History

Historians do not give an unambiguous assessment of the reign of King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia, who ruled this country since 1797. On the one hand, he was not a very educated person, the main emphasis was on military training. On the other hand, he received a good upbringing, was modest, honest, unpretentious in everyday life, and greatly valued the honor of his family. At a certain point, he showed himself as a conservative, but at the same time he carried out a number of reforms. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The man who occupies a special place in the life of the famous Russian writer Leo Tolstoy was his father, Count Nikolai Ilyich Tolstoy. He was born back in 1794, at a time when science and art were rapidly developing in Russia, and sentimentalism prevailed in the mindset of society. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

French aircraft carriers from the beginning to the present day. Sea giants in action. Five ways to destroy an aircraft carrier. What is he, the aircraft carrier of the future?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In 1982, Leonid Brezhnev died at his dacha "District-6". The funeral had the most pompous character in the history of the USSR, representatives of 35 countries of the world came to say goodbye to the head of the socialist republic. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Suvorov, whose quotes have not lost their relevance in the modern world, is the hero of Russia. A brilliant military theorist, he served as Generalissimo of both land and sea forces. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Publius Cornelius Tacitus lived in the period approximately from the mid-50s to the 120s. He is one of the most famous personalities of ancient Rome. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Allison Krause is a fearless American student who became a victim of her own country. Her story is a vivid example of how a state can spit on its citizens, forgetting about the law and morality. And at the same time, this is a story about how the courage and determination of people are able to repulse the arrogant bureaucracy. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Vikings… This word became a household name several centuries ago. It symbolizes strength, courage, courage, but few people pay attention to details. Yes, the Vikings won victories and became famous for them for centuries, but now they got it not only due to their own qualities, but primarily through the use of the most modern and effective weapons. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Jean Victor Marie Moreau was born in 1763 in Morlaix (Brittany, France). His father Gabriel Louis Moreau (1730-1794), a desperate royalist, married Catherine Chaperon (1730-1775), who came from a family of a famous corsair. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the view of modern people, the torture of the Middle Ages was an invention of sadistic monks and kings crazy on cruelty. In fact, they were an integral part of medieval life, in particular, one of the judicial procedures and religious ritual. To understand the ways of development of man, human society, you need to look at the torture of the Middle Ages without fear and disgust. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Hitler promised his people that the thousand-year-old Reich would take away the crown of the mistress of the seas from Great Britain, and German sailors would receive the best fleet in the world. As a result, the strongest ships of their time, Bismarck, and its sistership, the battleship Tirpitz, were created. The fate of the latter will be discussed here. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Juan Peron is an Argentine military man and politician. He became president of the country shortly after World War II and is remembered as one of the most brilliant national leaders of the 20th century. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mysteries of ancient civilizations have always worried humanity. And just now there are reports that warm objects have been found in all the Egyptian pyramids. Particularly impressive are the three stones at the base of the pyramid of Cheops. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the amazing find of the Austrian archaeologist Wilhelm Köning, made by him in 1936, and called the Baghdad battery. A brief overview of the hypotheses that have arisen in connection with it is also given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This man is one of the most prominent scientists in Russian history. It is about the biography of Dmitry Ivanovich that will be discussed in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

We all know from school about the last days of the Great Patriotic War and the feat of the Red Army soldiers Mikhail Yegorov and Meliton Kantaria, who hoisted the red Banner of Victory over the German Reichstag. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the study of human history, much attention is paid to military losses. This theme is stained with blood and reeks of gunpowder. For us, those terrible days of severe battles are a simple date, for warriors - a day that completely turned their lives around. Wars in Russia in the 20th century have long turned into entries on the pages of textbooks, but this does not mean that they can be forgotten. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Military rank is assigned to a serviceman in accordance with his official position, belonging to one or another type of armed forces. This article presents the hierarchies of military ranks in both tsarist and modern Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Gregor Strasser: biography of a politician of Nazi Germany. Ideas, views, confrontation with Hitler. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In comparison with other ancient civilizations, Ancient Egypt was the most prosperous. The economy of this state grew and developed. And it is impossible to find another ancient country that would have existed for such a long time. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Often, water offers ships typical emergency situations such as fire, water ingress, deterioration in visibility or the situation in general. Well-coordinated crews, guided by experienced captains, deal with problems quickly. Otherwise, sea disasters occur, which take human lives with them and leave their black mark on history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In 1168, the Aztec ruler led his people from the island of Aztlan in search of a new homeland. According to legend, the Indians wandered for about 200 years without choosing a place where they could settle. But still, they settled on two small islands in Lake Texcoco. Here they replenished their strength and supplies, after which they went to the more fertile lands of the Mexico Valley. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Robert Franklin Stroud was born in 1890 to a dysfunctional family. Known in the world under the name Birdman from Alcatraz. He became popular after writing a book about him by Thomas Gaddis, as well as a film based on it. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What do we know about Democritus? Not so much, unfortunately, because this ancient Greek philosopher lived and worked on his treatises as early as the 5th century BC. Who is Democritus? Few facts have come down to us from those times. And most importantly, the teachings of Democritus became the basis for one of the most famous philosophical theories. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What do we know about the ancient city of Pompeii? History tells us that once this prosperous city died instantly with all the inhabitants under the lava of an awakened volcano. In fact, the history of Pompeii is very interesting and filled with a lot of details. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Yuri Vladimirovich Andropov - Chairman of the KGB in 1967-82. and General Secretary of the CPSU from November 1982 until his death 15 months later. He was also the Soviet Ambassador to Hungary from 1954 to 1957 and participated in the brutal suppression of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. As KGB Chairman, he participated in the suppression of the Prague Spring and the dissident movement. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

At the dawn of mankind, the southern part of Mesopotamia, which in the classical era was called Babylonia, was inhabited by the very first civilization on Earth - the Sumerians. Now this is the territory of modern Iraq, stretching from Baghdad to the Persian Gulf, with a total area of about 26 thousand square meters. km. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Still, the story itself is very interesting. We learn about the past of our ancestors, about the formation of large cities and the development of countries. In this case, the main thing is to present facts and historical events in an interesting way. And then even the ancient cities of Kazakhstan will attract the attention of not only the inhabitants of this country, but also people from all over the world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article talks about who a partisan is, when partisan military formations arise and what tactics they use. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Have you heard about the Third Reich and its leader Adolf Hitler? And where are the predecessors of this state, the Second and First Reich? What territories did they include, how long did they exist, what role did they play in world history?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What was the name of the sister of Peter 1? What role did she play in history? And how did this woman come to power? In May 1682 there was a riot of archers. Its participants, incited by the Miloslavskys, demanded the accession of the sister of the future reformer. The boyars, fearing a second pogrom, agreed. So the sister of Peter 1 shouldered the burden of the government. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The battleship "Potemkin" was launched in September 1900 from the stocks of Nikolaev. At that time, it was considered the most powerful in the Black Sea Fleet. The creation of this ship has become a landmark for the process of transition from technical solutions that have already become obsolete to more modern ones. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

When asking the question: "What is the most famous surname with H?", - in response you will not get only one example, because each country has its own heroes. There are a lot of famous people who have gone down in history forever. In this article, we will cover only a few. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Lado Ketskhoveli was one of the most active revolutionaries in Transcaucasia. He was a member of the Georgian Social Democratic organization "Mesame-dasi", and later joined the RSDLP. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The concept of the past is so abstract that not a single person can interpret it correctly and without any "buts". Despite this, there are many definitions of this term. But it is better to consider it from the angle of different sciences. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

As you know, Nazi Germany during the Second World War had 2 main allies who voluntarily helped Hitler and had their own political and economic goals. Like Germany, Italy suffered huge human and material losses in World War II. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

It is difficult to answer the question of what a feat is. But still, we will try to find a definition for this term, without which society cannot be imagined. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

After the February events of 1917, Fedor Andreevich returned to his homeland. Some time later, he was already "at the helm" of the Bolshevik committee of the Kharkov Soviet. At the next congress of the party, Sergeev was elected a member of the Central Committee. In October, he will take an active part in the overthrow of the old regime. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Her Excellency The Crown of the British Empire is a relic that inspires admiration, beckons the eye, and is shrouded in legends, stories and stories. They tried to seize and conquer it. She talks a lot about her, but the current generation knows very little. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

In historical texts there are often names and geographical names that are not known in the modern language. For example, the question often arises: “What river did the ancient Greeks call Borisfen?” This article provides information about the ancient river Borisfen, as well as the origin of this word. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01