History

Juan Borgia lived in Italy in the 15th century. He was the son of Alexander VI, Pope of Rome. His mother was the mistress of the pope, whose name was Vannotza dei Cattanei. He had two brothers, Gioffre and Cesare Borgia, and a sister, Lucrezia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Kirill Prokofievich Orlovsky is known as one of the leaders of the partisan movement on the territory of Belarus during the Great Patriotic War. He was an employee of the NKVD, awarded the titles of Hero of the Soviet Union and Hero of Socialist Labor. During the war years, he accomplished many feats, for example, he illegally crossed the state border and the front line at least 70 times. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Heavy cruisers such as the Des Moines, a type of heavy cruiser in the US Navy during World War II. A total of 12 units were ordered, 4 were laid down before the end of the war, as a result, 3 units were built: Des Moines (CA-134 Des Moines), Salem (CA-139 Salem), Newport News (CA-140 Newport news). "Dallas" (CA-148 Dallas) was not completed. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Not much is said about the period of the Red Terror in Crimea. It is known that in mid-November (on the 14th) in 1920, the last steamer with the military of the Wrangel army set off from the Gulf of Feodosia. Only a few hours passed, and the ships met with other ships carrying Crimean refugees - people were urgently evacuated from Y alta, Kerch, Simferopol. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Not every person, even those who are interested in military history, has heard about the Pallada cruiser. And even fewer people know that there were two of them. How did it happen and what glorious path did the cruiser launched in 1906 go through?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

People have needed to measure the temperature of physical bodies and liquids from the very beginning of the development of a civilized society. The history of the creation of thermometers begins several centuries ago. Let's find out what the first devices for this purpose were? Who developed the thermometer scale? When was the first thermometer invented?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Order of the Red Star is an award known to everyone who is familiar with such an important and at the same time terrible event - the Great Patriotic War of 1941-45. It is very interesting why they give the Order of the Red Star to soldiers who distinguished themselves in battles. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

By the time the conflict broke out on Lake Khasan, Soviet pilots and their Chinese colleagues had already destroyed dozens of Japanese planes in the air and carried out a series of bombing attacks on airfields and military bases. They also sunk the aircraft carrier Yamato in March. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Joseph Stalin had two wives at different times. Children were born from these marriages. They did not choose their father, they were born into a family and lived under the total control of the odious ruler of the Soviet empire. Unfortunately, the fate of Stalin's children after his death was mostly tragic … Some consider this a natural phenomenon, and some believe that children should not be responsible for the actions of their parents. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

It turns out that Lenin had a twin brother - Sergei Ilyich Ulyanov. Such a bold statement appeared in The Dallas Telegraph. Does it correspond to reality?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Zeus was considered the main deity of the ancient Greek pantheon. He "managed" not only thunder and lightning, but also the entire Olympus and the human world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

2014 turned out to be rich in anniversaries. After all, 70 years ago Belgrade, Bucharest, Sofia and many other cities and capitals of Europe were liberated by Soviet troops. Brotherly Serbia celebrated this anniversary especially solemnly. So how did the liberation of Belgrade take place in 1944, and which Soviet and Yugoslav military leaders played a decisive role in this. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ivan Viskovaty became the first head of the Posolsky Prikaz - the diplomatic department of Russia in the 16th - 17th centuries. This official was distinguished by eloquence and the ability to defend state interests. Despite his merits, he was among the victims of the terror of Ivan the Terrible. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Simo Häyhä in the Finnish war, the Red Army called the White Death. He was, according to the Finns, the most productive sniper in all wars in the world. According to some reports, during the 100 days of the war, he killed 500-750 people. This means that every day he took the lives of 5-8 Red Army soldiers. Could it be? After all, he was followed by a real hunt, in which more than a dozen of the best counter-snipers of the Red Army participated, and they, admittedly, were the most productive in the world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

During the reign of Sovereign Alexei Mikhailovich, Russia became the scene of a hitherto unprecedented religious schism. At the very center of events was a monastery on the White Sea. This article tells about his eight-year struggle with the government. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Europe is associated with the invention of the steam engine, originally used in the mining and weaving industries. The ingenious invention inspired many engineers to adapt it for transport needs. The topic of the article is the world's first steam locomotive and interesting facts related to its appearance. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The rulers of ancient Egypt had almost unlimited privileges. And all because the pharaoh was considered the son of the god Ra himself, his earthly personification, his governor. The souls of the dead kings did not leave the country, but continued to help their people from the other world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

No longer imagine a comfortable sleep without a comfortable pillow. Centuries ago, only rich people could enjoy the privilege of buying a pillow, and the poor did not even know about such a luxury. The history of the pillow (briefly) will be told to the reader in the article. We will talk about classic products, decorative, sofa and toy pillows. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The word "gladiator" comes from the Latin "gladius", i.e. "sword". In ancient Rome, gladiators were called prisoners of war and slaves who were specially trained for armed combat with each other in the arenas of amphitheaters. The gladiators of Rome wrestled in public until one of them dropped dead. Fights were originally held on the days of the biggest religious holidays, and then turned into the most popular spectacle, aimed at amusing ordinary citizens. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article will tell the reader about the history of the Order of Soldier's Glory, give its detailed description, introduce the content of the order statute, and also tell about the heroes of the war who deserved this award in heavy battles. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In this article we will answer the question of what is a policy in Ancient Greece? Let's talk about the main states-policies - Sparta and Athens. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The personality of Peter 1 rightfully occupies one of the leading places in the history of the Russian state. And the point is not even that it was this person who founded the Empire as such, but that during the reign of Peter the Great, Russia received a completely new vector of development. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Modern schoolchildren, having got into the walls of the historical museum, usually go through the exposition with laughter, where the tools of the Stone Age are exhibited. They seem so primitive and simple that they do not even deserve special attention from the visitors of the exhibition. However, in fact, these tools of labor of the ancient man of the Stone Age are clear evidence of how he evolved from a humanoid ape to modern man. It is extremely interesting to trace this process, but. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich was the cousin of the last Russian Tsar Nicholas II. He held important positions in the navy, took care of the nascent aviation, and in exile became the author of important memoirs for his era. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The first empire of the ancient world was Assyria. This state existed on the world map for almost 2000 years - from the 24th to the 7th century BC, and around 609 BC. e. ceased to exist. The first mention of Assyria was found among ancient authors such as Herodotus, Aristotle and others. The Assyrian kingdom is also mentioned in some books of the Bible. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Abraham Lincoln is the sixteenth president of the United States of America. He ruled the country from 1861 to 1865, and this period was marked by a great shift towards the establishment of democracy. What was this person like? We can say that Lincoln's biography is a clear proof of the reality of the "American dream". This is a real self-made man who has achieved everything in life solely with his labors and talents. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Admiral Tributs Vladimir Filippovich - a man who went through a difficult life, commander of the B altic Fleet, one of the founders of the Soviet naval forces. He made a huge contribution to the victory over Nazi Germany and did everything to strengthen the power of the USSR. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

British Colonial Empire. The map of a small island state began to increase at the very beginning of the 17th century. It was then, in 1607, that the British founded the first settlement in North America. At the same time, with the emergence of the East India Company (a commercial enterprise created by decree of Elizabeth I), the colonization of India began. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The origin of the ancient Slavs is still in question. This people fills a large space on Earth, but it is still impossible to determine the place of appearance. One of the reasons is the absence of any mention of the people and Slavic communities until the 6th century AD. uh. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The first book printer in Russia bore the surname Moskovitin. But he became known to his descendants as Ivan Fedorov. The biography of this remarkable person is rich in events and travels, from which it is important to highlight the most significant details. These brief theses of the life of a great man became the basis for the creation of books on the topic "Ivan Fedorov, a biography for children". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The day Stalin died, the inevitable happened. Having got rid of the hated leader, the remaining members of the Politburo came close to the question of the next leader, they grappled in a merciless battle. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Six hours are allotted in high school to study World War II. Unfortunately, beyond the framework of a cursory acquaintance with the main events, facts and battles, there are portraits of real war heroes, examples of the feat and dedication of ordinary people. For example, such as Pavlov Yakov Fedotovich, whose name is the House of Soldiers' Glory in Volgograd (former Stalingrad). Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The beginning of the history of the formation of human society is marked by that distant time when the first tools of labor of primitive man began to appear. Our ancestors (Australopithecines), being engaged in gathering, did not use any objects whatsoever - neither raw nor processed. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

For a long time the name of this man was banned, and he himself, like many of his contemporaries, was officially considered an enemy of the people. Today, Alikhan Bukeikhanov, whose anniversary is celebrated in 2016, is one of the national heroes of the Republic of Kazakhstan. After all, he put his whole life on the altar of independence of this Central Asian country. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Andropov Yuri Vladimirovich became General Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU on November 12, 1982, soon also centralizing the executive power. He acted with captivating simplicity, pushed aside K. U. Chernenko and took the post of chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Council, relying on the support of the Army and the KGB. Neither L. I. Brezhnev nor N. S. Khrushchev had such power. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Soviet figure General Abakumov is known for his difficult fate. To this day, his personality seems mysterious to many, although many books have been written in which the authors tried to reveal its features. Abakumov held the post of State Security Commissioner of the second rank. Some say that he was a man with a surprisingly strong, direct and honest character. Many contemporaries characterized him as courageous and unparalleled courage, a true hero of his time. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Strange as it may seem, there have been no Russian people on the Russian throne since the 19th century. There were Germans who most often married German princesses. The Grand Duke Konstantin Romanov (1858-1915) was no exception. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The life and death of Socrates are still of great interest not only for historians, but also for many of his admirers. Many circumstances of the fate of this thinker remain a mystery even today. The life and death of Socrates are covered in legends. Is it any wonder, because we are talking about one of the greatest thinkers of all time. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The personality of Alexander the Great is one of the brightest in the history of mankind. A young man, but a talented strategist, a brave warrior and a wise ruler, he managed to create a gigantic power in a few years, which collapsed a few months after his death. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Who is Talaat Pasha? So, his full name is Mehmed Talaat Pasha and he is a Turkish politician who left a bright mark on world history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01