiful cities exist in Russia. Each of them is distinguished by its special atmosphere and has characteristic features that are unique to it. The wonderful city of Perm is no exception. It really deserves special attention, because it has a great historical and cultural heritage. The article will talk about the city itself, about how old Perm is, about its sights and much more. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Name lists of personnel. Lists of personnel of the Red Army

The history of the Red Army and the lists of personnel until recently were quite classified information. In addition to legends about power, the armed forces of the Soviet Union learned all the joy of victories and the bitterness of defeats. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Lessons from history: leaders of the White movement

In the White movement there were many talented military leaders who fought against the Bolsheviks. The biographies of these leaders are complex, as is the history of Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Empire is what form of state? The Greatest Empires in the World

The word "empire" has been on everyone's lips lately, it has even become fashionable. On it lies a reflection of former grandeur and luxury. What is an empire?. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Prince Charles is the main heir to the British throne

Today the main contender for the British throne is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II - Prince Charles of Wales. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The mysterious Batu Khan

This article will consider several mysterious events related to the personality and actions, as well as alleged fragments of the biography of a famous historical character, who was called Batu Khan. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

History of the city of Yaroslavl briefly. City of Yaroslavl: history, sights

Yaroslavl is one of the most interesting cities in Russia. Today we will tell you about it. The history of the city of Yaroslavl is closely intertwined with the history of the Russian state, the rich culture of our country. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Kievan Rus in the 9th-12th centuries: events, population, rulers

One of the most powerful state formations at one time was Kievan Rus. A huge medieval power arose in the 19th century as a result of the unification of the East Slavic and Finno-Ugric tribes. During its heyday, Kievan Rus (in the 9th-12th centuries) occupied an impressive territory and had a strong army. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Communal graves of the Great Patriotic War (photo)

Mass graves occur when people are killed or killed in large numbers. First of all, this may be the result of fierce battles. It was then that the bodies of the dead soldiers were buried in one pit. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Margarita Nazarova - trainer: biography, family, children

Many professions are considered suitable only for men. The performance of professional duties requires excessive physical or mental strength. Women can't handle them. That's what the majority thinks. Animal trainer is one of those professions. Margarita Nazarova violated the socially accepted pattern about the possibilities of a beautiful woman. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Soviet hospitals during the Great Patriotic War

Any war results in numerous casu alties. They try to heal the wounded, sick, shell-shocked. Soviet hospitals during the Great Patriotic War received the best buildings to restore soldiers and reduce the number of deaths on the battlefields. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Italian colonies: history. What colonies did Italy rule?

European countries after the Great geographical discoveries sought to subjugate countries and turn them into colonies. Italy, which remained fragmented for a long time, after the unification, to maintain the image of a great power, tried to keep up. The colonies of Italy, although they were incomparably smaller in area than the English ones, contributed to the development of the metropolis. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The law of three spikelets (decree "7-8"). Artificial famine in the USSR, victims of the Holodomor

Proving the cruelty and bloodiness of the Soviet regime, publicists used the law "on three spikelets" as an argument. According to a number of authors, this normative act was directly aimed at the destruction of the peasantry. However, in the works of researchers there is another way of looking at the situation. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

T -70 (tank): history. Specifications, description, photo of the tank

T-70 - a tank of the Great Patriotic War, reviews of which are quite contradictory, despite the fact that the number of tanks manufactured (almost 8.5 thousand units) was second only to the famous T-34! An objective look at its advantages and disadvantages reveals the main reason for this historical and technical incident. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

History of tank building in the USSR and other countries

The beginning of tank building was laid during the First World War. Since then, self-propelled combat vehicles have undergone a significant evolution. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Beret Airborne Forces. Beret of the Airborne Forces of the USSR

In our time, the beret is a statutory headdress for many branches of the armed forces and military units from around the world, but this was not always the case. The mass popularization of this form of clothing began only in the second half of the 20th century. The phenomenon of a beret as a uniform headdress will be discussed in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Names of German and Soviet World War II tanks. Names of Russian tanks

The story tells that the names of the tanks appeared depending on the events that took place. Some received the name due to their characteristics, others - the names of the commanders. As you know, the Second World War became a catalyst for the development of tank building. Therefore, these machines began to be widely produced in Germany and the Soviet Union. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Atlantis: legend, history and interesting facts

The article tells about the mysterious island of Atlantis, which allegedly disappeared from the face of the earth many centuries ago and gave rise to many legends that never cease to excite the minds of people. A brief overview of the information about him contained in various literary monuments is given. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

How Caesar, the Roman commander, was killed: the main causes of death and consequences

Gaius Julius Caesar is known as one of the prominent political figures of Ancient Rome. He owns many phrases that have become winged: "I came, I saw, I conquered" or "The die is cast." He was surrounded by popular love, but he was still brutally murdered. How this happened is described in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Nikolai Shchors - the hero of the Civil War: biography

The revolution did not spare its fighters. Success, military glory, people's love could not protect against betrayal and a merciless bullet cowardly fired into the back of the head. The fratricidal war manifested itself in two aspects: idealistic heroism and revolutionary expediency. The hero of the Civil War Shchors confirms this truth with his life and death. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Auschwitz concentration camp: experiments on women. Joseph Mengele. History of Auschwitz

Prisoners of Auschwitz were released four months before the end of World War II. By that time there were only a few left. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Deciphering the USSR. How does the abbreviation USSR stand for?

"Long live the united, mighty Soviet Union, created by the will of the peoples!" These words perfectly convey the character and atmosphere of a great country that once existed, a real people's state. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What kind of secret did the Woodpeckers take to the grave? Expedition lost in 1959

The facts suggested the unusual circumstances of the death of a group of tourists led by Dyatlov. The expedition, according to the conclusion, died as a result of the influence of an irresistible elemental force of an unknown nature. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Field hospital looks like? WWII field hospital

Nowadays everyone should know what a field hospital is. WWII is a mournful page in the history of our country. On a par with those who heroically defended the frontiers, won a precious victory, as well as those who worked in the rear, there are medical workers. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

History of printing. Inventor of the first printing press. Creation of the first printed book

The article tells about the history of printing, which once originated in China, and which had such a significant impact on the course of world progress that it was included among the main achievements of civilization. A brief outline of the main stages of its development is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mysterious Ancient Egypt. Painting and architecture - what is the relationship?

The art of Ancient Egypt, the history of its origin and development has more than four thousand years. Researchers and ordinary people are genuinely interested in Ancient Egypt (painting, monumental architecture and everything connected with them). Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01