History 2025, February

Sultan Ahmed I was a very determined person, he showed independence from the first days of his reign. So, during the ceremony at which the nobility took an oath of allegiance to him, he did not wait for the viziers to seat him on the throne, but he sat on it without any hesitation. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Egyptology, which originated in the eighteenth century, was initially based on the bombast of eminent scientists and the original but unverified theories of young researchers. Egypt, whose hieroglyphs could not be deciphered, beckoned and frightened with its mystery. Egyptology really began to develop only after the key that deciphered Egyptian hieroglyphs fell into the hands of scientists. The Rosetta Stone - this is how the long-awaited clue was named - has its own, almost detective. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The variety of archaeological finds and discoveries never ceases to amaze both the researchers themselves and people who are far from scientific research. Sometimes they are so fantastic that they become the subject of many years of disputes between pundits from all over the world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The goddess Isis is the most famous goddess of antiquity, who was said to have a thousand names. She was revered in ancient Egypt as the patroness of fertility and navigation, the mistress of wind and water. They worshiped her as a symbol of femininity and selfless fidelity to her husband. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Japanese samurai were members of the military and feudal class. They became one of the brightest symbols of medieval Japan. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the ancient city of Ephesus, located on the territory of modern Turkey, and famous for its monuments of Hellenic culture. A brief overview of the history of its foundation and subsequent events related to it is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Russian planes played a significant role in the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany. During the war, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics significantly increased and improved the base of its air fleet, developed quite successful combat models. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Slavic watches were a guiding thread in the life of the ancient Slavs. They not only showed the time, but also said when and what to do, whom to ask for help, what to expect from the future. For a modern person, the system may seem complicated, but it corresponds to biorhythms as much as possible and adjusts to harmony with oneself and the world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

If you think that terrorism as a policy of deterrence is something new in history, then you are deeply mistaken. Even in the early Middle Ages, a secret group of religious fanatics terrified rulers and ordinary people. In this article, we will answer in more detail the question of who the assassins are and whether they exist in our time. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The phrase "country of Siam" for a person unfamiliar with the history of Southeast Asia seems to be something fabulous and never really existed. Meanwhile, at one time it was a powerful state that kept its neighbors at bay, and today it is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Russian tourists. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

"Russkaya Pravda" became the first legislative code in Russia. For future generations, this document has become a valuable source of information about life in those days. All subsequent laws were based on the ideas of "Russian Truth". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Few people know that the Assassins are a whole ideological system among the Ismailis, and not just a computer game. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Briefly, the foreign policy of Alexander 1 is known to many. Of course, this is the same Russian emperor who once managed to defeat Napoleon. However, many prefer to stop there, not knowing how much this person brought to the country. His skillful diplomacy and cunning, concern for the Motherland can serve as a real example for modern Russian politicians. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

SS is one of the most sinister and frightening organizations of the 20th century. Until now, it is a symbol of all the atrocities of the Nazi regime in Germany. At the same time, the phenomenon of the SS and the myths that circulate about its members are an interesting subject for study. Many historians still find documents of these very “elite” Nazis in the archives of Germany. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

To put it simply and briefly, dispossession is the confiscation of property from peasants, behind which millions of lives and destinies stand. Now this process is recognized as illegal, and its victims are en titled to compensation for damages. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A unique cultural monument remained to contemporaries from the inhabitants of ancient Russia. Compiled in the 16th century, the book was the only correct guide, not only for those who build a house. It was taken as a basis in matters of creating a family and housekeeping. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Prussia is one of the most historically controversial states in continental Europe. On the one hand, we have a once powerful state under whose flag all of Germany was united. On the other hand, the kingdom had not only ups, but also downs. The country was disbanded after the fall of the Third Reich, and previously suffered under the yoke of the Teutons. What legacy has the history of Prussia left us?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ithaca is not the most visited Greek island. But its ancient and entertaining history is the envy of any popular corner of the planet. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the ancient world, one of the seven wonders of the world is the Temple of Artemis of Ephesus. These wonders are a list of the most famous architectural structures. Writings about them were very popular in ancient times and contained descriptions of the most beautiful or most technically advanced buildings or monuments of art. Today we will talk about both the goddess herself and the temple of Artemis of Ephesus, about the seven wonders of the world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

One of the most iconic battles of ancient history is the Battle of Marathon. His background, course and consequences of the battle will be the subject of this review. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Clara Petacci went down in history primarily not as a friend of the Duce, but as a woman whose love deserves only admiration and respect: she could not breathe without her Benito, Senora Petacci covered the body of her beloved and died first, she was not were able to tear away from Mussolini. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Elizaveta Petrovna has never been a married woman and had no recognized children. But history has preserved evidence of the empress's frivolous and full of sensual pleasures lifestyle. Next, consider the biographies of several favorites of the Russian sovereign. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Crusades were the result of a combination of a number of economic, social, political and historical factors. Their prerequisites and results will be discussed in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Battle of Narva is one of the most remarkable in the chronicle of the battles of Peter I. In fact, it was the first major battle of the young Russian state. And although it ended rather unsuccessfully for both Russia and Peter I, the significance of this battle can hardly be overestimated. It showed all the weaknesses of the Russian army and raised many unpleasant questions about weapons and logistics. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The famous Battle of Lesnaya took place on September 28 (October 9, new style), 1708. It got its name in honor of the nearest village in the modern Mogilev region of Belarus. On the battlefield, the corps led by Peter I and the Swedish army of Adam Levengaupt collided. The victory was won by the Russians, which allowed them to build on the success of the campaign during the Great Northern War. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Most likely, he was not the main initiator of Peter's reforms. But to make him only a cheerful royal drinking companion, as some argue, is also deeply unfair. Before us is the bright life of a man who, with all the fibers of his soul, wished well-being for the country that became his second homeland. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ignatiev Alexey Alekseevich was a military leader in Tsarist Russia and in the USSR. As well as a diplomat, adviser to the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (then - the People's Commissariat) and a writer. He belonged to an old noble and count family. One of his ancestors served as a bed-keeper for Tsar Mikhail Romanov. Consider the biography of Count Alexei Alekseevich Ignatiev in more detail. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Soviet space program included several rocket-building and space exploration programs run by the Soviet Union (USSR) from the 1930s until its collapse in 1991. Today, on its basis, there are aerospace agencies in the former republics of the USSR. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many admirers of Russian poetry do not know where the genius of world literature A. S. Pushkin is buried. Pushkin's grave is located in the Svyatogorsk Monastery-Museum, included in the Pushkin Reserve. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

For several centuries, historians and archaeologists have been focusing on the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. When it comes to this ancient civilization, first of all, the grandiose pyramids come to mind, many of whose secrets have not yet been revealed. Among such mysteries, which are still far from being solved, is the construction of a great structure - the largest pyramid of Cheops that has come down to our time. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Yaroslav played a big role in the history of our country. His reign was marked by both positive and negative aspects. We will talk about all this in this article. We also note that the son of Prince Yaroslav Vsevolodovich, Alexander Nevsky (his icon is presented below), became famous throughout the country as a great commander, and was also canonized by the church. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the history of Russia there were many outstanding and influential personalities. Among them were princes who influenced the course of events, ruled the state or principality, defended their possessions from the raids of enemy peoples. One of these people was Prince Yuri Vsevolodovich. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The main reason for the introduction of paper money into circulation was the increased need for cash, which could not be covered by the stocks of precious metals available in the treasury. The history of paper money in Russia began in the same way as in most other countries - with a lack of money in the treasury. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Tim Curry (a photo of the actor can be seen in the article) is a famous English actor, singer and composer. During his career, he played a large number of roles in numerous films, voiced characters in cartoons and computer games. Due to the peculiar sound of the voice, the actor most often got the roles of villains and rather characteristic characters. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Selim II - the eleventh ruler of the Ottoman Empire. He was the son of famous historical figures, about whom legends and films are still being made. Who was Selim and what was his weakness that led to ridicule from the Janissaries?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Sultan Mustafa The first, which will be discussed in this article, is the 15th ruler of the Ottoman Empire. He went down in history as a madman, although some of his subjects considered him not insane, but a saint. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In fact, the former brothers, and now independent neighbors, taking an increasingly hostile position towards Russia, continued to parasitize on it. Popular then folk decoding of the CIS - "Hitler's Hope Come True". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In recent years, video recordings of conversations with the title "Krygina (nun Nina)" appear in the electronic media. These video recordings and audio interviews are devoted to the problems of family and marriage. Conversations are interesting enough that they attract the attention of many people. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Petliura's active political biography began after the February Revolution. He immediately became head of the General Military Committee under the Central Rada. The political situation made it possible to declare the state sovereignty of Ukraine, which was immediately done. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Irma Grese is known worldwide for her horrific acts while working as a warden in German death camps. For her character, she was nicknamed the Blonde Devil. Who was this young woman and how did she become the Angel of Death?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01